In any endeavor, it is helpful to have someone there who knows more about it and is willing to help you achieve your goals. College is no exception. It is a crazy time what with trying to figure out your future. Fortunately there are people here who can help. Among them are the members of the ISU faculty.
Before I can pick the person who can most help me, I need to have a better idea of what I want and what I need. One thing I know I need no matter what is someone who will encourage me and be genuinely happy for me when I do well. I also need someone who is amused rather than annoyed by my excitable personality. It would also be useful if they were knowledgeable in the field and could point me in the direction of resources (be they people or opportunities) should they arise.
The closest thing I have to that person right now is Professor Cervato. She is very encouraging and seems to be amused my outburst and questions. In addition, she is very knowledgeable in the field of geology and though I don’t think I want to be a geologist, I am thinking about becoming a naturalist. Having someone knowledgeable in the natural science field will only be to my advantage.
Overall it is good to have someone in your corner helping you out. Hopefully I as I progress in my studies I will find more people, who can help me. For now though it is good to know that I have at least one member of the faculty on my side.
It is good that you have at least someone who can help and once you officially decide a major you will have many more that will be willing to help you.
ReplyDeleteYou have a good start with your professor. You will keep meeting new people along the way, no need to rush.
ReplyDeleteYou got it right, college is a CRAZY time! and students need all the help they can get. You will find someone soon.
ReplyDeleteIt's good that you're finding what you're interested in, and I hope that everything goes well for you.
ReplyDeleteThat is great that you are finding someone that you can connect with and that is also knowledgeable in the field you are looking at going into.
ReplyDeleteYou have the idea figured out. I encourage you to talk to other faculty that may realte to some things you enjoy just to here what they do and see if they share similar interests.
ReplyDeletedont worry young one youll find plenty off other professors. just hold on and be patient
ReplyDeleteIts good that your trying to figure out what you want out of a mentor before you look for one.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your on your professor is going to be a good contact for you in the future. Good luck on your path towards becoming a naturalist! I hope it works out for you.
ReplyDeleteIt's good that you found someone to help out now. You'll find plenty more people along the way!
ReplyDeleteIt's good you understand your personality and know what you need in a mentor to make yourself the most successful in whatever you do.
ReplyDeleteIt can be that one professor who really sparks your interest that leads you in the right direction so you can get what you want. It sounds like you're on the right track.
ReplyDeleteIt is good that you found somebody even if it is not in your field of study.
ReplyDeleteAlthough the professor you've found isn't in your field of study, they can still be a vital resource! It's good that you've found at least person that can help you out.
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