This abstract explores a teaching experience which taught me a valuable lesson throughout the shift of High school to College. Throughout High school, I was used to the idea that performing the bare minimum would bring me success, since this was all it took in order to achieve outstanding grades. However, the real world quickly brought a realization that this is not the case at all.
During my sophomore year of college as I was heading towards completing all of my core requirements before I could start taking courses for my intended major, I stumbled upon a course which felt like the death of me. Pre-calculus. Not only was this course one of the most difficult core-courses students are required to take, but I had also come across a family issue which impacted me greatly, as well as a mismatch in teaching style between my professor and I.
Regardless of those obstacles, I believed that I could apply myself just enough to get me to pass the course with a good grade, but I quickly learned that this was not the case at all, and it would not be that easy. After this realization (me failing the course), I applied myself a great amount and the following semester I passed the course with an A.
The main lesson learned from this experience is the importance of genuine effort and perseverance for success, as well as not allowing obstacles to consume you greatly.