Think about your own motivation at school. Explain how you are motivated (extrinsically and intrinsically) as college student.
Essay 1. When trying to get motivated to complete work, it’s important to understand extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation refers to the idea of being motivated by things outside the person. Things like good grades, college credits, a certificate, money or other tangible incentives motivate many students. For example, students might reward themselves with candy or a treat after they finish reading the chapter. The thought of a reward at the end of the chapter is more motivating than the content of the chapter.
On the other hand, students who are intrinsically motivated learn because they are curious, fascinated, challenged, or genuinely interested in the material. They are motivated from the inside. For example, a student may read the chapter to learn the content of that chapter for curiosity or pleasure. That student might even find another book or website to learn more about the topic.
The secret to staying motivated through college is to balance extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. Students should be extrinsically motivated to earn the good grades, college credits, and maybe even a scholarship. However, extrinsic motivation alone is not enough. Students should also enjoy the process of acquiring new knowledge and developing new skills throughout their lives.
Write a response to one of the following prompts:
Think about your own motivation at school. Explain how you are motivated (extrinsically and intrinsically) as college student.
Essay 2.
Topic: Sociological Groups
According to the study of sociology, people belong to two different types of groups that often overlap.
Secondary Groups: These groups are based on a common activity or interest, and they’re typically large and formal. Some examples of secondary groups are college classes, sports teams, book clubs, professional organizations, social organizations, and work. These groups help us get our education, make and spend our money, and use our free time.
Primary Groups: Primary groups give people a sense of belonging, appreciation, and sometimes love. Family is the first primary group we belong to. Later in life, we also form primary groups with friends or close acquaintances. Members of a primary group spend a lot of time together, know each other well, and provide support for each other.
Primary Groups within Secondary Groups: Secondary groups don’t always give us the close relationships that we desire, so we often form primary groups inside the secondary groups. For example, a small group of employees at a store might become friends and help each other emotionally and with work. Another example of a primary group within a secondary group is when a few students from an EAP class become friends, study together, help each other with homework, and support each others’ experiences in school.
Write a response to one of the following prompts:
Think about your experience in any secondary group. Describe how a primary group helped your experiences within that secondary group.
