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I always go into challenges and risks like I’m on top of the world and that I can do anything. I have confidence going into embarking on something new but then if the journey doesn’t go exactly how I planned it out, which is usually doesn’t, I start shutting down. Since I was already confident in the beginning I feel like I have to stay confident so I put on this facade that “I’m fine” and I still got it. What I usually do is get snappy with people I’m close with because I know they will stay but that has caused problems in the past. I’ve been working on being okay with changes in these past couple years and have become much better but I still don’t always love taking risks if I don’t get to plan. Connecting that to the course, I always say that I’m ready to learn and am excited to teach English learners but I’m still very nervous that I won’t be able to help those students or will struggle heavily with this course and its content. I also wanted to add the margarita because I just turned 21 and that might have something to do with starting new adventures too.

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Hello! I'm Becca. I think that trying new things can sometimes be scary, especially when I don't know what the outcome might be, but my excitement typically outweighs any fear. I chose this GIF because the girl appears to be having a wide range of emotions, but is generally pretty excited about whatever is happening.

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Honestly, I quite like leaving my comfort zone to seek new challenges. Although I will probably be like what my GIF reacts at the very beginning, the other side of me will soon balance it out and convince me that "here you are, let's get down to the business". The more challenges I take, the more I understand about myself. I am proud and in love with the different sides of me.

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When I start something new it's really easily for me to be overwhelmed quickly. When this happens I typically go into fight or flight, and I either shut down or throw myself into the task without taking any breaks so I don't have to focus on the change. Once I get the hang of it, though, I usually really enjoy what I'm doing. Starting this course I'm definitely excited, because it's so different from anything I've taken before. However, I'm also stressed at the possibility that I may not be good at it or might become overwhelmed and lose focus. Overall, I'm really excited to learn more and become a better future educator.

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When I leave my comfort zone in any way shape or form, small sirens will go off in my head because I'm normally super nervous and anxious. However, I can pull it off if I have my friends with me. Tonight at dinner, I did something that I've never done before and I was super nervous at first, but my friends encouraged me to the new thing so that was fun/interesting. This moment was a learning experience, just like this class will be, and I am excited to grow and learn.

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When I embark on something new, or leave my comfort zone, I am often really nervous at first. I chose this gif because it represents how at first, I get really nervous and frazzled. However, with time, I realize that it probably isn't the end of the world, and leaving my comfort zone might actually be good for me. This is somewhat represented in the gif as he  has a moment of calmness after a brief freak out. Although I was a bit nervous about this class, I am now excited to grow and learn!

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From the start of 2022 I am telling myself "Let's do it". Due to Covid-19 challenges I had to drop off the classes several times in the past years. Every time when I started my classes I had some family issues or circumstances that hindered from happening. So this time I am ready to overcome any challenges that come over while I am taking my classes. So, "Let's do it, Rakhmonova"...

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Whenever I embark on something new, I always get a little anxious beforehand. I have never been great with change, so new things tend to stress me out a little more than usual.  After I am adjusted that is when I normally get more comfortable. I am excited to begin this course on teaching English learners!

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I don't like big changes they always scare me, but some how I get through it. This meme is me on the inside when I have to try something new. If it says anything about me I eat chicken tenders and fries at "fancy" restaurants. I am looking forward to this because I really don't know how to teach ELL students. So I am excited to gain a better understanding on how to teach them!

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Although I am sometimes nervous to try new things, I do my best to fight those feelings. In the end, I often find something new that I like, or, at the least, I learn more about myself. I chose this gif because it represents how important I think it is to fight through nervous and anxious feeling when embarking on something new. I am very excited to embark on this class to learn more about how I can better support English learners in my future classroom.

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Hi everyone, my name is Megan I chose this gif because I think of this when I try something new. Starting new things may be frustrating or scary at the beginning but soon I realize that I can do it. I also picked this meme because it is one of my favorite shows and Michelle is my favorite character. Beginning this course I am excited to learn how to support ELL students and how I can help these students in my future classroom

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Hi everybody, my name is Maggie and I chose this gif because I feel like it really represents how I feel when I'm starting something new. I tend to get a little stressed out just by the uncertainty but it also excites me to try new things (also I just love The Office). In regards to starting this class, I am excited because I think it will provide me and my classmates with lots of valuable information that we will eventually be able to use in our classrooms.

