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I am excited but at the same time feeling nervous since the course syllabus made me feel its a hard course but still optimistic about it

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I would say for right now I have no worries. If I had to think of one, I would say just to do good overall. Last semester wasn't my best so, I'm just looking forward to doing better.

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I haven't had a good year. Stressed at home, work and school. Just taking this course for my science credit. Hope it's not like my last classes

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It's beautiful to look forward to what I'm going to learn. I want to challenge myself in a way I haven't done before. So, I think that's beautiful that I'm changing my ways.

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Not really I’m fine with everything right now I’ve learned to be optimistic and not worrying about things that I cannot control

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Unsure as to what to say, but i guess i like how people learn so differently and how intelligence is subjective

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Ensuring that I have good study habits and routines in place so that even if unexpected circumstances come, I will know what exactly to do when i fall behind or fall off.

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My past learning experience throughout my life has neither been good or bad but has stayed moderate. I belong from Pakistan where there less opportunities for my studies however throughout my elementary year I have been a good student tried my best for every subject but still struggled. In 2023 I shifted for Pakistan to Canada where I started my secondary school which started off great but accident that happened held me back and also lost my focus

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I love music it’s always great if it is made well

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I hope to be consistent, disciplined and hard-working. I want to be organized and do everything in the "proper" manner.

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I’m not sure to be honest

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I had a terrible teacher for math. This teacher wasn't open at all and made it hard to ask questions. Ended the class with a grade I am not proud of. I did have a great experience with my english teacher. She had more collaborative projects and tends to try to get one on one with students.

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University itself worries me, the major differences from high school to university

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I’m very unsure about my future, i dont know if I wanna continue with what im doing but i als dont have anything else i wanna do so honestly im unsure but regardless of what i do i’ll aim to commit my all

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I find it beautiful how different people have different strengths, and how we can come together to teach people and transmit these strengths to one another.

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I am hoping this course teaches me strategies to better learn skills that can make my university career more manageable. I am excited to take this course too, as I never have taken a class quite like this before.

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I am in a good mood right now, I had a heavy workload in the first semester and now with a seemingly light semester, I can focus more on some hobbies

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I would say overall I have a pretty good feeling about this course. I haven't took anything like it and I'm excited to see what happens and what I learn.

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I’m feeling great, quite tired but pretty good about school and everything

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I am hopeful for the new semester and this class!!

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I’m working towards becoming a doctor into the future and pursuing a medical career as it’s something i’m very passionate about. However, I want to use every experience (good or bad) as an opportunity to learn and grow. having bad experiences and encountering struggles can help develop the mind and lead to growth in the best way as you will become the best version of yourself

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My learning might be ineffective currently trying to adopt another way to learn effectively, using less time and getting higher grades

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Present

- I feel a little nervous but mostly interested

- This course feels different from others

- I want to understand how I learn, not just memorize

Future

- I want to get better at learning, not just passing

- I hope to become more confident in school

- I plan to ask questions and try new study methods

Beauty

- The brain can change and improve

- Everyone learns differently

- Learning can be interesting when it makes sense

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I think my best learning experiences were out of school in terms of learning how to live life and interact with others while critically thinking. while in school I learned resilience, to keep trying even if you fail as failure and mistakes are the best teachers.

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Have some better understanding of what I want for my future and to truly follow what I want

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I am excited to learn about this course so I can hopefully optimize my learning efficiency and potential.

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I have very weird past learning experiences since I was did my entire elementary school in Pakistan in a private school with no grades and here I did AP classes which made my mindset really grade oriented but I’m trying to shift away from that now and enjoy life outside of grades.

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I am worried I am in the wrong place to be able to achieve a high GPA to apply for graduate school. I am flooded with "what if I went to______ university, would I have gotten a higher mark?"

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Something I find interesting about the mind is that each person has a unique way of learning the same information in a different way. Everyone has their own passions and goals that they want to work towards. It is nice that we all inspire each other.

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I’ve always had in interest in the brain and how it works ever since I was younger, but it only became more important to me during high school going into university. This interest made me want to major in Psychology and develop learning skills and knowledge to build that understanding, hence why I took a learning class like this!

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I am worried that i will fall behind through my experiences

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I didn't do well in grade 9, 10 and 11 but, I realized I had to do better so, I "locked in" and did well in grade 12. I did all the homework, everything I was assigned and even more.

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I am super excited to learn this semester

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I grew up going to private schools and had tutors and was taught more one on one. Many of the class sizes were small and learning was easy. In university learning felt different because the class sizes and the amount of independent learning. After the first month I had adjusted well to the fast pace environment and enjoyed it!

