In today's Grammar Clinic, we talked about prepositions and how to identify them within sentences. We also discussed adverbials and appositives, focusing on how to recognize each one and understand their role in sentence structure. The session helped reinforce how different parts of a sentence work together to improve clarity and writing.
In today's mini session, we talked about the unwritten rules of college etiquette. We looked at emails and analyzed what was missing, while also discussing how to communicate appropriately in different settings such as school, work, and casual environments. We also talked about how to properly send and respond to emails and create a professional email signature.
In today's grammar clinic, we discussed prepositional phrases and how they can be used to vary sentence structure by placing them in different parts of a sentence. We also learned about adverbials and examined examples of how they function in writing. Some adverbials were entire clauses, while others were phrases. This lesson helped me better understand how sentence variety can improve writing.
In today's mini session, we talked about mental health and the difference between stress and burnout. We learned that stress is usually temporary and may go away once the pressure is removed, while burnout can build up over time and have longer-lasting effects. We also discussed common sources of stress for college students, such as perfectionism, comparison, and fear of failure. One thing that stood out to me was learning about the warning signs of stress because I noticed that some of them, such as procrastination, fatigue, and negative self-talk, are things I experience myself.
In today's virtual career fair, I had the opportunity to speak with several recruiters and employers and learn more about different career opportunities. I especially enjoyed talking with representatives from the University of Maryland Medical System. I learned about the student nurse position and gained a better understanding of the qualifications and responsibilities required for the role. Overall, the experience was informative and helped me learn more about potential career paths.
In today's grammar clinic, we talked about subject-verb agreement. We learned the difference between singular and plural subjects and verbs and how to identify them in a sentence. We practiced matching the correct verb to the subject and completed exercises to improve our understanding. This lesson helped me recognize common grammar mistakes and improve my writing skills.
In today's virtual interviewing workshop, we discussed what employers look for in candidates, including communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. We also talked about the importance of preparation, especially when it comes to avoiding technology issues and making sure our space looks presentable beforehand.
In today's Grammar Clinic, we practiced breaking sentences into manageable parts to find the subject and predicate. We also worked on independent and dependent clauses, coordinating and subordinating conjunctions, relative pronouns, and different sentence types like simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.
We talked about verbs and learned about the two main types: action verbs and state-of-being verbs. State-of-being verbs show what something is or how it exists. We also learned about transitive and intransitive verbs and practiced finding action verbs in sentences. I did not realize there were so many types of verbs, so I thought the lesson was interesting and helpful.
In today's kickoff, we talked about STRIVE benefits and how students can take advantage of mentoring opportunites in order to grow as not only a student, but an individual. We talked about the ElevateU workshops, power circles, which I can use for engagements hours. Overall, it's a good opportunity for me to put myself out there more and feel more established within the campus.
