2V: Take Initiative with College

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The dictionary definition of initiative is "the ability to assess and initiate things independently" and to initiate means "cause(a process or action) to begin." But what does that all mean and how does it relate to INQ class and college? 

Well, in college it's all about doing things on your own and getting everything done successfully. Where I remember hearing the word initiative is when someone says "take initiative on that" and they mean to take an action on something! In INQ class we're learning the ways of college, how to be a college student, be great thinkers, and lifelong learners. One of the three themes in the course is initiative, and the themes are aimed toward successful college attitudes and practices. In college you need to think about what you need to do, and make that action happen all on your own without teachers telling you what or how to do it. In order to become a better college student, you need to initiate your work independently and be effective with it. Taking initiative in college will make a mark on your whole life and impact it in a very positive way. 

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