My name is Shanice Peters. I am 19 years old and this is my second year at BMCC. My pronouns are she/her. To be honest, I don’t like Bmcc, so far my experience has been a never-ending list of horrible professors. I received my first F in college last semester and I was feeling down about it. Especially since it was out of my control. Nevertheless, I was not going to let one F keep me down any longer. I cried about it but now I am ready to kill education with my brilliance. I believe one of my best qualities is that I am known as a social butterfly, who comes home to be alone just to listen to music in my thoughts. I love to engage in interesting conversations and make others laugh. Someone once told me “ Shanice if you don’t become a comedian then I don’t know” Music is probably the best thing humans ever created. It tells stories of people who go through hard times or good times. It is like therapy for not only the mind but the soul. My life long dream has always been to become a Nurse Practitioner. Especially for children and mothers. Which brings me to Bmcc and to this class here today. GWS 100 is one of the courses I need to be one step closer to becoming a nurse practitioner. I am not familiar with gender women studies, however I hope to learn more about the study of women. How we think, why we think the way we do, the importance of what makes a woman, etc. I’m more of a visual learner, very hands-on down and dirty type of gyal. I don’t believe I am the smartest person but if I keep a positive attitude and work hard, I can be on the level of whoever the smartest person is. I also want to major in psychology and English. Growing up I’ve had a passion for creative writing and writing poetry. I am currently in the process of writing my first ever poetry book. Becoming a therapist is kind of new to me. I enjoy listening to others speak when they feel like no one else hears them. I want others to have me as a listening ear. I hope we all pass with flying colors, Good luck to everyone!
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I’m sorry to hear your BMCC experience has been like that. I hope that you will “kill it” in this course. Please feel free to reach out if you have any problems – I am happy to help and it helps me learn how to better serve students. I don’t think of myself as an authority figure as much as a member of this community who facilitates discussions.
Hi Shanice, I understand your frustration very well. I’m so glad you haven’t let these hindrances keep you from doing your very best. I really hope this semester turns out to be a good one for you. I can tell from your post you’re a very kind and fun person and I’m glad to be have you as a classmate.
Hey Shanice, I understand your frustration in regards to bmcc. I admire your confidence and motivation to keep going regardless of the F you received. I believe you’ll do amazing this semester! Being A social butterfly is something I can relate to so i’m glad we have something in common. Being a nurse practitioner is such an important role in society. I hope we can learn more together about being a women in this class.
Hi Shanice. I am very sorry to hear about your experience so far at BMCC. The strongest soldiers go through the hardest battles. The greatest thing is that you’ve pushed through the tumbling block and regained your strength in working towards something you are passionate about. Continue persevering and I hope u have a good semester and stay strong minded.
Hi Shanice,
Do not be discouraged. You will find some professors who cares about their students learning and some who does not care. Having a ‘F’ may look bad but it doesn’t define you. You can rise above that. I can definitely relate because I have encountered that several times, but I never gave up. There were many times when I was taking my nursing prerequisites, I wanted to quit but because of my determination, I was able to pull through. The only thing I do not agree on for nursing students is the nursing entrance exam that you have to take. They literally stressed you out to get As and Bs but still you have to take this exam. Keeping pushing and I hope you have good semester. Keep reaching for the stars.
Hi Shanice,
I’m sorry to hear about your experience, i hope that from this semester on your experience is drastically different. Being resilient is one the best tools that one can possess. So with that I say this; you have already overcome the most challenging part, and that, already puts you ahead of the game. Best of luck to you.
Hi Shanice ,
I’m sorry to hear about the F you received , I personally don’t like BMCC due to all the horrible experiences ive went through with professors and even the people who work in the offices. I’m just honestly dying to finish my degree and leave this school because I personally wouldn’t recommend anyone attending this college. I love your attitude it reminds me of my mothers however she would always tell me ” if others could do it so can you ” . Always keep that positive attitude and you will get very far in life.
Hi Shanice,
Thank you for sharing your experience. I understand how upsetting it was to see that F last semester. Instead of concentrating on your misfortune, you bounced back and didn’t allow it to interfere with your aspirations. I admire your optimistic outlook on the next semester. It was fascinating to learn about you. Hopefully we get to know each other better. This semester, I wish you nothing but the best. Best wishes.
Hi Shanice,
I completely understand you as i received an F my second semester and was told i couldn’t enter in Bmcc nursing program. I honestly felt so down but that didn’t stop my hopes of getting accept in another school. i wish you nothing but the best and find strength in everything that trying to bring you down.
Thank you Bianca for the words of encouragement!!