The Honor's College Experience

This is the last post for the semester. As I reflect back on my goals and compare them to my accomplishments, I must say that I am very proud that I have meet each goal that I set. I also went above the requirements of the course because that is just how I role. I want to help as many individuals as possible. I am impressed that I have come out of my shell a bit more this semester and I am not hating ETSU anymore. I have found my niche. It is also hard to believe that as of the end of this week I have became a senior in college. Man, how time flies when you having "fun". I am one step closer to meeting some of my major life goals that I have set for myself. In one more year I should be half way to my overall goal of obtaining my doctorate from college. I have been more successful than I had originally that I would be. I thought that I would keep my mostly C average that I had in school many years ago. I knew I could done better back then but my life experience was not on the ...

On April 19 at 6 P.M. I was inducted to Tau Sigma. It was very nice to recognized for my hard work. I received my cords, membership pin, and a certificate of membership. I really like what this honor society stand for and the group of students it represents. Tau Sigma is an honor society for transfer students at four year universities. I knew from the time I talked to Dr. Jennifer Rice at Walters State during a transfer fair about this society. I made the grades last semester that qualified me as an inductee. After the induction ceremony they provided a reception. During the reception, Dr. Rice told me she wanted to speak with me after I got my food. I went and was informed that my interest to be the 2018-2019 Chapter President for Tau Sigma was awarded to me. Now I have the opportunity to make a difference in the next years student transfer body, as I will represent them as the society. I know it will involve hard work, determination, and perseverance. I have proven in my past, as Pre...

     On March 28th I set on a student panel for the Transfer Success Symposium here at ETSU. This event held faculty, staff, and administration not only from ETSU be many colleges that have student that transfer to ETSU from their institution. During this panel, four of my peers and I was asked random questions from the moderator. The questions involved our endeavors throughout the transfer process and insight on how we became engaged on campus. Dr. Carla Warner from the ACTS office here at ETSU told us after the meeting that the response from individuals that attended the conference enjoyed our session the most. I was happy to have had this opportunity to help give my feedback on such an important process. When I signed up to attend, I was under the impression that it would be students I would be talking to. This was not the case. I found myself put on the spot a bit. It all turned out positive and was able to have my voice heard on the topic. Being on the Student Transf...

On March 23 and 24, I attended the Tennessee Regional Conference for Phi Theta Kappa. From 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. on Friday, and from 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. on Saturday. This is 25hrs and completes my requirements for the semester. I had a blast, as I always do when PTK is involved. I spent the weekend with my old chapter as an Alumni and helped them with several chapter needs. The first was a Chandler Cheer. Chandler bear is the spirit bear for the Tennessee Region. At each regional convention perform a cheer made up by each chapter that includes all the pillars of PTK, which include leadership, fellowship, scholarship, and service. At roll call the second day each team preforms their skits and the judge make a decision on who's was the best. The chapter that was appointed winner gets to keep chandler bear until the next regional convention. This is a very competitive event. Chandler is very sought after. The next thing I done was attend several breakout sessions that went over a wide vari...

This week I was sent an invitation to join Tau Sigma. Which is a Transfer Student Transfer Honor Society here at ETSU. I accepted my membership and plan on becoming involved. The current president for the chapter of the honor society at ETSU graduates at the end of the semester and I plan on running for the position. If I get elected to the position of president, I am sure this will complete my 25hr requirement for my semester project. I will attend my induction ceremony in April 2018. I am very excited about this opportunity and look forward to all it entails.

This week I received an email inviting me to join Tau Sigma, a Transfer Student Honor Society here at ETSU. I have already decided that I like what they stand for and will be accepting my invitation. I have already spoke with Jennifer Rice about running for an officer position at the end of the semester, as the current President will be graduating. I hope this opens up many doors for me and gives me the chance to serve my school and community. I look forward to this amazing opportunity. I am still hopeful of getting inducted into the Business Honor Society. I just need to talk with Dr. Tom Moore to see when they induct. He is my thesis mentor so I should find out soon enough. When you apply/invest yourself  into something you love, nothing but great things are to follow. If you want to receive great things then go out into this world and do great things.

      On Wednesday the 21st of February I attended the weekly meeting for Phi Theta Kappa at Walters State Community College. I was awarded Most Distinguished Alumni 2018 for the chapter. I have also been put in the running for the award at the regional and international level. At this meeting I was asked to head the meeting for the President. I updated all the members of the weekly activities. The meeting lasted an hour. We also made plans for regional conference coming up, which I will be attending. It is always a great feeling to know that the work you have done has been appreciated. PTK has done so much for me, and I have poured my heart and soul into PTK. A relationship I hope never dwindles.