A Road to Success
Jeno Lark
GEN/200
July 15, 2013
Kristine Faultner

Personal responsibility is taking responsibility for one’s accountabilities and accepting the penalties for those activities. In the area of college success, students are accountable for his or her schoolwork. Blaming situation or other persons for disappointments and failures to obtain a degree or for college success will not change the circumstance that he or she did not live up to the integrities decided upon before registration. Preparing to suffer the consequences behind one’s actions is a correlation for being personally responsible. Generally it should be taken to mean that; to be accountable for his or her self, he or she would admit to his or her mistakes, make an attempt to make those mistakes right, and live in a way that does not harm others whenever possible. Personal Responsibility is imperative in everyday life as well as in school; it helps to succeed and excel in any endeavor or obstacles that occur in long-term or short-term life responsibilities. If one is not a responsible student you will not succeed in college, a responsible person can help him or her become a successful college graduate. A responsible student turn in assignments on time, practice time management and creates a life plan, so that he or she can excel in his or her life endeavors. Students who do not turn in an assignment or turn it in late usually use the same excuse – I did not have the time I needed to work on it; I work late hours. To some extent it may be the case; it still does not stop the teacher from giving the grade to the student’s fullest potential. Practicing time management, and turning in assignments are two areas in my life, which I will need major improvement in to become a successful college level student. Working on these areas takes off the unnecessary stress that most I myself as a student deal with on an everyday basis. Turning in assignments before the deadline will give me the opportunity to get started on something else, so I can stay ahead. Turning in assignments are important, but practicing time management is also imperative on working toward my road to success. Many college students realize the need to mature or improve their time management skills when they arrive at college. While in college, you will have a reduced amount of in-class time, more freestanding of class work, and a great deal of flexibility and liberty. When I am looking at my agenda for the week, I total out what my academic and personal commitments look like for that week. What time do I have class? When are my projects, major papers, and discussions due? When do I have to be at work and pick up my niece after the shift ends? Asking myself these questions this will help make college apart of daily life activities. It will not become an elective, but a necessity for my priorities. Even though I may have a million other things going on, it is very important to remind myself why I am in college in the first place: to graduate and obtain a degree. Consequently, academic work should always come first when prioritizing. Ehow.com “How to manage your time” states that: {Keeping track of time; Keeping an agenda or a notebook so you can write down your assignments so you will not forget. Keep a checklist for your assignments so you check what you are missing. During quick breaks, do some stretches to relax your body from the stiffness or lie down on the floor or your bed and close your eyes and imagine something good that has recently to keep you awake and motivated. Keep a calendar so you can write down when your assignments are due. Although you are working, you can eat some light snacks, listen to music, or use something that keeps you motivated, not distracted! To create a peaceful environment for you, bring some items close to your heart and keep it near you so you will feel comfortable when you are working.}(Terri84,) These are a few things that can help me with time management and making sure assignments’ meet a deadline. Writing a detailed life plan is a way for me to incorporate these life improvements for my future choices, purposes, and anticipations of my visions for my future. A detailed life plan is useful for creating an outstanding transparency regarding life significances and next steps. Using these steps can help me build the learning tools I need to elevate become a success college student, and help me lay the foundation for my road to victory. Creating a life plan for college will give something to look forward to; it makes you want that degree even more than when you first applied to become a college student. To obtain college success through personal responsibility, one must take ownership of his or her goals and ambitions. By prioritizing task such as managing time, setting realistic goals, and turning in assignments on time, one can achieve personal career success. In conclusion, although if you are not a responsible student you will not succeed in college, one should take personal responsibility for his or her own actions, so he or she can lead him or herself to a road to success. How one decides to manage his or her time between personal responsibility and college success is a major factor in achieving one’s goals. One must learn to prioritize by any means, practice punctuality by turning in assignments, keeping a sound mind, treating oneself with respect, and knowing ones limits can help one achieve his or her goals as well.

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EHow, Terri84. "How to Manage Your Time Wisely." eHow. Terri84, n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2009. <http://www.ehow.com/how_2224281_manage-time-wisely.html>. www.questia.com/library/ psychology/physychology/personality-and emotions/personal-responsibility