Summary

            The University of Arizona (UA) is a school that is driven by its purpose, which is to expand human potential, and explore new horizons and enrich life for all. Arizona offers over 300 majors to the students who either know exactly what they want or to students who need to explore a little bit more to get set on the right path for them. To attract these students, Arizona uses assumptions and case studies to attract new students.

Analysis

            UA attracts new students by using assumptions right on their homepage. When on the homepage you first see a welcome message to ‘new wildcats’ and a question asking the new students if they were admitted into their school. This detail shows that the university assumes that the students that do go on the site are already admitted, and if not, they might as well be. This would show a person how UA is ready to accept all students, and with open arms. They continue on to give you a place to start your enrollment and even meet other new students. The attraction is the excitement UA’s website shows at a student being accepted into their school, and some of that excitement rubbing off on the person reading the site. Whether they are accepted or not it’s good to see the entire process of enrollment, instead of a watered-down version. To make their site even more welcoming, UA also provides multiple videos of students, faculty, and staff giving their experience at the University of Arizona.

            Sometimes it may be a hard time trying to decide if one would actually want to go to the school. So, to ease that worry or stress UA provides information and videos on student life and a glance a UA. The first video would be a day the life of wildcat, Lorenzo Johnson. Lorenzo is a senior majoring in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law, and the first talks about how he is actually from Michigan. His day starts off with him eating breakfast, going to the school’s recreational center, working at a local aquarium, and even planning homecoming in his club. Even though he is from a different state, the video shows how well he’s adjusted to living with the sun shining down on him 300 days out of the year. Now, if the video wasn’t then maybe the facts will be a bit more convincing. When looking at the ‘At A Glance’ portion of the website you’d see facts about UA…at a glance. They for one have over 300 majors with 36,503 undergraduates and 10,492 graduates. Then they have a 46% diverse student body and they are a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Lastly, 9 out of 10 students receive financial aid, making it comfortable and more relaxing to new students about not being able to afford this or that. With UA’s website, it would never be hard to impress any new student.

            UA used the strategy of assumption and case studies to help them attract students to attend their school. From being excited to any student visiting their website to helpful videos of current students, these factors all help to persuade students to attend.

Response

            Now, would I go to this school? Yes, yes I would. I am one of those students who have no idea what they want to do yet and would love to use college as a main source of experience. With UA’s 300+ majors, I could play around with them a little bit in my first semester as a freshman there and hopefully decide on what I’d like to do officially. In addition, I’ve been trying to value independence, trying to break away from needing somebody to help me sign this paper, or having my mom set up all my appointments. I know going to a whole different state is a big head start in becoming independent, but I’m always open to new challenges. It would be nice to attend a school where it’s diverse, academically challenging, and overall welcoming.

References:

University of Arizona. University of Arizona | The University of Arizona. (n.d.). Retrieved March 10, 2022, from https://www.arizona.edu/

Demostric Ray 

Summary

Oregon State University talks about a lot of their skills and attributes to attract like-minded individuals. The University prides itself in filling its campuses with high achievers who prefer small classes and are looking to major in something that can directly change the world. The institution is one of only three other schools to have all applicable grants.  The establishment strives to reach students who are interested in making changes in the world through hands-on experience and proper training. Seeking students who do not mind being on campus and engaging in the detailed research studies programs. Any student looking to help with environmental changes, humanity wellness, and advanced technology should apply. The university uses strategies such as “APATSARC-Purpose” to help engage the reader’s mind and Large Rhetorical Strategies such as “imaging ideal Readers “to persuade any shy scholar who’s looking their way.

Analysis

Oregon State University does many things to get interested students eager to apply. They do this through various skills apart of the APATSARC strategies. The University website creators also find tactful ways to grasp the students they are looking for through large rhetorical skills like imagining the ideal readers. These skills are very important when it comes to recruitment teams. These skills help you to understand why the author is writing or saying anything, helping you see what goals the author may have in mind as well as imagining the audience the author is trying to grab. Filling the university with the students they desire to fit their standards is no easy task. In this passage, I will analyze how the website employs these strategies.

The Site starts by giving us a large burst of imagery quickly followed by student section links. In these links, the authors and creators state their messages and values and a small synopsis of history on the school. These links are the key to putting the ideal student right in the hands of the Office of admission. On the website it states,” Everybody deserves access to an education that transforms their lives. Yours could be next” (Oregon State University” Home”). This statement allows the reader to think of themselves as deserving and on the right path to changing their life. As a student, this gets you wondering “why?”, why must I pick this institution over all the other schools in Oregon?

