Change is something that everyone goes through in there lives. Depending on the type of person you are and the attitude have towards change will effect your reaction to it. Some people are reluctant to change. they are stubborn, stuck in theirs ways and won't do it no matter what. Then there is the kind of people that are sad to see things change. Instead of embrassing the new, they get stuck reminiscing on what "used to be." I am the type of person that takes it as it comes. I know that it is necessary as time goes on for the people around you and yourself to change in order for you to grow and mature as a person. Change is necessary because it is the time where you get to mature and grow as a person.
My biggest changes in my life have all been crammed into these last 4 months. I graduated high school and have now moved to the next level. I had to watch as each of my close friends all went their separate ways to begin a new chapter in their lives. It makes me sad that I cannot be their with them to experience everything, but i know that this break from them can only make our friendship closer. I am now at college in a totally new environment and I am loving it. I enjoy being able to be on my own and make decisions for myself. It is here, where I have every opportunity to change into the person who i want to be. It is almost a reality check to be here. Yes, you are suppose to have fun but there's also this little voice in the back of my head telling me that I am not a little kid anymore. It is time to sit down and self evaluate and ultimately decide what i want to do with the rest of my life. There are signs all around me that I am growing up. My friend is talking about getting married soon, I am here at school so I can get a job, and that how I do here can effect the rest of my life. All these things seems surreal. I am a little apprehensive but excited about everything that is going on in my life and I am ready to embrace all the changes that are sure to come.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Community Service
In the past fiscal year child abuse referrals estimated to over 3 million cases. Out of those cases 30% of them had at least one child that was subjected to neglect and abuse. Childhood is the time when kids get to be kids. It is when they get to learn and explore new things and develop into the person they will be. When a child is subjected to abuse and neglect, they suffer serious psychological problems and they don't get the opportunity to have they childhood they deserve. They develop attachment disorders, disorganized attachment, and are more likely to have anxiety, depression, and problems with acting out. Not only does it effect what is suppose to be the most important time of their lives but it leaves long lasting effects too.
Addressing child abuse can be tricky because it involves trying to stop something before it happens. As an individual it is you that can try and prevent it. If you have concerns for a child, don't ignore it. There are certain signs that you can look for if you think a child is being neglected or abused. For physical abuse, cuts and bruises, resistance of going home, and fear of adults. For sexual abuse signs to look for are seductiveness, excessive aggression, and fear of a certain individual or family member. For emotional abuse, hostility, difficulty concentrating, and apathy are some concerning signs. If you know of a child that has these signs you can report it through the child abuse hot line or online. There are also several organizations such as The Community Coalition Against Family Violence and Tennyson Center for Children that focus on preventing and helping children avoid child abuse.
On a local level I can aid to the cause of preventing child abuse by just being aware that it could happen to any child. Just because a child comes from a strong family doesn't mean child abuse won't occur. By being away of the signs and knowing the steps to take I can help by being one more watchful eye in the community and can help prevent child abuse.
Addressing child abuse can be tricky because it involves trying to stop something before it happens. As an individual it is you that can try and prevent it. If you have concerns for a child, don't ignore it. There are certain signs that you can look for if you think a child is being neglected or abused. For physical abuse, cuts and bruises, resistance of going home, and fear of adults. For sexual abuse signs to look for are seductiveness, excessive aggression, and fear of a certain individual or family member. For emotional abuse, hostility, difficulty concentrating, and apathy are some concerning signs. If you know of a child that has these signs you can report it through the child abuse hot line or online. There are also several organizations such as The Community Coalition Against Family Violence and Tennyson Center for Children that focus on preventing and helping children avoid child abuse.
On a local level I can aid to the cause of preventing child abuse by just being aware that it could happen to any child. Just because a child comes from a strong family doesn't mean child abuse won't occur. By being away of the signs and knowing the steps to take I can help by being one more watchful eye in the community and can help prevent child abuse.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Time Management
When it comes to school, work, sports, or anything else that I participate in I strive to do my very best. I feel like I have let myself down if I know I didn't perform to my greatest potential and it leaves me with an uneasy feeling inside. Trying to juggle with my daily routine takes some time management skills and I feel that I have a system that works well for me. While in school I use a planner a lot. It helps me stay organized with everything that needs to be done and allows me to see just how much I have gong on that day. I love the feeling of being able to cross tasks off my list as I complete them. It makes it seem like I am actually accomplishing the things that I need to get done. As I am adjusting to college life I have noticed that I have not changed much of my time management skills since high school. I still expect to complete everything that is assigned and I still catch myself procrastinating from time to time. If there is one thing that I should fix is my problem with putting things off until the last minute. Some steps that I am taking to manage my time better are trying to do my homework in the afternoon between classes and doing some of it before I have volleyball that way i don't have a bunch to do towards the end of the day when I am tired. I feel that as time goes by I will develop a new rhythm that fits with my new college life style.
