Personal Responsibility In College
Personal Responsibility
Some would argue personal responsibility can have two effects on a college student both negative and positive. A person that is responsible will try to take on too many tasks outside of college, which can result in them falling behind with their curriculum. But I believe the positive effect, with being responsible, outweighs the negative. Acknowledging that you are responsible for your actions, good or bad is the first step to achieving personal responsibility. Therefore this person will make sure they achieve that success. They will eliminate distractions and monitor their time, which will result in completing personal and school goals by the appropriate deadline.
Michael Korda, editor-in-chief of Simon & Schuster said "Success on any major scale requires you to accept responsibility . . . . In the final analysis, …show more content…
the one quality that all successful people have is the ability to take on responsibility" (Powered by Instinct: 5 Rules for Trusting Your Guts, 2003, p. 136). Personal responsibility can be defined as one owning up to their mistakes. Even though this person is a mature hard working disciplined individual, they will endure tough times that may result in temporary failure. However, they will not play the blame game and point the finger at someone else for their setback. We all know that college is not always interesting. Sometimes it can be flat out boring. This is when one must stay focused and motivated. The student will not put off studying and hope they pass their test. They will not have a lottery ticket mindset and wish for an A. They will form a schedule and study for the upcoming test.
As a student your personal responsibility in college is ultimately getting good grades. That is why personal responsibility and college success work hand in hand. It is up to the student to do whatever is necessary to achieve that goal. College kids are abruptly presented with freedom from adults and may not have a guardian watching over them as if they were in high school. For that reason, The University of Alabama Center for Academic Success webpage believes:
The greatest change and challenge facing students is dealing with the increased freedom which students experience when they are away from home. Choices are presented regarding the use of time, personal habits, social activities, and even whether or not to attend class or do assignments. These choices are accompanied by consequences. Although friends, parents, and faculty may advise, the choices and consequences are ultimately the responsibility of the student. (Causes of Failure in College)
The desire of not going to the mall or going to a party with friends, but instead completing that assignment on time, displays personal responsibility. It will be that motivation to succeed and ultimately that student will achieve their goals in college and life. When establishing a preliminary plan for practicing personal responsibility in my college education, I believe being organized and staying motivated will drastically help with my college success.
Therefore I will set mini goals or milestones throughout college so the end result does not seem out of reach. Hughes and Marsh (2000) both said, “In addition to the importance of goals and self-responsibility, students learn in different ways and that proper tools and adequate support are necessary conditions for individuals to succeed” (Journal of College Student Development, para. 3). This is why I believe surrounding myself with a good support system will help facilitate some difficult times that may occur. My wife and sister are both college graduates and can play key roles in my success in college. They have experienced the challenges and can provide needed advice throughout my college experience. It is believe that establishing a rapport with my teacher can have some minor success (Saxon, 2013). An instructor who makes themselves accessible to me will have more impact on my success than someone who does
not. Family members and teachers may have some assistance with a student’s college success. But the ultimate personal responsibility belongs to the individual. It is not called “family responsibility” or “teacher responsibility”, it is called personal responsibility and you as the person are responsible for your own college success. If the person can maintain responsibility and motivation to succeed, college success will more than likely be achieved.
References
Causes of Failure in College. (n.d.). Retrieved from The University of Alabama: http://www.ctl.ua.edu/CTLStudyAids/StudySkillsFlyers/GeneralTips/causesoffailure.htm
Hughes, L. D., & Marsh, B. A. (2000). Achieving personal & academic success. Journal of
College Student Development, 41(3), 366. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/195180375?accountid=458
Kolbe, K. (2003). Powered by Instinct: 5 Rules for Trusting Your Guts. : Monumentus Press.