The site then uses APATSARC strategies to help the show and persuade the reader why “Oregon state is the destination for more high achieving students than any other school in Oregon.”  (Oregon State University” Why OSU”). A minor but effective detail helps readers see how the institution makes use of small facts all over the website constantly grabbing at the student’s mind to help see how high achieving scholars such as themselves are exactly who belongs there. Oregon shows that their campus has more than enough to offer by mentioning that Oregon state is not only a land grant, but also a sea, sun, and space-grant university. ” (Oregon State University “About”). Being one of only three in the country allows more funding to all the programs offered. This allows students to ease their minds if they are having issues with campus location attached to certain majors. It also shows us how students who are looking for a well-funded and up-to-date program can look no further.

The creators knew that some students may be a bit discouraged to apply due to students not knowing what career pathway to take. To help ease those students’ minds the website states that you can “study anything, you want choices we got choices.”  (Oregon State University “Parents”). Stating this gives the students insight into how the institution plans to cater to any student unsure of their profession or simply willing to find what works for them. This is not only big for the incoming students but also for the parents of those new freshmen students. Incoming students who are serious about their professional lives after college need not worry either. The institution states that by being a public research university and offering internships these are the exact variables needed to have a well-paying career they are sure to love” (Oregon State University ”Why Osu”).

The website finds ways to reach its ideal readers through the description of the establishment “Ranked for innovation, education, entertainment, and overall livability.” (Oregon State University” Why OSU”).  A student reading this will quickly find themselves questioning If they are in fact innovative and looking for ranked education with great entertainment and housing. This method is critical for the website being that it will be the leading factor in persuading the ideal student. The university has to offer quite a few of these intriguing statements for the students they desire and those they do not.

Students of all kinds are accepted and welcomed, but the university is seeking students that are looking to be scholars. Students who are motivated and willing to take their National and Graduate exams, and pass are brought to the spotlight when the website states details and statistics on how well their students do “Our students Pass the National exams + entrance to graduate programs.” (Oregon State University ”Why OSU”). Envisioning what the reader may or may not think is what makes the college so successful. Of course, students are worried about national exams and graduate programs so why not comfort the students with detailed facts on how the school can make it very possible for them. The authors and creators go through various lengths to make sure that these strategies grab students who are looking to attend an innovative, well-funded, multicampus, University will be reached and persuaded.

Response

I do believe that the University would have grabbed my attention if I was a freshman looking to find a school that has a little bit of everything with financial stability.  The site provided readers with a lot of flashy facts but, the university does not specialize in anything. It seems to have so many options for students that it has nothing to concentrate in. Which makes me feel like the college has no actual expertise. For example, Harvard is known for being a law school, even though you can also get other degrees there, they specialize in Law degrees. The fact that Oregon State offers so many options may be appealing to students who are new to the college experience. Which can bring in tons of potential candidates, but what about life after college. Getting a job with no experience is extremely difficult. With the school having no expertise in a major or career field, how can they provide you with the proper training and network to be successful? I believe college should be about preparing you for life after college and helping students become a part of the labor force, in whatever major they choose. Even if the school was made to my convenience I would only fall into the persuasion if I was a first-term freshman.

 Oregon State University, https://oregonstate.edu/.

Kiara Giles

Dr.Weaver

English 1102

7 November 2022

Summary: Fordham’s Ideal student is a student who is a Jesuit and religious students. They look for students who will take that extra mile without being asked to. Not just in school but outside of school as well! They want people who have been involved in the world, who have done things to help their community. This type of student should attend this school because it’ll help students be better at what they do. It’ll open them up to new ideas, they’ll experience way more that what they’re used to. They used Audience and Imagining Ideal Readers for this argument.

