Being Real

We've spent a lot of time talking about being realistic, especially in terms of this class, being a student, and what it takes (time, attention to detail, following directions) to succeed as a student.

For your first post, write about what you are going to do to be "real"? You've made a schedule, have you been realistic? If not, what do you need to change? If you typically don't commit yourself to your studies, what are you going to-realistically-change? If you work a lot of hours or have other responsibilities that might interfere with your studies, what are you going to do? If you've registered for several classes along with this one (classes that might require research or essay writing), how are you "really" going to manage it all. Be real! What can you realistically accomplish this semester and what can you do to ensure success in this class and all your classes?