Burgeon - Word of the Week

Our word of the week is Burgeon. Burgeon means to send forth new growth or to sprout. As students of learning, one should use this educational opportunity to burgeon. Attending professional development workshops, career expos, or enrolling in different leadership courses are all ways to burgeon in life. Often times, students get comfortable with their regular study habits, schedules, and routines that they forget to put forth the effort to burgeon or go the extra mile. So today, decide to burgeon and hit those educational milestones so you can get that tassel here, at Wallace Community College.

By Ms.  Shanisty White Johnson

Afflatus - Word of the Week

Afflatus means a divine imparting of knowledge or power; inspiration. As students of learning, one must demonstrates afflatus. As students, we sometime forget that we too can become afflatus when dealing with others.  Whether it is staying late to tutor a classmate or just listening to a classmate, these actions are afflatus. Therefore, as students in today’s society it is often hard to demonstrate afflatus but we must know that our actions can have a significant impact on others. So as we continue to work hard and do our best, remember you are afflatus as a positive beacon.

By Mr. Jonathan Williams

Sedulous - Word of the Week

Our word of the week is sedulous. Sedulous means diligent in application or involving careful perseverance. As students of learning, one must practice sedulous studying habits. Often times, as students, we neglect the sedulous routine to obtain an A and settle for mundane rituals of old study habits which only accounts for passing grades like C's. So today, become that sedulous student by working hard when studying while burning the late night oil to obtain that A.

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I Did It!

Have you ever thought about a formula for the Perfect Day? After inquiring with students and staff about describing their Perfect Day, I noticed a simple solution for this equation.  Even though, each of us want to spend more leisure time with family and friends,  research indicates that spending five hours a day toward pursuit of pleasurable activities has no correlation with the feelings of satisfaction. Yet, I feel that a Perfect Day rests upon the feeling of accomplishment instead of satisfaction from leisure activities.

When you reach attainable goals the sense of accomplishment increases, making you feel that the day is perfect. Daily we must remind ourselves of set goals and notice the slightest accomplishment will motivate us toward continual pursuit. For instance, if you set a goal to receive B+ in a particular course, then each test with a score of B+ or higher brings you closer to your overall goal. So celebrate these small accomplishments as a mini success toward the ultimate goal. By connecting small accomplishments, it will improve your chances of reaching the intended goals.

As you analyze your Perfect Day, I encourage you to set goals that will motivate you. Set attainable goals; yet have goals that will bring value. Then write the goals so you will see them daily. Your goals should meet the SMART test as outlined from the Golden Rules of Goal Setting:

·       Specific Goals – must be clear and well defined. Don’t write vague or generalized goals but specific to the task you want to accomplish.

·       Measurable Goals – must include precise amounts, dates, etc. that you can claim success when you reach each goal. Without a way to measure, how will you know that you attain the goal?

·       Attainable Goals – please ensure that you can achieve these goals. If the goal in unreachable within a specific timeframe then you become discourage and lose hope.

·       Relevant Goals – Make the goals relevant toward your career so you can develop the focus toward your end results.

·       Time-Bound Goals – all your goals must have a deadline. When you see that deadline, it will improve your focus and give you that sense of urgency.

(https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_90.htm).

Remember—without focus, failure occurs. So you must keep your goals somewhere noticeable as a reminder to strive for that Perfect Day.