First In-Class Activity

During our first meeting, each student was asked to bring in an item that symbolizes or honors someone or something that motivates them. It was interesting to see all the things that motivated my classmates. There were several similar motivations that my classmates and I shared. Here are a few our motivators:

• Family - many students had family members that motivated and/or inspired them to continue their education
• Friends - some students had a support system in their friends that helped them continue in their education
• Experiences and memories- many students had positive or negative experiences that had motivated them
• Culture - there were some students whose memory or appreciate of their culture motivated them

It was also encouraging the extent to which we all opened up in class.  One student, discussed his fears and nervousness with the class.  Another student shared her mother's struggle with breast cancer. I shared my tattoo (even though I didn't show it) and the meaning behind it. My brothers motivate me in every thing that I do. As a first generation college student, my brothers encouraged me to attend USC. Even to this day, my brothers are a constant support and driving force in my life.  One of my brothers is now a senior at USC studying business administration.  Another one of my brothers JUST had a little girl.  (My niece was born tonight at 6:45pm).  Now I am excited to have another motivator in my life.