Lacumba's Path

"LaCumba's Path"

Kevin Mundy

Presented to:

November 6, 2006

Searching for the Jaguar Nation

Table of Contents

Part II. Journey to the Jaguar Nation

Making the Transition from High School to College/Autobiography

Spring-2006 schedule

Plan of Study

Part III. Survival in the Jaguar Nation

Journal Entry #1 "Preparing for My College Experience"

Journal Entry #2 "Where Does My Time Go?"

Journal Entry #3 "How I Learn"

Journal Entry #4 "Using My Resources on Campus"

Journal Entry #5 "Managing Lecture and Study Skills"

Journal Entry #6 "Test Taking/Exams"

Journal Entry #7 "Reading for Retaining"

Journal Entry #8 "Writing and Speaking for Making Powerful Statements"

Journal Entry #9 "Choosing A Major"

Journal Entry #10 "Exploring Diversity & Relationships"

Part IV. Jaguar on the Prowl

Summary

Computer Laboratory Assignments

"Time Management"

"How I Learn Best"

"What Can I do with a Major in Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬Ð'¬__________?"

Part V. Life in the Jaguar Den

"My Freshman Seminar 110 Experience

Making the Transition from High School to College

A Stepping Stone

Journal Entry #1

Preparing for My College Experience

I have been feeling a mixture of excitement and anxiety. I am excited to be moving forward with my life. At the same time I feel anxious about leaving behind my school, my friends, my family and my home.

I have to overcome the stress involved in making so many big changes. I must be prepared to handle any new pressures that may come along. I suppose the best way to get through this is to look at all of the positives.

College is going to be like a whole new way of life for me. I have the opportunity to explore a new place, make new friends, learn new things, and set my own priorities. College will provide the means for me to work toward achieving my goals.

Journal Entry #2

Where Does My Time Go?

I am responsible for managing my time now that I am in college. There is no one around to tell me when to do my homework, when to get up, when to eat, when to go to bed. I have to be wise about how I use my time.

The amount of time I hang out with my friends during the weekdays is now limited. I have set a schedule for myself and am trying to stick with it. Although I am tempted to hang out late at night, especially when football games are televised, I spend more time doing homework and studying in the library. I know better than to attempt to do this in my dorm room. The telephone and the tv would create too much of a distraction.

My weekends are used for leisure activities. By committing my time to doing homework and studying during the week I am free on weekends to participate in campus activities, go home to visit with family and friends, or just hang out with my friends around campus. The time I have to spend in college definitely comes with a lot of responsibility.

Journal Entry #3

How I Learn

College courses are at a higher level than those in high school. It seems the material is presented to us at a much faster pace. The professors assign more reading and writing than I am used to. Learning in college definitely requires making major adjustments.

In high school I learned a lot just by listening. Now that I am in college I have to take a lot of notes and read over them daily. I have never been one to learn by memorizing material. I have to read a lot and make associations between key words and their definitions.

I am finding that the best way for me to learn things is by experience.