MA 121:
Elements of Calculus
Spring 2023 & Summer 2024
The feelings of
pressured desire to be a
‘well-rounded honors’ student
Math is not my forte. I did not pass this class on the first try.
Truly, the failure was not just the grade but being afraid to ask for help.
I learned quickly that asking for assistance, utilizing resources and actively applying myself were the keys to my success.
From there, a plan was made.
“I will complete MA 121 with a C or higher in five weeks. In order to do this, I will attend class everyday, spend 1.5 hours with a tutor twice a week, complete daily homework assignments and score a 75 or higher on each exam”
Week 1 Notes
My first notes in the first attempt.
Studying at Talley Student Union
Actively studying and doing homework after class.
First day of class!
Meeting with Tutor
I met with my tutor once to twice a week.
After many hours of dedication and within the 5-week course..​
I had finally passed one of my biggest obstacles:
Elements of Calculus.
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As a result, I had proven to myself that I was not incapable of learning math. I just needed to apply more time and ask for help.
If anything, this was the starting point of a positive educational outlook for me!
HON 300:
Race, Membership and Eugenics
Spring 2023
“There is no widely accepted formal definition of either race or intelligence in academia. Discussions connecting race and intelligence involves studies from multiple disciplines, including psychology, anthropology, biology, and sociology”
Leaning into an honors seminar,
it opened my eyes to
the linkage between race and intelligence.
We were tasked with reading and reflecting on two thoughtfully-selected books, a presentation on any U.S. Eugenics Case and my favorite assignment, a group final project about a specific topic regarding Historically Black College & University (HBCUs).
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The course was challenging in aspects of discussion, being understanding and open to others thoughts. As students and human-beings, we had to understand the basis of what had happened[es] to individuals in society.
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​In addition, my degree requires analysis of business as equally as the way people may perceive the intent of your message.
Through this course, I was able to practice communication without the message being lost.
Week 1 Reading For Forum Discussion
"But My Mother Says Its Rude to Talk About Race!"
Cherise A. Harris (Connecticut College)
Stephanie M. McClure (Georgia College)
My Class Presentation:
"Three Generation - No Imbeciles:
Eugenics, the Supreme Court, and Buck v. Bell"
Paul A. Lombardo