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I feel like this is a perfect way to describe my self when I'm up to new challenge in life. I am always very nervous for the challenge but i get very comfortable super fast. I love facing new challenges and trying new things, but before getting to that point the emotion leading up to that point is a lot of nerves.

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Hi everyone! My name is Madeline. When I am about to take a risk, I feel like this GIF because I am experiencing a lot of emotions including happiness and nervousness. I have a fake it until you make it attitude to go in full-heartedly and give it my all. Once I am comfortable, I am able to really enjoy the moment and feel the excitement of the experience. This also describes how I feel about this class because I am excited about this new experience of learning to teach Egnlish Learners and am going to give my best effort from the very beginning. However, I am a little nervous and feeling a mix of emotions as I step a little outside of my comfort zone.

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Hello! My name is Claire and I chose this GIF because whenever I attempt to start something new, I feel as if I am on a roller coaster! I always feel there's a slow buildup to the task, following with a rush of adrenaline to keep going with that task! Once the 'roller coaster' slows down, I start to feel more at ease knowing I have tried something new! How this connects to this course is feeling that same sense of adrenaline of trying something new not only in class, but connecting these concepts to my student teaching. While I am excited to start this journey, I first have to go up the slow hill of adjustment before diving into what comes next!

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Hello! My name is Allison and the gif I chose is from one of my favorite shows, Grey's Anatomy. To me this gif represents the start of the process when you embark on something new. The feeling of uncertainty is common for all people and I know that when I am taking on a new challenge it can feel overwhelming at first. However, you have to charge through the unknown to reach the other side as a better and more knowledgeable person. Being unsure is just one small part of the process. It helps me to be reminded that everyone has to start somewhere and that while I may feel helpless now, in a few weeks or months the new thing will be something I am comfortable with. This goes for teaching ELs, because while I have no experience and feel overwhlemed I know that as long as I do my best and keep at it, I will learn and grow into a more successful version of myself and be able to help out my students.

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Hi everyone! I'm Natalie, and this is Nick Miller from the ever-iconic tv series New Girl. The mindset of this is GIF is, "As long as I give something an authentic effort, I will have significant takeaways to apply in the future. Any time is a good time to learn! It is even better if you learn in your own, unique, way". Nick Miller is a goofy, cheesy character who awkwardly embraces his weirdness. When trying something new, I find it to be ultra-important to embrace what you know and what you will learn, flaws and all with a vibe of "laugh it off, learn something, and do your thing, girl!". I have more experience with children who struggle with reading skills rather than students who are learning English as a secondary language. Of course, this course seems semi-intimidating, but I have faith in my abilities to learn how to most significantly support these students! Happy to be here. :)

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Whenever I embark on something new, I feel a bit anxious, but excited. Stepping out of my comfort zone always gives me a pit in my stomach, but it does not last for long once I put myself out there. Beginning this new course and spring semester makes me feel the same way, since it is my last semester of college. I am so excited to take this class and learn how I can best support my future students who are English Learners.

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When I embark on something new I feel excited, anxious, and optimistic of whats to come. I try to have a confident mindset and think of positive outcomes that can occur. However, there is always a bit of worry about what can go wrong. I am very excited to take this course! Growing up I was in ELL classes (Spanish is my first language) and I understand what students and parents go through during this time. I want to have a better comprehension of what exactly goes into teaching an ELL class. I also hope to achieve my TESOL endorsement and help students be confident in their own abilities.

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Hi! My name is Vanessa and the rainbow emoji 🌈best describes how I feel about change. Change is an opportunity for personal growth. Sometimes, change is not easy and it can be scary, but there I can usually find something positive from it. I chose the rainbow emoji because it symbolizes hope after the storm. I am excited to take this class because I would like to work with ELLs (TESOL endorsement) and acquire the skills for effective classroom teaching.

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"😆" is the emoji I would use to describe how I feel about new beginnings or changes. I always use this emoji when I am excited. I always try to be excited about what is to come next. Sometimes, embarking something new can be scary, but I always try to have a positive mindset. Furthermore, my goal is to get my TESOL Endorsement, which this is a class that counts towards me receiving the endorsement. I am very excited to learn and grow throughout the semester as I learn how to teach English Learners. 😆