Carlo Williams

This assignment was perfect for me today. The first week of school has officially finished and this is the point in the semester where I can make the decision to get ahead in my classes or fall behind. As of now I am falling behind. I originally planned to stay a week ahead for this class, but here I am writing a blog that is due today. Reading through the various articles was an eye opener for me and made me realize that I need to plan more efficiently and just start my schoolwork rather than procrastinate until the last minute. The article, " The Important Habit of Just Starting" was something I needed today. I was thinking before I started this assignment that I have been falling behind and I need to get ahead. Just starting my schoolwork will help me get to my goal. This week my goal is to get a week ahead and that means doubling up my assignments. It is better to do this now in the semester than wait until it gets terribly busy. Between studying for MCAT, working, and...

First, blogger is an amazing tool that I am learning to love to use. At first I was scared it was going to be a little difficult to get used to, but now blogging on blogger is not bad at all. However, I am the type of person who struggles with technology. It takes me a little longer to understand how to use technology, but eventually I learn how to use various programs. I have never created a website before, so I think it will be a fun experience using Google sites or Tumblr. I would love to make my own graphics using Canva or Cheezburger. I have used Canva before when creating flyers for meetings my organization would have. This online environment is nothing like my other classes. The most I have had to do in other classes is use Google docs, but this class will provide plenty of exposure and much of what we are going to be doing for this class can be useful for future jobs and other opportunities.                        ...

The setup for the class is really different and interesting from any other class I have taken. I am looking forward to the assignments for the class. I am ready for the Reading assignments. I am unfamiliar with Indian epics and I can not wait to begin reading these books. Another type of assignment that I will enjoy is the Storytelling aspect. Through storytelling I will be able to recollect the stories I have read, while adding a creative element that I have created. I also love the idea of having extra credit. For a matter of fact I do not know a student who does not like extra credit. One of the extra credits I am looking forward to is the Wikipedia Trails. I believe the skill of clicking on links within Wikipedia comes naturally to me. One moment I am looking up a cell on Wikipedia for an assignment, then somehow I end up looking at Rottweilers. Having a variety of assignments like these keep the class extremely interesting and I am looking forward to the various class assig...

Before today, I have not heard of the term growth mindset. Professor Carol Dweck brings an interesting perspective on growth mindset. Many times when I am taking my Pre-Med courses I become fixed on aiming for the A in class. Setting the goal for an A is not bad at all but when that is one's only focus then that becomes a problem. Unfortunately, looking back at some of my classes that was the singular goal I had. Many classes were difficult and I aim for the highest grade possible, yet I did not challenge myself like I should have. This semester I will be challenging myself to adapt a growth mindset, in order to develop and mature my mind and how I approach tasks. Even though this is my last semester, it is never too late to take a growth mindset approach and hopefully, I can take that approach when I enter medical school.                                               ...

Hello, my name is Carlo Williams and I am a senior who is studying History (Pre-Med) during my undergraduate here at OU. Time is flying by fast, I cannot believe that I am writing down that I am a senior. It felt like I was just a freshman. My plans after college are still in the process, I have decided that I am taking a gap year or gap semester depending on where I get into medical school. During my gap year/semester I will most likely be working in a hospital as a scribe getting the necessary experience I need and apply that experience into becoming a better physician. I am thinking about doing dermatology, but who knows it will probably change once I get into medical school. I am not going to lie, the thought of graduating is scary yet at the same time exciting. In one of my previous blogs I wrote about my favorite place, which is Germany. I was born in Germany and have lived there throughout my elementary school years. I lived on an American base, so English was mainly spoken wh...

The Greatest Trickster  The Greatest Trickster was an interesting storybook to read. I loved the idea of having the fox which represented a sly trickster within the storybook. I grew up learning about Brer Rabbit and other myths similar to that, so I loved seeing the interesting twists brought to life. What drew my attention was on each different section with the storybook, there was a large picture in the background towards the top which drew my attention and gave an idea as to what I would be reading as I scrolled down. The language used throughout the writing was also excellent. The storybook author kept true to the original language within the myths making it great to read through. Overall, this storybook was an excellent read and much creativity was put into it.                                                             ...

My favorite place is where I dream to visit in the near future. Germany has been a home to me for various years throughout my childhood. My childhood in Germany was filled with endless forests, crazy friends, and amazing food. From the beautiful scenery to the fun festivals I will never forget the wonderful years I have lived in Germany. First, the food in Germany was amazing. The currywurst and other German dishes were incredible to me. I remember memories of going to the mall in Ansbach, Germany called the Bruken-Center and going to a pretzel stand where they would have the most delicious pretzels. There were many immigrants traveling to Germany bringing their various cultures along as well. Various Turkish people would have stands out serving foods such as Doner Kebabs which were my favorite. I also loved exploring Germany. Since I was younger at the time, I do not fully remember all the destinations we went to in Germany, but I have recollections of the fun times I have experien...