Metacognition

This year in AP World History I leaned many valuable lessons, but the most important one is probably gaining the understanding that for every action there is a reaction; not just in a History aspect, but in my everyday life as well. Grades may fluctuate, new Presidents may take office, the pace by which we read a textbook might quicken, but these things all happen for a reason. I have read that "Change is the only constant," but there is always a reason behind change; whether it be a deadline coming sooner than you realized, the economy may be suffering, or latin America may have too many details in history for me to remember. I also have learned this year that most people have good intentions, but often make mistakes, and for every mistake there is a consequence. If I forget to study, my grade slips; if there is a bad leader, a revolt begins; if I make a mistake, I have to fix it. And the only way to get what you want is to go out there with a purpose and make it happen.