Analysis: I say that the Authors used audience because of some of the things they said. For example, they said “Our goal is to find people who aren’t going to sit on the sidelines. Have you been involved in anti-racism work, or in identifying and dismantling anti-Black racism in your school or community (e.g. Black Lives Matter)? Have you been involved in other social causes around the environment or climate change?”(What we’re looking for 1) When they wrote this they wrote this for people who like to take risks and make change! People who wants to be apart and stand up for what’s right! People who wants to go out and explore and be apart of something so much bigger. “In our admission process, we want to bring together students who are going to do great things—to strive for “more” as a class. This notion of “more”—magis—is a thread that runs throughout our Jesuit education. And not just on the academic front, but in every aspect of their lives”(what we’re looking for 1). This Is another quotation bouncing off my ideas and from these two quotes alone.This  would be for people who are outgoing and adventurous. People who wants to do things for their community and give back when they are able to.

Imagining Ideal Readers. I think our authors ideal readers would be people who seek Jesuit values. Jesuit is a religious of the Catholic Church headquartered in Rome. The Campus in Manhattan will most likely attract people who want to live In the city. People who wants to walk all day and all night to see the big bright city. New York is known as “The city that never sleeps” because even at night there are always going to be something to do! No matter what time it is. So when the Author talks about the campus in Manhattan, I think they imagine people who wants to engage in arts, people who want to learn and do research about life and explore their education. Even people who wants to meet all different kinds of people. I think that there are so many kind of ideal readers for this schools because there is so much to do. I think the author is also looking for people who doesn’t really know what they want to be in life.

Response:Yes, I would attend this college. I think the reason why I would go to this college Is because It honestly fits me as a person. I love giving back, helping people out, and etc. Also there are a lot of big/ successful people who have attended there whether they graduated there or transferred, I know if they were able to become successful so can I. I always try to go beyond what i am asked to do because it makes me feel better/ confident about whatever I am doing. I like to stand out (In a good way). The one value I would link to Fordham would be leadership. I always want to be a leader in everything I do. I want people to look up to me. I want to motivate people and be their reminder that they could do anything they put their mind to! Fordham, to me, looks like a school filled with nothing but leaders. People who doesn’t care to try and fit in with the rest. I would love to meet different kinds of people! Knowing where they come from and how they got there. Their different experiences in life. Im all in for that kind of stuff, so I would definitely attend.

Works Cited:

https://www.fordham.edu/undergraduate-admission/apply/what-were-looking-for/

https://youtu.be/auGAapIq_mY

Gal Bornstein 

Prof. Rebecca Weaver 

English 1102 

March 9, 2022 

Summary/Analysis/Response Paper on Metro State University at Denver 

Summary 

Metro State University of Denver uses the large rhetorical strategy of Imagining Ideal Readers and the APATSARC strategy of “Purpose” to target whom they want to attend their school. The ideal student they are looking for is one who has big dreams but also wants to have an affordable, but high-quality education. Throughout the website, there are many examples of the fact that they are trying to target an audience from all walks of life to enroll in their school. This shows that MSU is searching for students from whatever background they come from to pursue a higher degree and contribute to society. 

Analysis 

MSU is a public university located in Denver, Colorardo. The University was founded in 1965 and was originally established as an alternative school. The purpose of this was so students from all sorts of backgrounds could have an equal opportunity to pursue the education they desired. 

In the strategy of Imagining Ideal Readers, MSU states in their website on their “About” section “Committed to fostering social equity. All while offering an accessibly excellent experience” (MSU Denver, About Section 1). This statement makes it very clear that they are trying to target potential students who come from a background where they cannot necessarily get into an expensive college but have the work ethic to enter the workforce of a respected career. MSU Denver using this rhetorical strategy makes it easy to read the website for the average reader as well as makes it feel very inviting. The structure of the writing on the website feels very positive and uplifting, which makes the average reader have a desire to continue browsing through the website. 

In the About section, when clicking on “Strategic Plan 2030,” they use “Purpose” from APATSARC strategy to not only state their intentions of the types of students they desire to have enroll in the school, but also to inform the reader about how they have already been enrolling students from a wide range of demographics in the past and plan on bolstering this idea. “Others are working to make a midlife career change, are traditional students attending a university for the first time or are new Americans striving to reap the benefits of higher education.” (MSU Denver Strategic Plan 2030 1) This sentence emphasizes the type of students they aim to have apply. They are not necessarily looking for the type of person that already has access to large wealth, but more so for the person who did not have the chances for those types of opportunities as ones in upper class society do.  