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I worry that I might not understand certain ways of learning, I try my best to understand new ways all the time.

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I was recommended this course by a peer and they enjoyed the course so im hoping i have the same positive experience.

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I had my sights on computer engineering for a long time, but I did not get into the program. Despite this, I have always had a high interest in programming, which led me to taking CS here.

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Didn’t do as well as expected and did not work hard enough in high school , trying to do my best to get good grades in university and work harder

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I’m feeling excited but also worried a little bit. I’m a little behind in school due to a car accident I had year and half a go.

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I am worried that my learning isn’t as quite up to par as it used to be, I feel as if it now requires a lot more effort for me to focus and being able to study compared to when i was much younger.

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Everyone looks at things in different ways and these perspectives are what make us the way we are in terms of learning and everyday life.

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I want to be accepted into med school so that I can learn about the human body and help people in what I can as a doctor.

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highschool was rough with the competitive environment I was in. I was always underperforming and not getting the grades I shouldve been.

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I'm feeling grateful to be in this situation and privileged to have a chance at higher education. I am prepared and willing to overcome obstacles with strength and courage

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When I was in school Covid-19 forced us to take our education online and it was challenging to have a passion for and transition to this form of learning.

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Right now I’m worried for my ENV100 term test on Saturday but other then that doing ok

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To live optimistically, stop being afraid about what i am not aware of. I will succeed if i say i will succeed and if i act on it.

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I grew up in a Montessori school where the learning approach is very different compared to regular public schools. Almost all of the learning was hands on which made it more fun to do so, however, it was also a very effective way to not only learn but to retain that information. These skills made my post-secondary education in the IB program much easier as well, where i developed more learning skills which can hopefully be applied in my undergrad and beyond.

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I am worried I won’t get where I want to be in the future

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Right now, I feel a little nervous about this course because it is new to me. At the same time, I feel hopeful and ready to learn. I believe I will improve and do my best.

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I find it interesting how each person has a different approach to learning, each mind has individual talent that can give people new perspectives or insights into learning. I love how ones understanding can be completely different than others.

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I am worried that I won't end up achieving the GPA to apply for graduate school.

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Two favourite subjects are biology and the social sciences. I find animals and ecosystems really fascinating and I would kill to get field work opportunities. My major (hopefully) would be psych because I really want to help people with mental illnesses.

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I didn't perform the best on the first round of my midterms, I learnt how to study efficiently, and I performed much better on the second round of midterms. This motivated me to keep pushing.

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In the past, I learned best when I could try things myself and learn in a flexible way. I enjoyed learning by doing activities, not only listening. This helped me become curious and open to learning new things.

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I am worried if this course will cause my course load to be too heavy

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I feel both excited and nervous, because this is a course thats very distinct from others i’ve taken and nervous about how it will go I am excited to learn all the content it seems so intriguing

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The most interesting thing to me about learning and the mind is how recollection and remembering information by association works and how it helps to learn

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I have a good feeling about this course and i hope that is is not to difficult.

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switched my program from commerce to dem

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What is most interesting about learning to me is how every individual’s interest and passionate in a field is different and the interconnectedness all fields have at UTM where students can explore their interests while also enjoying other courses non-relative to their field.

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Growing up in a Montessori Education Background

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Growing up in a Montessori Education Background

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My past educational experience has been different than most of my peers in University as I studied in a Montessori school throughout elementary and high school. The whole premise revolved around learning beyond the classroom and getting to choose what you want to learn. Because of this learning environment, this mindset of wanting to seek out new skills has stuck with me in my everyday life, as I tend to like collecting hobbies.

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I did Robotics competitions in high school, it was very fun and it set my path to programing.

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I feel a bit nervous about taking this course because I don't really know what to expect. I have a few small concerns in my mind that make me hesitant about it, but still I will turn out well

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Something that I find beautiful about learning is the fact that it never stops.

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One learning I had in high school was navigating through different learning styles to determine what works best for me. Encouraged by my high school chemistry teacher, I learned that my learning style and studying techniques did not mostly align with what I was doing at the time although I was getting good grades. This experience helped me in university as it prepared me for the hard work and time required.

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As I am quite used to only taking cs/math courses for the most part, the uniqueness of this course intrigues me and as I find my self in a confusing moment during my student life, I hope to apply my learning here to better understand what learning means to me.

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I am interested in the course because I believe it will help me discover methods of studying outside the typical ones provided by teachers and YouTube videos that feel like a one-method-must-fit-all. I hope to learn more about strategies that I can tailor to my style of learning.

