Few may know any person better than their mother. Whether it is your favorite color, your blood type, or what you are like as a student there are few people that understand the ways you work as well as the person that brought you into this world. It is for these reasons that I decided to interview my mother about my academic develop [L: Logan Schlosser (me) M: Mom]
L: How was I as a student during my early academic career?
M: You always did your homework before you did anything else and always wanted to do your best, and you still do.
L: What were my favorite subjects then?
M: Math and science. You even like reading early on....sigh....
L: When did I pass you in math skills?
M: Funny! :-) Probably 7th or 8th grade. I didn't really pay much attention because you rarely needed help.
L: What happened to the whole loving reading thing?
M: I think you probably enjoyed the process of learning to read more than the benefits of the underlying story.
L: How were my study habits?
M: You have always been very focused in your studying.
L: Who is the better writer between us?
M: No question.... me!!
L: Was I a good student (turn things in on time)?
M: Yes.
L: In the beginning, did I start projects early like I do now?
M: You probably did a bit more procrastinating, but once you realized how long something might take, you gave yourself plenty of time
L: How were my study habits?
M: Always good, although you would ask for help more often.
L: Did you ever have to force me to get my work done?
M: No, once you knew the expectation, you didn’t need any additional reminders. You would typically have your homework finished, or very close to finished, by the time I would get home from work.
L: You know I want to be a medical Dr. But at what age could you tell I wanted to take that up as a career?
M: I first remember you saying you wanted to be a doctor when you were about 12.
L: How was I so successful in high school?
M: You were very focused on getting good grades. Homework was always a priority. I think the whole med school Idea helped with that.
L: If I didn’t want to be a Dr. what other careers would you recommend for me and why?
M: When you were three, you wanted to be a pizza delivery man….I guess you could fall back on that….. I think you would be happiest in a job that you need to continually learn instead of just refine skills. And it would definitely have to be something math/science based. If not a general practitioner, perhaps medical research or anesthesiology (I know they are doctors too….)
L: What is currently my best subject?
M: You are very strong in both math and sciences.
L: Was this always my best subject?
M: Pretty much.
L: Did I get any of my academic skills from you, if so which ones?
M: Ummmmmm.......no. You are a math/science kid and my strengths were always in the areas of reading/writing. But of course we are both superb athletes!
L: Did I develop academically (in terms of work habit and drive for success) from you or did they come from other sources?
M: I think you are a text book over-achieving first-born child. You are internally driven to do your best (and better than others!).
L: What kind of person do you see me as academically?
M: Focused, committed.
L: Who is a better student, me or Luke (my brother)?
M: I think you are both very smart, but you get more gratification from getting A's than he does. You have a much more competitive personality. The over-achieving first-born thing.....
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