Thuy Pham

I learned about the importance of writing a professional email with direct/sufficient information. I also learned how to create an OutLook signature so that I do not have to repeatedly type my student ID. I also it’s very important to be patient and give the receiver time to respond before sending a follow up. My biggest takeaway from this session is that we should respect people’s time in every setting. An example of that is to communicate any lateness or cancellations instead of leaving them hanging.

I learned how to schedule classes through Navigate instead of OwlLink, which I believe to be easier. I also learned about the importance of scheduling according to my personal schedule to prevent dropping out of classes later on due to time conflict. My biggest takeaway from this session is to be honest with myself when it comes to time and ability to handle a certain number of classes each semester to get the best the most out of my education.

This event was part of the integrity week event at PGCC. It was interactive and educational. Most of the questions and concepts mentioned targets major concerns in the college settings, such as plagiarism. I learned a lot about how to avoid peer pressure when it comes to sharing answers/homeworks, as well as how to avoid self-plagarism.

I learned that being ready for voting season means understanding the importance of every election, not just the presidential election. County and local elections directly affect our communities and the everyday lives of residents, which makes being informed and participating in these elections important.

I learned a lot of from other students when it comes to managing the source of stress and alleviate unnecessary pressure. I also realized that similar to me, other students believes that they are their main source of pressure because they always set really high expectations and compare their achievements to other. However, that is just simply realistic and we must learn to walk on our own path. This session was very motivating and eye-opening because it taught me to believe in my abilities and take the time to find my own success.

It was a very informative and interactive sessions hosted by the SEAL team at PGCC. I enjoyed the discussion towards the end the most because it delved into students' rights to hosting activities and campaigns on campus. I also learned about what students are allowed and not allowed to do when it comes to political advocacy. It was a cool event overall!

It was a very helpful session hosted my Ms. McIntosh from the SEAL team. She clearly explained the steps to register to vote and emphasized the importance of signing the pledge to vote. I also found it interesting that PGCC is in competition with other schools in the county for voting registrations. She also informed us about upcoming SEAL events, and I will be attending the Thursday session as well. I was also able to meet Chelsy, the SGA President.

The virtual kick off was very uplifting and informative. This is my second year in STRIVE and the energy has always been so positive. I was also able to learn about upcoming events like the power-circles and leaderships opportunities.

The Zoom meeting was hosted by the eLearning Services at PGCC and it helped me better understand how to access and use Canvas for my classes. I learned how to log into Canvas, navigate the main page, and find important areas such as my courses, assignments, announcements, and course materials. I also learned how Canvas can be used to submit assignments and keep track of deadlines. I also took the quick quiz/survey at the very end of the meeting. I feel more comfortable using Canvas now and know where to go when I need to access information or complete work for my classes.

The scholarship refresh meeting was helpful because it reminded me of the requirements I need to stay on top of. I was reminded about the program and academic requirements, how to find important information in the biweekly, and the importance of checking my email regularly for updates. I was also reminded that my 15 engagement hours must come from PGCC-associated events.