The core values of MSU are “Community, access, diversity, respect, and excellence” (about, Core values 1). This area defines the purpose of the university. With community, it is stated on the page that they are promoting the “well-being” (About, Core Values 1) of the student body and faculty at large. This not only means to care for one’s physical health, this means to have a supportive environment academically, culturally, and economically (About, core values 1). They are trying to benefit not only the university they are in, but also the public. 

Furthermore, MSU continues to use the purpose of inclusivity. With 57% of students being first-generation American and 48% being of color, (Admissions, First Time Students 1) it is one of the most diverse universities in the state of Colorado. The university takes inclusion so seriously to the point that they have a “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council” (About, Office of Diversity and Inclusion 1). They describe it as being one of the core values of the school, (About, Office of Diversity and Inclusion 1) and clearly state that diversity is part of their identity. 

Response 

I really enjoyed reading about the history of the school and the philosophy they have. There are many universities that already have strong academic programs but do not necessarily have a system set up to make people from different minorities, socioeconomic statuses, etc. feel welcomed in the university. I am already in a university which was my top choice in the state I live in. The reason why I chose it was because I preferred paying in-state tuition rather than out-of-state. I would have chosen this school solely because of its geographic location. Being in Denver gives them strong opportunities to continue having more diversity and provide good education for their students. 

Even though I come from a background that is statistically speaking not necessarily discriminated against in the academic or professional system, seeing MSU that take inclusivity as seriously as they do is very impressive to me. Because of this, it seems that the school continues to grow and receive more funding from the state. This will greatly benefit not only the school, but also the current and future students who will attend.  

Because I am intending on entering the nursing program where I currently am, it is very likely I will attend MSU for their Bachelor’s in Nursing bridge program.  I will continue to emphasize the fact they are in Denver would not only benefit me academically but also professionally. This would give me great networking opportunities in the city and the surrounding areas. With the NCLEX passing rate being at almost 95%, it is about 10% higher than the national average. This gives me a great amount of confidence that if I were to attend, I would be guaranteed success.  

With a small student-to-faculty ratio, there is a much better chance of getting help from the professors if you need it. A big problem with nursing schools in prominent universities is an excess of students. With that being said, not only would I be more likely to get help when I need it, but the professors would also be more focused on the help they provide to me.  

I think that even though MSU tends to target students from less privileged backgrounds, it is an excellent choice to pursue a degree regardless. At the end of the day, once you enter the workforce, employers in many different fields do not look at the prestige of whatever college you went to. That is why for nursing, I did not bother with looking at expensive schools. In the end, if the school is accredited and with a good reputation, it does not matter.

Works Cited

Metro State University, https://www.msudenver.edu/

Jude Jonker

Professor Weaver 

03/0902022

Summary 

Grinnell College is a small liberal arts college located in Grinnell Iowa. Grinnell College was founded in 1846 and is a liberal arts and sciences college. The town Grinnell is located in is also called Grinnell and is the home of roughly 9,000 people and about 1,700 students are enrolled at Grinnell(Grinnell College). Grinnell prides itself in being an ethnically diverse institution. Grinnell claims that “ 20% of its students are international, 26% of students identify as POC, they represent 50 states and 40+ countries, and that 15% of students are first generation college students(Grinnell College)”.  From this information a potential student can see that Grinnell is looking to help educate students that are first generation students, students that statistically speaking don’t always go to college,  and students that aren’t from the United States. Grinnell also has “ 0 fraternities or sororities.(Grinnell College). This helps potential students understand that Grinnell isn’t a “party school” or a place for students interested in Greek life. ” On the main page of the website there are two quotes in bold. The first quote says “ Grinnellians ask hard questions and question easy answers”( Grinnell College) and the second states “ Curiosity can take you anywhere”( Grinnell College) Both of the quotes provide evidence that they are looking for students who are curious and want to really understand the major or pathway that interests them.

Analysis 

Grinnell College’s website is constructed so that students can easily find information about the college. One thing that Grinnell does to help captivate students is that they don’t just say what’s great about the school themselves,they have data that supports it and they have atriles where current students and students that graduated give testimonials about their time and work at Grinnell. 

One of these ways is by the use of case studies. When a potential student clicks on the after Grinnell tab on the website they see a series of options. One of these options is Graduate outcomes, when a potential student clicks on this they will be presented with a series of charts and graphs labeled employment, graduate schools, service, and fellowships. These graphs are full of all sorts of information. For instance in the employment graph potential students can see who graduates are employed by and what positions the graduate obtained. In the graduate schools graph a potential student can see what schools the graduates went to, what degree they have obtained and what field of study the graduate is in. This is very interactive and helps a potential student visualize what they could be up to after their time at Grinnell is over. 

