By Shaoah Miller
Guest Columnist
When I first started taking classes at DMACC, I set two goals. My first goal was to learn and remember as much material as possible while finding something interesting about every course. My second goal was to obtain an A in every class and graduate with Honors.
As I approached my last two semesters, I was pleased to find out that DMACC would incorporate a full Honors Program for those students who are interested in graduating with honors. At first glance, it seemed to be just more work on top of a full work load, but I came to find out that it was all worth it.
Becoming a member of the DMACC Honors Program was subject to approval and consisted of having a 3.5 or better GPA, a letter of recommendation, and a short essay that explained why I wanted to be in the program. I asked a few instructors to write a letter of recommendation and found that the instructors were more than happy to write a letter of recommendation on my behalf. It was also rewarding reading the instructors’ letters
The Honors Program has benefited me in ways that go far beyond walking across the stage and graduating with honors. I have had the pleasure of working with students who are just as ambitious as me. I have worked on projects of my choice in which I have learned additional beneficial information that was separate from the regular curriculum. One of my favorite projects consisted of constructing a lesson plan and presenting the lesson to the class. This lesson allowed me to briefly experience the time and work it takes to prepare for teaching a class. Realizing that I am capable of enduring more while testing my abilities by constantly pushing myself, has brought me to the self-realization that my boundaries are further than I anticipated. My only limitations were those that I had placed on myself.
The Honors Program is a good program that is self-rewarding while offering incentives and benefits. The Honors Program offers housing on campus at Boone, grants and scholarships, and plenty of activities which include traveling outside of the state. The students in the honors program are there because they have worked hard, and the instructors are there because they want to see each student excel. The Honors program promotes leadership and responsibility. It has truly been an honor to be a member of DMACC’S Honor’s Program.
Guest Columnist
When I first started taking classes at DMACC, I set two goals. My first goal was to learn and remember as much material as possible while finding something interesting about every course. My second goal was to obtain an A in every class and graduate with Honors.
As I approached my last two semesters, I was pleased to find out that DMACC would incorporate a full Honors Program for those students who are interested in graduating with honors. At first glance, it seemed to be just more work on top of a full work load, but I came to find out that it was all worth it.
Becoming a member of the DMACC Honors Program was subject to approval and consisted of having a 3.5 or better GPA, a letter of recommendation, and a short essay that explained why I wanted to be in the program. I asked a few instructors to write a letter of recommendation and found that the instructors were more than happy to write a letter of recommendation on my behalf. It was also rewarding reading the instructors’ letters
The Honors Program has benefited me in ways that go far beyond walking across the stage and graduating with honors. I have had the pleasure of working with students who are just as ambitious as me. I have worked on projects of my choice in which I have learned additional beneficial information that was separate from the regular curriculum. One of my favorite projects consisted of constructing a lesson plan and presenting the lesson to the class. This lesson allowed me to briefly experience the time and work it takes to prepare for teaching a class. Realizing that I am capable of enduring more while testing my abilities by constantly pushing myself, has brought me to the self-realization that my boundaries are further than I anticipated. My only limitations were those that I had placed on myself.
The Honors Program is a good program that is self-rewarding while offering incentives and benefits. The Honors Program offers housing on campus at Boone, grants and scholarships, and plenty of activities which include traveling outside of the state. The students in the honors program are there because they have worked hard, and the instructors are there because they want to see each student excel. The Honors program promotes leadership and responsibility. It has truly been an honor to be a member of DMACC’S Honor’s Program.