Some tips that I am trying to use in college are try not to procrastinate, don't stress out too much about course work, and know that you can't do everything so try and simplify your life. These are a few tips that not only apply to me but are tips that all college students should try while managing their time.
Some tips that I am trying to use in college are try not to procrastinate, don't stress out too much about course work, and know that you can't do everything so try and simplify your life. These are a few tips that not only apply to me but are tips that all college students should try while managing their time.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Butler Resources
Case#4
For the struggling student-
It seems like you are dealing with a typical problem that any college student could face so don't worry, you are not alone. Here you are in a new surrounding away from home and away from your parents where you are responsible for yourself and your actions. Whether or not you make the right decisions is in your hands. It sounds like you are caught up in the distractions of college life and haven't found the right balance between your school and social life. It is time to prioritize and manage your time so you can start to be successful in your classes. You can get some tips to help with these issues. These tips are geared towards online classes, but everything listed can be applied to campus classes as well. The next step is to figure out the best time and environment to unsure successful studying. Try to find a quiet place outside or on campus. The library is a great place because it is quiet and you have all the resources that you may need on hand.
Now that you have established a good time and place to study you can now focus on the school work. Because your room mate is doing well in class he class ask if you could take the time to compare notes and make sure you are getting all the main points from the lectures. If that doesn't work out you can contact other students from your classes by going to the butler homepage and looking up classmates through your pipeline account. If you are still having problems butler has several options. The Academic Achievement Center located in the 600 building is a great place to go and find help in a particular subject. If you are not getting the help your needing, tutoring is your next option. You can apply for a tutor in the subject you are having difficulties with, but do it quickly before there are not any tutors left.
Hopefully these suggestions will help you become the student you know you can be, but if you are still having troubles and may be a good idea to contact an advisor to discuss what is best for you.
Good luck and happy studying!
For the struggling student-
It seems like you are dealing with a typical problem that any college student could face so don't worry, you are not alone. Here you are in a new surrounding away from home and away from your parents where you are responsible for yourself and your actions. Whether or not you make the right decisions is in your hands. It sounds like you are caught up in the distractions of college life and haven't found the right balance between your school and social life. It is time to prioritize and manage your time so you can start to be successful in your classes. You can get some tips to help with these issues. These tips are geared towards online classes, but everything listed can be applied to campus classes as well. The next step is to figure out the best time and environment to unsure successful studying. Try to find a quiet place outside or on campus. The library is a great place because it is quiet and you have all the resources that you may need on hand.
Now that you have established a good time and place to study you can now focus on the school work. Because your room mate is doing well in class he class ask if you could take the time to compare notes and make sure you are getting all the main points from the lectures. If that doesn't work out you can contact other students from your classes by going to the butler homepage and looking up classmates through your pipeline account. If you are still having problems butler has several options. The Academic Achievement Center located in the 600 building is a great place to go and find help in a particular subject. If you are not getting the help your needing, tutoring is your next option. You can apply for a tutor in the subject you are having difficulties with, but do it quickly before there are not any tutors left.
Hopefully these suggestions will help you become the student you know you can be, but if you are still having troubles and may be a good idea to contact an advisor to discuss what is best for you.
Good luck and happy studying!
Introduction
Hello everyone! My name is Alex Szalawiga. I was born in Dallas, Texas but I moved to Kansas when I was 2. I currently and have been for the past 16 years been living in Olathe. For all of you who don't know where that is, it is a suburb of Kansas City. I love it there because it has everything you could need right there. You have some country area near by but you are close enough to Kansas City. It is kind of the best of both worlds. I decided to come to butler ultimately because of volleyball. I am here on a volleyball scholarship and getting all my basic classes out of the way. I am currently undecided on what major will be and hopefully I can figure that out sometime soon.
I have 4 siblings. My sister Jessica is a Sophomore at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and I have a little brother, Luke, who just started kindergarten this year. I also have two step siblings, Amber and Lance, who live with their mom in Illinois.
The most frequent question I get is about my last name so I will give you a little rundown on it. The orgin is Ukrainian. My grandpa was from there and came over to America when he was in his twenties. Now don't get intimidated by the spelling because it is not pronounced anywhere close to how it is spelled. Just think of it like this:
Szalawiga=shelaviga, "z" becomes an "h", the first "a" an "e", and the "w" a "v". Look at it like this and you will never have a problem with it.
I have 4 siblings. My sister Jessica is a Sophomore at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and I have a little brother, Luke, who just started kindergarten this year. I also have two step siblings, Amber and Lance, who live with their mom in Illinois.
The most frequent question I get is about my last name so I will give you a little rundown on it. The orgin is Ukrainian. My grandpa was from there and came over to America when he was in his twenties. Now don't get intimidated by the spelling because it is not pronounced anywhere close to how it is spelled. Just think of it like this:
Szalawiga=shelaviga, "z" becomes an "h", the first "a" an "e", and the "w" a "v". Look at it like this and you will never have a problem with it.
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