Trust the Process

Here at HCC, we have different majors that students can choose from.

When I first started going to HCC, I was in general studies, my classes were electives, and I was taking classes to finish up for the major. Then, I switched to Social Work and I thought that it would be good for me to work with those that need information or help on situations that they face.

Then, I felt like I wanted to do even more and wasn’t that passionate about Social Work. I switched my major to Early Childhood Inclusive

Education. I was really passionate about it, and I felt good. This major is what I really want to do, and I feel like this will be a good path for me to take and a change for the better.

Trust the process because it’s best to do what you love and love what you do. You don’t want to lack passion about your major or feel unhappy in the state that you’re in. Before I changed my major, I felt overwhelmed because I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do in school. It may get hard sometimes in life and you may not know what major is best for you, but the best way is to plan out your future goals in life.

Just know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and when you trust the process, everything will come into place.

We make choices in life that will drive us to do better and figure out what we want to do for our future endeavours. It is best having a set goal and having faith that everything will work out in due time when it’s right. Having people in my life that support me, such as family and friends, is the best thing because they’re there to help me and believe that I can make it and that I will do what is best for myself.

I want to make sure that you are determined and never tell yourself that you can’t do this, but instead to know that you can make it if you just trust the process. The best is yet to come, and you can make it and achieve your goals. Don’t give up!

By Imani Walker Staff Writer

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Take Time to Relax

For hours on end, you might find yourself working hard to complete assignments before their deadline. It is essential to remember that you have time to plan ahead at the beginning of the week and could write a schedule. You can try your best to keep a list of assignments that need to be finished. This helps to create more opportunities to rest.

When I first entered HCC, I thought that I had to keep working until my assignment was fully completed before I could do anything else, even having a meal at the right time. However, I found out that taking care of your mental health is crucial to accomplishing your goals for each semester. If students are struggling with this, there are resources available, such as the Counseling and Wellness Center.

Students can easily get overwhelmed with the workload accompanied by their personal, work, or school-related problems.

But always running at full speed can cause exhaustion. It takes just one step to prevent that from happening, and that is to make time for mini-breaks.

You can take a step back to evaluate how much more time is needed to finish an assignment. It may be hard to convince yourself to unwind for a moment, but it is essential, although this does not mean procrastinating.

There are multiple ways to relax. It could be as simple as closing your eyes for a few minutes or being active, such as taking a walk. I personally like to listen to calming music and gather my thoughts. In this way, you can go back to work feeling refreshed and possibly more productive than before.

A tip for allowing yourself to take a moment and pause is not to be too critical of your performance. When the schedule does not go as planned, I have often blamed myself for not completing an assignment on the day that I originally wanted it to be done; it felt as if I was falling way behind on my assignments. However, I also learned how to adjust my schedule and trust that I will get them done on time even if I take 30-minute breaks while working. These breaks can help any student get through the semester.

You can find spaces in the day to gather your peace of mind and continue on with your journey through the semester. Multiple events may be happening at once, but giving yourself that time to relax can be a key part of your success.

By Jasmine Saksene Staff Writer

You can easily find your preferred method of relaxing too.

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