Another example is located at the bottom of the website’s main page there is a small slideshow called Grinellian stories. These stories allow potential students to see what graduates and current students are doing at Grinnell. These stories help show how what students learn at Grinnell doesn’t just help them with exams and projects it can also help the community. One of these Grinnellian stories is called “Collecting Seeds, Growing Healthy Ecosystems and Communities”. This could motivate a student that is interested in biology or agriculture to really consider enrolling at Grinnell. In the article the names of students involved are detailed and what they’re goal is with this project. This helps potential students find out how much projects like this can benefit them and the ecosystem.  Another Grinellian story that stands out is called “How Grinnell College and Neolth Partnered to Increase Access to Mental Health Support for Students” this story helps the college show to potential students that Grinnell is invested in them and cares about the mental health of students that they partnered with Neolth a company dedicated to the mental health of students. Not only does Grinnell tell potential students this in the article they also talk about how Neolth is used at Grinnell. The article states “Within a month of introducing Neolth to the entire student body, 9% of Grinnell students were using the app to support their mental health. “In my work with Grinnell, I saw firsthand that Grinnell College is dedicated to student services, especially student mental health,” says Grill.(Grinnell College)”. This quote helps potential students see that Grinnell thinks student services are important especially for student mental health. This is important because if a college doesn’t recognize how hard student life is it could  be difficult for students to be successful and graduate.

Response 

I personally would not enroll or attend Grinnell College. While it has many attributes and traits that I find interesting and desirable I feel like it wouldn’t be a good fit for me. I want to own a business one day and that is not one of the majors that Grinnell offers to its students. I also have noticed from the website  that this college is very unstructured with its approach to learning for its students. The website states “In a place where the humanities, social sciences, and STEM converge, your intellectual journey is bound to be far from linear.(Grinnell University)” While that isn’t necessarily a bad thing, I don’t believe it’s a good thing for me. Accountability is something I pride myself in having, I feel that if I went to Grinnell I wouldn’t hold myself accountable for the academic mistakes I may make while attending.  I can get off track very easily and I sometimes need a person to reign myself in. Another reason that I wouldn’t want to attend this university is the fact that it is located in a small town. I grew up in Decatur which is also a small town and I want to see more of the world than just a small American town. 

Works Cited 

“Grinnellians Ask Hard Questions and Question Easy Answers.” Grinnell College | Grinnell College, https://www.grinnell.edu/.  

“Collecting Seeds, Growing Healthy Ecosystems and Communities.” Grinnell College, https://www.grinnell.edu/news/collecting-seeds-growing-healthy-ecosystems-and-communities. 

“How Grinnell College and Neolth Partnered to Increase Access to Mental Health Support for Students.” Grinnell College, https://www.grinnell.edu/news/how-grinnell-college-and-neolth-partnered-increase-access-mental-health-support-students. 

“Graduate Outcomes – All Majors.” Grinnell College, https://www.grinnell.edu/after-grinnell/graduate-outcomes. 

Name:Zion Culbreath

Course:English 1102

Teacher: Professor Weaver

Date: 2/24/22

Academic Self Interview

A significant part of the class might have been disappointed to learn that we would get partners at random. However, on my part, I can actually say that I am glad because I believe I made a friend. My Partner’s name is Vincent. He has been here in GSU for the past one and a half years and is excited to have joined this school. When asked to describe himself, he narrowed his answer down to three simple terms; self-motivated, positive thinker, and ambitious.

 He is self-motivated because when he wakes up in the morning, he gets out of bed knowing that he is doing that for his good. He might have gotten a nudge or two when he was younger, but right now, he is aware of where he wants to be and he is pushing himself towards the same. He is a positive thinker because no matter the situation, he always chooses to be optimistic. He brings hope where there is strife, and with that, he believes that he is on his way to success, even though he does not know what tomorrow brings. Finally, he is ambitious and will not let anything put him down; he will constantly push to achieve what he believes.

In high school, he was not the best student. His grades were not that high. At the back of his mind he knew he was not dumb. He knew most of the things that were taught in class, which made him not pay attention. Being a non-performer did not bother him because he knew he had the potential and academic confidence (Sander 5567). He just did not feel the need to push himself to study harder if he was conversant with most of the materials. However, his ambition became apparent when he got the chance to go to college. He realized that he had to push himself to succeed.

