What are Reflections?

Each week students are asked to reflect upon the day’s activities and enter into the computer their thoughts, impressions, observations and conclusions abut what they learned during the session. They are asked to think about what went on in class and note behaviors and feelings that were evoked. What does that tell you about yourself? Your growth? Your learning style? Your priorities?

What People Are Saying

After the last session of Springboard we asked first-year students to reflect on their Springboard experience. Here is what they had to say!

"Springboard provided me with someone who has valuable advice to share form their college experiences and who can help you along with the beginning of yours."
                                                                                 - Amanda Andersky, 2006 Freshmen

"When you commit to something huge, like collage for instance, you have to adjust to the way things go as soon as you get there or else you're going to have a rough time. Springboard helped me get through my first semester, and it was great."
                                                                                       -Justin McGraw, 2006 Freshman

"Springboard has helped me see some of my flaws early in collage before they got really bad. Such as time management and be sure to prioritize."
                                                                                         -Josh Bergman,2006 Freshmen

"Springboard reminds me of why I am here; to get an education. This class reminds me of what my values are, things that are important to me and things I need to do to get me through the week ( go to class, do homework etc.)."
                                                                                         -Bridget Carlin, 2006 Freshman

"Springboard has contributed to my development at BGSU because it made me feel more comfortable about making friends around campus and getting involved."
                                                                                             - Troy Field, 2006 Freshmen

"I have finally, at years end become able to effectively manage my time and put my priorities into perspective."
                                                                                      - Alyssa Grubbs, 2006 Freshman

"Springboard allows Freshmen to get really comfortable with their surroundings along with meeting upperclassmen that can help them along in their future here at BGSU."
                                                                                     -Taneke Johnson, 2006 Freshmen

"Springboard has allowed me to consider different possibilities in regards to friendship and has allowed me to experience different personalities and cultures."
                                                                                          - Ryan Glover, 2006 Freshman

"It really helped to keep me on track with all of my assignments and schoolwork. I also learned a great deal of stress tips. Springboard helped me transition into collage easily."
                                                                              - Claire Carson, 2006 Freshmen

"I think Springboard has helped me manage my time. Also, my coach had a really positive impact on my week. I never regretted coming to class."
                                                                                            -Kyle Foster, 2006 Freshman

"Springboard has taught me several important things that I need to consider while at collage such as time management, what my values are, how to be a courteous group member and many other things that will make me a better person."
                                                                                         - Lisa Kemper, 2006 Freshmen

"I think a relaxed, outgoing attitude made my coach so great. He was so honest, and I honestly believe that we never had an awkward moment. He was willing to help me with my studies, and was always interested in how I grew in the class."
                                                                                       -Meredith Alten, 2006 Freshman

"Springboard helped me become more confident, comfortable, and successful in school, on campus and in life as a first year student."
                                                                                    -Madison Monroe, 2006 Freshman

"Springboard was a good resource, if I had any questions about adapting to my freshman year I could find most of them in my Springboard class."
                                                                                         -Allison Ridley, 2006 Freshman

"Springboard has contributed the most to my success here academically. The Coaches were the voices in my head whenever I was not sure what to do. Whether it be about time management, or organization, I always trusted the Springboard opinion, even when my actions showed otherwise."
                                                                                       - Michael Scott, 2006 Freshmen