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I find it fascinating and beautiful that the mind is able to envision things that don't exist. For example, daydreaming about a new song idea or artwork, knowing that the only place it exists is in my mind.

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I enjoy learning and am ready to learn but am slightly nervous as it's a new class about meeting new people and seeing what this course entails

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A little worried about this term. Managing courses, studying, family time and work-life balence.

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Excited about this course, hopefully will enjoy during the journey.

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Like the structure of the course and the cumulative requirements. Prof is chill too.

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I feel that I’m worried most about overloading myself and not being able to have time for myself.

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As a psych student, I believe it’s fascinating how the mind can physically change in such a way that it can completely rewire itself or learn new things on its own accord, and how it can allow itself to accept beliefs that defy its entire predisposition.

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I was in kumon for the majority of my life and it helped me build a strong foundation in math. I was in it from grade three through grade 11 and hated it but looking back I believe it was worth it!

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I have learned best by doing through labs, discussions and hands on experiences rather than just memorizing content.

Working through challenges in courses and projects taught me how to think critically and adapt when things don’t go as planned.

Also, collaborating with others helped me grow more confident in explaining ideas and learning from different perspectives.

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A learning experience from the past that stuck with me is listen to experience. When I was buying a car I wanted something cool, a manual transmission and a fast car. My parents especially my dad told me to get a reliable car first. I didn't listen and my car ended up being a money pit. Lesson learned.

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I’m worried that, with the amount of hard courses I have this term, I’m going to burn out and feel less motivated in doing well or even attending lectures.

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I’m worried on my time management, I take a lot of courses this semester, so I was worried on the time that I will spend on each course work.

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I feel anxious but excited to take this course. Reading the syllabus and weekly topics will be covering are very interesting and pushed me to continue in enrolling in the course. I also liked the aspect of group work where it pushes me to go out of my comfort zone and communicate with others in this class. Overall, very excited to learn more about this course.

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I love to learn and this course is all about learning so I am eager and excited to explore the course more.

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Trying my best but still failing.

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Something that stuck out was learning the many topics in mathematics and how they branch off one another. Especially in University as well, it’s a little daunting sometimes, but extremely interesting as well

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I’m kind of just following my heart and seeing where it all takes me and jsut trying to study what I’m passionate about and interested in and learning how to make a career out of it

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I used to be really certain that I was premed but now I am not sure if I want to be a doctor and may want to go in the corporate world of health instead.

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I am very intrigued by the course and what it offers. I am also hopng it can teach me how to handle my work better

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I am very excited to take this course so that I can figure out how my learning how changed or been influenced over the past years.

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One thing that I am worried about is putting in large amounts of effort into studying for an exam and yet still doing poorly. It’s very disheartening especially since I would’ve been willing to compromise time I could’ve spent to relax or be with friends.

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What worries me the most about my learning is the fear of burnout or suddenly losing passion for the pursuits I've been chasing my whole career.

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Learning from the mistakes I made during the first semester, I am hoping to improve the way I handle such rigorous courses and the tasks that come alongside them, however the course load I have this semester is much heavier than last semesters, so that is a major worry for me.

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Did STEM in High School, was a great experience. Love profs who focus less on reading textbook quotes from slides and more on explaining and "dumbing" down hard concepts

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I am really excited about this course and I really appreciate your understanding for immigrant parents as I am also a child of immigrant parents and understand the pressure and struggle of needing to succeed so that their efforts are worth it in the end.

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In the future, I want to become a pharmacist. I want to go to UofT's pharmacy school.

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The most intriguing thing about learning is the depth of understanding human behaviours and why we do what we do. Oftentimes a person can feel confused and not understand others’ behaviours towards them, or even their own towards others, especially when emotions are heightened. Thus, I believe learning more about the mind helps navigate that confusion.

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the one thing that worries me about my learning is the fear of not being able to know what i really want to do in life. although i do have a vision but my worry stems from the fact of is it the job and the path of learning i want to truly take that then i won’t regret? will i be happy with the job position and the hard work i put out to get here? if the answer to myself is yes then that is what worries me most and i believe in everyday life.

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I hope that this course can help me develop better skills when it comes to learning that I could use for the rest of my education

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Im a little nervous as I didn’t have the best time with STEM courses in high school and then chose to go into social sciences but now have to complete my science credits in university

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I find it interesting how your learning environment and surroundings dictate your ability to learn in many cases. When learning from professors or mentors, I sometimes find that their attitude towards new learning influences my ability as a student to engage and find connections with the material.