My partner’s greatest influence towards pursuing an education was his family. He is the first generation in his family to go to college. His grandparents continually urge him and his cousins to get a good education because they never got that chance. Plus, as an immigrant, he feels that he does not have much of a choice but to make his family proud. Even though he is an immigrant, he has chosen to embrace his story and get motivation from it (Estoque 2). He made sure he learnt proper English to avoid language barriers. He also chose to define his success by his own terms, rather than compare himself to others. That way, he is his own greatest competition.

Amidst his journey to success, the Corona Virus struck and the mode of learning had to be slightly distorted. Online learning became the mode of learning. Not having to see friends was quite hard and lonely many a times (Ezarick 1). Studying remotely allowed him more time to do other activities such as work. However, the experience of being alone in a new country was not exactly the best. He did not let the situation put him down. He motivated himself to study and keep up with everyone else. He still wishes for the time that he will finally go to class like he used to because in as much as online learning gives him flexibility, he prefers physical learning. All in all, he remains bound to his path towards success by holding on to his three pillars; self-motivation, positive thinking, and ambition.

Works Cited

Estoque, Ronnie. “Student Voices: I’M One Of The First In My Family To Attend College. Here’S How I Got There.”. The Seattle Times, 2017, https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/student-voices-im-the-first-in-my-family-to-attend-college-heres-how-i-got-there/.

Ezarik, Melissa. “Student Experiences During COVID And Campus Reopening Concerns”. Insidehighered.Com, 2021, https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/03/24/student-experiences-during-covid-and-campus-reopening-concerns.

Sander, Paul, and Jesús de la Fuente. “Undergraduate student gender, personality and academic confidence.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17.15 (2020): 5567.

 I got the opportunity to interview Isaac Johnson and discuss his academic profile. We had a facetime call where we discussed our interests, school history, struggles and our future. Isaac is a college student who is currently at GSU Clarkston, and his major is Filmi media. He chose this GSU campus to make his parents proud.

He previously attended Shiloh High School; he did orchestra and had a mix of bad and good teachers, depending on his relationship with them. He spends more time hanging with my friends instead of schoolwork. All his teachers encouraged him to do his best. He began to spend more time on his homework to improve his grades. He juggles both work and school and somehow manages to pull it off successfully. Three words that would describe Isaac’s academic self are Smart, Determined, and Lucky.

Like most students, Isaac also had his own struggles in his academic path. During the height of the pandemic and virtual learning, he was struggling in his classes. Almost every student who worked at worked is easily distracted by their surroundings and Isaac knew that the only way that he can improve his grades even more is if he went back to school in person. Going back to in person school helped him in the end, especially if your grades are on the line. He will surely have a bright future.

Right now he’s still working hard to achieve his goals. In conclusion, know matter what’s going on around you or what environment you are currently in, if you work hard you can accomplish anything.

I got the opportunity to interview Maria Elias Sanchez and discuss her academic profile. We had a facetime call where we discussed our interests, school history, struggles and our future. Maria is a first-generation college student who is currently at GSU Clarkston. She previously attended the Alpharetta campus. She attended Central Gwinnett High School, did band as an elective and had a mix of bad and good teachers, depending on her relationship with them. During high school, she surrounded herself with a smart crowd. However, all teachers she had encouraged her to do her best. She is majoring in music to pursue a career in music therapy. Maria has a passion for music and helping others.

Three words that would describe Maria’s academic self are thorough, self-aware, and devoted. This stems from her busy schedule and heavy expectations from her family. She juggles work, school and hobbies and somehow manages to pull it off successfully. She will surely achieve her goals.

Like most students, Maria has had her own struggles in her academic path. She used to find herself burnt out lots of time with her busy schedule. During the height of the pandemic and virtual learning, she would skip lots of classes. There was also a lack of social interaction from being at home. She had a hard time pursuing her major due to an original lack of support from her family. This was a major stressor on her grades and motivation for school.

Going back to in person school helped matters on this end, as well as switching campuses. She enjoys the new environment and the teachers here. She is happily pursuing her goals and majors. In conclusion, by changing her environment to a more social scene, and moving to a larger campus have made a world of difference.