This semester has felt short. This is probably because of how busy I have been. The thing I struggled the most with was keeping up with all of the assignments and quizzes that were due every week. My grades were always above 80, but for some classes it felt as though I wasn't learning the material, even when my grades were high. Next semester I feel I will have to start marking the due dates on my calendar better to make sure that I never miss handing something in. At the beginning of the semester I felt like I didn't know nearly as much as the other students did about technology. I don't know if that has improved much, but the fact that I was able to make it to the end and complete all my assignments without too much difficulty proves that I am making progress. My hope for next semester is that, when my classes become more focused on programming, I won't fall behind or become too confused. Thankfully, I managed to make some friends this semester, even though I wasn't trying to. While they won't be in the same classes as me next semester, that doesn't mean I can't go to them for help if I need it. It also helps to realize that I am already a quarter of the way through my two year program. If all my semesters go by as quickly as this one, then I will be done in no time! My biggest worry, though, for next semester, is that I am expected to continue working, as well as keep up my classes. On top of that, I will be taking weekend courses in teaching English as a second language, which will take up all my time for at least 2 months. I'm sure I will get through it, but I'm not looking forward to how busy I will be.
