First Semester/Freshman Yr Reflection

1. I came to college because i wanted to prove to myself and my family that i was not going to quit and that i will become a successful person.

2. The best experience I’ve had in college so far is sharing the experience of college with the friends that i havein LaGuardia.

3. The most challenging experience I’ve had in college is finishing so much papers due around the same exact time.

4. This semester, my greatest accomplishment has been finishing and completing all my papers that were due.

5. If I could do one thing differently, I would study harder and come to class with a positive attitude.

6. Next semester, I would like to raise my grades and prove to myself that no matter how hard a task is i am capable of completing it.




My best piece of advice for college freshmen is dont leave assignments for the last minute, you'll go crazy if you do so.




In a nutshell, my first semester in college has been pretty decent.

Exploring Majors

Major: Music Recording Technology

1. What is the focus of this major? What areas will you study?
The focus of music engineering and producing. I will study the producing area where i record,mix and produce music for artists.
2. Is this a major field you will enjoy studying? Why?
Yes this is a major field i will enjoy studying very much. I got involved with music in the 6th grade i played the trumpet. Since then all through highschool i've been playing the trumpet and been with various recording artists and producers. Being with them got me interested in what they do. I got a feel for what producing is and i immediately fell in love with it.

3. Which classes do you think will be most challenging for you? Why?
I dont know yet because i dont know what exact classes i'll need for my major.
4. Which classes do you think will be easiest for you?
Not sure yet.

5. Are there requirements to be accepted into this major such as GPA?
Not sure yet.

6. Do you believe you can meet these requirements? Yes _______No _______
Yes

7. Can this major be completed in four years? Yes _______ No _______
I know i can complete it in two for an associates but i dont know if i can continue with that major into a four year.
8. Is graduate work usually required to work in the field associated with this major? Yes _______ No _No______
9. Which skills does this major require? a good understandings in music and equipment, music theory

10. Using the catalog, what are 10 courses that you would really like to take? Would you be able to take them if you chose this major? Basics of Digital Audio, Audio Electronics, Ear and Training Acoustics, The business of Music, Audio processing and storage, Mixing Music 1, Mixing Music 2, Recording workshop, Post Production Audio and Digital music production.

11. What kinds of jobs do students with this major obtain
Audio Technician

12. Of these jobs, list three that would be of interest to you:
I. Audio Technician
II. Audio Technician
III. Audio Technician

13. Are there any student organizations associated with this major? No

14. Are there any professional organizations associated with this major? Recording Industry Association of America

15. Now that you know a little about this major, will you continue to consider it? Why or why not?
yes i will because it involves music and thats what i want to study and have a career in.

16. What resources did you use to complete this worksheet?

Long, mid & short term goals

Long-term Goal: In the long road i would like to finally begin my career in professional recording/studio producer and maybe one day open my own studio.

Mid-term Goal: Graduate from LaGuardia with an associate degree in Music Recording Tech. and transfer to a 4 year college to continue my training to fulfill my long term goal.

Short-term Goal: Have fun & enjoy life but at the same time prepare myself for the responsiblity i will have in long run when i reach my mid & long term goals

Setting & achieving goals

After one week of monitoring my time, i discovered that i tend to get off track as soon as i hear music because then i get the urge to stop doing work & dance.

i want to spend more time on homeworks & essays.

i want to spend less time on dance practice.

i was surprised that i spent so much time on thinking of new moves, future competitons & video games.

i was surprise that i spent so little time on my school work.

i had strong feelings about my use of time when i started on my english class essay 2 days before. It was so frustrating because it made me think harder than i needed to.

What i learned about personal responsibility

I've learned that in order to be successful you must be responsible for your own actions. Prioritize what happens in your life so everything is organized. Be independent and dont depend on anyone because at the end of the day its only going to be you. Have a positive attitude and have self-motivate because a persons own motivation is all it takes to be successful.

Differences between HS and College

Sheeesh there is definently a BIG difference between HS and college. The majority level in college is so soothing to me. In HS everything was drama, immaturity, fights over pencils, who said what, who dating who and all of it was pure nonsence. The classes are different in length, professors teach different then teachers and the environment itself makes a person change their view on things. I love college and it definently changed my attitude towards life

Challenge: Meeting new friends/social life

Actions: 1. Opening myself to others. Not being so to myself and actually get involve and communicate with other students.

2. Be opened minded. Start conversations with other students, even if its about the smallest things.

My Major

My name is Maximo and i am majoring in Music Recording Technology.

Jay Z & Eminem Concert

I think i became an Eminem fan all over again after watching his remarkable performance at yankee stadium with several great artistes. It was an amazing experience & its definentely a night to remember. Jay Z did extremely well also but im more of an Eminem fan so yeah. i was just speechless when i saw many of my favorite artistes. (Eminem, Jay Z, Nicki Minaj, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, D-12, Drake, Memphis Bleek, Mary J. Blidge, Beyonce, B.O.B, and more) DAMN I LOVE HIP-HOP!

College Life

So i entered college Sept. 13th, 2010 & so far im liking it. My teachers are hella cool & just being in this new environment is uplifting. Wish i saw some dancers tho -.- i better see hiphop dancers in this school or i'll go crazy