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Transcript: What motivates Tara isn’t pressure or expectations it was the idea that her life can look different then the one in which she grew up in. Internal motivation is something we talked about in our UGST class, we talked about that real drive comes from having a purpose. Tara doesn’t quit even when it’s hard, she doesn’t let her past define her. Tara keeps moving foward because she wants to understand the world thats around her while trying to figure out who she is in the world. That’s a growth mindset in action. Tara knows she’s fallen behind, but she also knows she can improve. With every step she takes builds her confidence. It wasn't fast, it’s wasn't easy, but it was real. And that’s what kept her moving forward. As Tara went into college she went into this new enviroment with a lot of fear, and honestly, she has every reason to feel like she doesn’t belong, as a student myself ive felt the same when I started my university journey. But instead of letting that fear stop her, she decides to show up anyway. In UGST we talked about procrastination coming from emotions we don’t want to deal with, and that’s what her situation exactly was. She’s wasn't avoiding work because she’s lazy but she’s avoiding it because she was scared. But she keeps moving foward. She built a routine, she asked for help, and she checked in with herself even when things wern't comfortable. What she proves is that you can overcome procrastination without being perfect. But by start taking action's on the days when you don’t feel ready, choosing consistency over fear. Motivation Procrastination Academic Poster UGST 1001-009 Tara’s memoir shows how much a person's environment can affect the way you learn. Growing up, she never had a quiet place or even a safe moment to think. In our UGST class we went over how your brain works better when you feel calm and supported, and Tara story proves that. When she finally gets to university, everything changes not just because of the new enviroment, but because this new enviroment gave her a space to breathe. She's able to have a better rest, she feels safer in this enviroment, and she can finally focus on her goals. This new stability gives her the security and clarity she never had before. And it shows that taking care of yourself isn’t being extra it’s the foundation for learning anything with success . Introduction Dilan Bernal In this poster, I am going to talk about how Tara story in her memoir "Educated" connects with the ideas we have talked about in class. As I read the book it was clear that Tara was struggling with her time management, fighting procrastination, staying motivated, and finding a good place to study, which closely relates to many things that shape our own experience as students. Tara proves that even when life starts out unfair or complicated, using the right strategies and believing in your goals everything can change . Her story shows that growth is possible when you decide to push forward, little by little, no matter where you come from. Study Environment & Wellness Time Management Conclusion When I look at Tara’s story, what stands out is how she builds structure where she’s never had any. She starts from zero, and instead of getting overwhelmed, she takes everything step by step. That’s exactly what we went through in class, time management,but for her,it’s more than planning it’s learning how to trust herself. She breaks larger goals into small ones, she pays attention to what she actually understands, and adjusts her approach. It’s simple, but it’s important. Tara shows that when life feels too overwhelming, the only way to keep moving forward is choosing one small task, and completing that task succesfully and repeating that every day. Little by little, that’s what gets her from where she started to where she wanted to be. What Tara memoir teached me is that learning isn’t just about books or assignments. It’s about becoming someone you didn’t think you could become. The concepts we have gone over in class about time management, motivation, self-regulation, wellness they’re not just academic but they’re concepts that help you build and shape our life. Tara did not have a large support, she didn’t have access to many resources, but what she did have was her courage which helped her take the first steps into success. Which is the most importatn point. Growth doesn’t happen at once, it happens slowly through small choices and steps, through believing that you deserve more than what you started with.