Saxon, D. P. (2013). Student responsibility and self-directed learning: An interview with
Christine McPhail. Journal of Developmental Education, 36(3), 14-17. Retrieved from
http://search.proquest.com/docview/1428558648?accountid=458
Some would argue personal responsibility can have two effects on a college student both negative and positive. A person that is responsible will try to take on too many tasks outside of college, which can result in them falling behind with their curriculum. But I believe the positive effect, with being responsible, outweighs the negative. Acknowledging that you are responsible for your actions, good or bad is the first step to achieving personal responsibility. Therefore this person will make sure they achieve that success. They will eliminate distractions and monitor their time, which will result in completing personal and school goals by the appropriate deadline.
Michael Korda, editor-in-chief of Simon & Schuster said "Success on any major scale requires you to accept responsibility . . . . In the final analysis, …show more content…
the one quality that all successful people have is the ability to take on responsibility" (Powered by Instinct: 5 Rules for Trusting Your Guts, 2003, p. 136). Personal responsibility can be defined as one owning up to their mistakes. Even though this person is a mature hard working disciplined individual, they will endure tough times that may result in temporary failure. However, they will not play the blame game and point the finger at someone else for their setback. We all know that college is not always interesting. Sometimes it can be flat out boring. This is when one must stay focused and motivated. The student will not put off studying and hope they pass their test. They will not have a lottery ticket mindset and wish for an A. They will form a schedule and study for the upcoming test.
As a student your personal responsibility in college is ultimately getting good grades. That is why personal responsibility and college success work hand in hand. It is up to the student to do whatever is necessary to achieve that goal. College kids are abruptly presented with freedom from adults and may not have a guardian watching over them as if they were in high school. For that reason, The University of Alabama Center for Academic Success webpage believes:
The greatest change and challenge facing students is dealing with the increased freedom which students experience when they are away from home. Choices are presented regarding the use of time, personal habits, social activities, and even whether or not to attend class or do assignments. These choices are accompanied by consequences. Although friends, parents, and faculty may advise, the choices and consequences are ultimately the responsibility of the student. (Causes of Failure in College)
The desire of not going to the mall or going to a party with friends, but instead completing that assignment on time, displays personal responsibility. It will be that motivation to succeed and ultimately that student will achieve their goals in college and life. When establishing a preliminary plan for practicing personal responsibility in my college education, I believe being organized and staying motivated will drastically help with my college success.
Therefore I will set mini goals or milestones throughout college so the end result does not seem out of reach. Hughes and Marsh (2000) both said, “In addition to the importance of goals and self-responsibility, students learn in different ways and that proper tools and adequate support are necessary conditions for individuals to succeed” (Journal of College Student Development, para. 3). This is why I believe surrounding myself with a good support system will help facilitate some difficult times that may occur. My wife and sister are both college graduates and can play key roles in my success in college. They have experienced the challenges and can provide needed advice throughout my college experience. It is believe that establishing a rapport with my teacher can have some minor success (Saxon, 2013). An instructor who makes themselves accessible to me will have more impact on my success than someone who does
not. Family members and teachers may have some assistance with a student’s college success. But the ultimate personal responsibility belongs to the individual. It is not called “family responsibility” or “teacher responsibility”, it is called personal responsibility and you as the person are responsible for your own college success. If the person can maintain responsibility and motivation to succeed, college success will more than likely be achieved.
References
Causes of Failure in College. (n.d.). Retrieved from The University of Alabama: http://www.ctl.ua.edu/CTLStudyAids/StudySkillsFlyers/GeneralTips/causesoffailure.htm
Hughes, L. D., & Marsh, B. A. (2000). Achieving personal & academic success. Journal of
College Student Development, 41(3), 366. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/195180375?accountid=458
Kolbe, K. (2003). Powered by Instinct: 5 Rules for Trusting Your Guts. : Monumentus Press.
Saxon, D. P. (2013). Student responsibility and self-directed learning: An interview with
Christine McPhail. Journal of Developmental Education, 36(3), 14-17. Retrieved from
http://search.proquest.com/docview/1428558648?accountid=458