My colleagues have supported me in the following ways; emails, phone calls, discussion board conversations, and through the blogs. Throughout this class I have asked my colleagues if they were having some of the same struggles as myself and some said yes and others said no. I spoke to both side and the people that said they are not struggling gave me some advise on things that I need to do. A lot of people suggested calling our professor which I eventually took their advice and started doing. I was struggling at the beginning of the quarter with my applications and realized that's when I needed to reach out to my colleagues the most. Some of the conversations were through emails while others were through phone conversations. I feel that all of these things really helped me get through this class. I would also get encouraging comments on my discussion boards which helped keep my motivation up. I noticed that I was starting to become more confident as the weeks went on. I also finally opened up to our instructor which made a HUGE difference and I highly recommended this option.
I have supported my colleagues through discussion boards, emails, and phone conversations. On the discussion boards, I would add comments, questions, and advise that I felt would enhance whatever it was the discussion was about. I would also encourage my colleagues when they would become frustrated throughout the course by telling them that we can now "see" the light at the end of the tunnel and their was no time to give up now. I encouraged them to continue to push through the course.
I wish for all my colleagues to accomplish whatever it is that they seek out to do. I hope that they never give up on their careers or education. I hope that they continue to do what makes them happy. I feel that they should continue to advocate to the children, community, and who ever else they need to in order to make a difference. It only takes one person to start a change and if you want it bad enough you will make it happen!!!
Only you can make yourself happy!
