The transition between week two and week three brought a sudden wave of nerves. Opening the textbook to the botany chapter revealed a dense wall of technical terms and complex plant anatomy.
To tackle the material without getting overwhelmed, I built a detailed outline of the chapter. To reinforce the reading, I turned back to the LSU AgCenter YouTube channel to watch their complementary botany videos. Seeing the concepts explained visually made a massive difference in my comprehension.
Based on the multiple-choice pre-test we took on day one, I suspect our weekly quizzes will follow a similar format. Time will tell how my studying pays off, but I feel far more prepared after utilizing the video resources.
On Wednesday, I joined the propagation team again, where I caught up with old friends and met some new ones. A few trainees from last week returned, along with some new faces who decided to join the session. I felt noticeably more confident handling the bumping up process and managing the inventory. Afterward, I headed home to study for Thursday's botany quiz.
Thursday morning arrived, and the classroom was filled with eager—and anxious—students. Some of us were nervous, feeling like we hadn't studied enough. As the lecture got underway, the complex material left us feeling a bit overwhelmed again. The botanical terminology was intense, but the instructor answered every question with complete clarity.
Halfway through the day, we got a special treat: a trip into one of the campus greenhouses. A passion vine had bloomed, and we all rushed to take pictures. It was the perfect break.
To tackle the material without getting overwhelmed, I built a detailed outline of the chapter. To reinforce the reading, I turned back to the LSU AgCenter YouTube channel to watch their complementary botany videos. Seeing the concepts explained visually made a massive difference in my comprehension.
Based on the multiple-choice pre-test we took on day one, I suspect our weekly quizzes will follow a similar format. Time will tell how my studying pays off, but I feel far more prepared after utilizing the video resources.
On Wednesday, I joined the propagation team again, where I caught up with old friends and met some new ones. A few trainees from last week returned, along with some new faces who decided to join the session. I felt noticeably more confident handling the bumping up process and managing the inventory. Afterward, I headed home to study for Thursday's botany quiz.
Thursday morning arrived, and the classroom was filled with eager—and anxious—students. Some of us were nervous, feeling like we hadn't studied enough. As the lecture got underway, the complex material left us feeling a bit overwhelmed again. The botanical terminology was intense, but the instructor answered every question with complete clarity.
Halfway through the day, we got a special treat: a trip into one of the campus greenhouses. A passion vine had bloomed, and we all rushed to take pictures. It was the perfect break.
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Afterward, I attended an optional Lunch and Learn session about growing orchids, which turned out to be incredibly informative. I’ve only tried growing an orchid once before, and it didn't end well. It was a grocery store gift, which—as I learned—isn't the best source for a long-lasting plant. I took some notes on orchid care. Best of all, I now have the contact info for the Master Gardener presenter, so I can ask for advice if I'm brave enough to try again!
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To wrap up the day, we took our first quiz. It wasn't nearly as daunting as I feared, and I left feeling much better about what lies ahead.
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