Growth of Mind
(Source: Edutopia)
I don't think I've ever heard of Carol Dweck specifically, but I have heard of the growth mindset. I don't know if I heard about it through those exact terms, but the concepts are definitely the same. I don't know exactly how much the growth mindset applies to my academic life now, but it definitely did during my days in grade school. I remember constantly thinking the work was too easy and felt as if I was not learning because of the simplicity of the work. In college, I've found that most of my work is not easy for me. I can get the grades I want, but I have to work very hard. If I am lucky enough to get an easy class, I take it as a breath of fresh air. Since I've been in college, my biggest challenge has been trying to absorb everything. I think there's so much information in such little time which has caused problems in my learning process. I'm a little worried with the state of my anatomy class, but my ultimate goal is to get a 4.0 this semester.
There is so much to absorb! It's crazy!! I'm a senior now, and looking back I'm like, "why did I even take that class? I couldn't retain the information!" It's kind of frustrating, but it's neat to think about all that we've learned. I applaud you for working dedicatedly in your classes to get the grades you want. That will take you so far!
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