Qualtities in a Good Mentor

A good mentor is an important aspect of growing up and maturing. A good mentor will guide you in the right direction and can seem to help you with any obstacle that may arise in your path. I think it is nearly impossible to mature enough for the real world without a good mentor at your side. College is a great way of finding someone who you can turn to, and can help you along your journey through college.

For me, I think there are a few areas of growth that need a little assistance; making a good resume for instance, and having good experience in the field I am wanting to pursue. There are many people I could turn to to help me fill these areas up, such as my advisor or on of my journalism professors. These people have become masters in the field I wish to pursue.

There are many qualities that are need in a good mentor. A good mentor should be someone you can turn to with questions or concerns you have regarding the path you are on, and they should also be able to help you achieve your goals or can at least point you in the right direction down the road. A good mentor would be able to write a great recommendation letter for you, because they are the one who see us progress over the years and will be there to see us achieve our goals. They can see how hard we have worked, so in the future they will be the most reliable references for you.

There is still time to find that person who fits your description of a good mentor, so don't give up hope quite yet. You may already know the person who turns out to be your mentor. It is important to have a history with them, so be looking now for that person you can look up to can go to with questions and concerns with your future plans.

Joining a Group or Organization

Seeing all of the groups and organizations I could join at club fest was a great experience. It showed me all the different opportunities I could be involved in. While attending club fest, I did not initially sign up for any clubs: however, I did consider a few. I also sat through many demonstrations about different clubs and organizations in one of my orientation classes for my major, Journalism and Mass Communication.
Clubs and organizations are a great way to get involved, especially if they are corresponding with what you are hoping to pursue a career in, in the future. I am currently in the process of hopefully earning a position on the Iowa State Daily. I chose this because I would be doing what I hope to do as a career one day; writing. Writing is what I am passionate about and I feel like this organization would be well suited for someone of my standards.
Being a busy college student definitely takes up a lot of my spare time, along with a part time job. I am hoping to make more time for other clubs possibly second semester as well. As for now I love being able to concentrate solely on my school work.

Blog Assignment #1

I believe everyone has one talent that they were destined to have, and that is just what they were meant to do and be known for; for me that talent is drumming. Ever since I was a toddler, sitting on the kitchen floor banging on pots with spoons, I have been infatuated with playing the drums, and that is just what I did growing up. I worked hard practicing and taking lessons all through my childhood years, and could hear myself improving as I played.
Participating in band through school was one of my favorite activities throughout my pre-college school years. When I was a senior in high school, I became the drumline section leader for marching band season. This was a huge accomplishment for me and I was proud to hold that title; however, marching band is only a third of the school year. So after marching band season, was the time for every band member to prepare themselves for the solo and ensemble contest. When time came to start preparing, I was set on a college level snare drum solo that my drum instructor had written for me personally.
The first time I looked at my solo music, my jaw fell to the ground. I barely knew how to play the first measure. My drum instructor had always pushed me to excel, and this time was biggest push yet. He set up lesson times with me everyday, even on the weekends. On top of those lessons I practiced at home, in class, even at work; whenever I had a moment of spare time. There were times I was so frustrated to the point of throwing my sticks to the ground, but my instructor kept encouraging me and pushing me to do my best.
When solo and ensemble contest day arrived I felt prepared, but so nervous I could barely grip my drumsticks. The next thing I knew, I was standing in front of a judge and an audience about to play my solo the last time. My heart was pounding and my hands were shaking. I began to play and with ever measure that passed was more and more excitement inside of me. I finished my entire solo making zero mistakes to my knowledge.
I walked out of the performance room, still trembling, and with my eyes full of tears. I knew I had played it at my very best. I had played it more than a thousand times while practicing for over two months, and that last time was the best I had ever played it before. Right at that moment I knew my hard work had paid off. When the results were posted I had received two points less than a perfect score, having a division one rating. That feeling of accomplishment is impossible to explain in words. This is the part of my life I will never be able to forget. That experience was me at my very best.