Friday, September 25, 2009
7th Blog:
Well the media is right about portraying college as being a fun and independent part of someone's life. College is indeed very fun. What the media is wrong about is the amount of fun it is. The media makes it seem like college is a big, never-ending party with lots of alcohol. Yes there are a bunch of parties, but not everyone parties all the time like what it seems like. Not everyone drinks like crazy and it's o.k. not to. People respect that. College isn't all about partying and partying and partying. It's also about studying and studying and studying! Movies make college seem like the only way to have fun is to be drunk and crazy. There are lots of other ways to make college an amazing experience. You can make so many sober, unforgettable memories and still have the time of your life!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Memorable College Experience
Even though my college career is just beginning, I have already done many things that I know I’ll remember for a long time. I never in my life thought I’d end up playing racquetball, but now… I am! The first time I saw someone in one of those little glass rooms I thought wow, now there’s something I will NEVER, EVER do! I would get hurt. Very hurt. One of my friends here convinced me to go with her to one of the meetings and I found it interesting. I told a friend back home that I was thinking about playing racquetball and she laughed. It kind of made me determined to show her that I can do something different than what I’ve done before. I ended up joining the team with my friend from here (just to try it out). It’s really fun actually, very fast. Though I’m not to the point where I actually look like I know what I’m doing, I’m learning. I’ve met a bunch of nice people who are willing to help. I enjoy it a lot and I’m sure I’ll be playing next year too. Plus, I haven’t been hit by the ball yet, so that’s something I’m pretty proud of!
Friday, September 11, 2009
-Fifth Blog
3 ways to use your texbook wisely:
1. You need to figure out in what kind of noise level you study better. If you like to study with background noise, go right ahead if that works. If you prefer quiet though, make sure that you're in a quiet place that won't have distractions around you. Turn off the t.v. because it's one of the most distracting noises for students.
2. Find your study spot and make sure you have all your study materials handy there. You should sit in a chair rather than your bed because then you'll be tempted to fall asleep on your bed. Plus, you just concentrate better if you're sitting straight up.
3. Make sure that you have no distractions when your studying. If you know your cell phone or the computer will lead you away from what your reading, turn off your phone and get away from the computer. Go to a quiet place where other people won't bother you.
Advantages of a multicultural society:
Being in a multicultural society has many advantages for everyone. You get to experience new cultures and learn about the reasons that people celebrate different things. You'll get a better understanding of how and why everyone is so different and instead of thinking that something is "weird" just because it's different, you might actually learn to appreciate it and celebrate it too. It's always nice to learn something new. Appreciating diversity is good for everyone, especially students coming into a university where there is a lot more diversity than there was back home. Also, trying new food from other cultures is always fun!
1. You need to figure out in what kind of noise level you study better. If you like to study with background noise, go right ahead if that works. If you prefer quiet though, make sure that you're in a quiet place that won't have distractions around you. Turn off the t.v. because it's one of the most distracting noises for students.
2. Find your study spot and make sure you have all your study materials handy there. You should sit in a chair rather than your bed because then you'll be tempted to fall asleep on your bed. Plus, you just concentrate better if you're sitting straight up.
3. Make sure that you have no distractions when your studying. If you know your cell phone or the computer will lead you away from what your reading, turn off your phone and get away from the computer. Go to a quiet place where other people won't bother you.
Advantages of a multicultural society:
Being in a multicultural society has many advantages for everyone. You get to experience new cultures and learn about the reasons that people celebrate different things. You'll get a better understanding of how and why everyone is so different and instead of thinking that something is "weird" just because it's different, you might actually learn to appreciate it and celebrate it too. It's always nice to learn something new. Appreciating diversity is good for everyone, especially students coming into a university where there is a lot more diversity than there was back home. Also, trying new food from other cultures is always fun!
Friday, September 4, 2009
First draft-
Dear College-Bound Senior,
Transitioning from high school to college can be very overwhelming, stressful and hectic. There are so many things that you should know as an incoming college freshman to make this process easier. I wish I could tell you about everything but this paper would be too long! So I’m going to tell you about what I think are three of the most important things you should know as a college-bound student. You should definitely find out where to go for your classes so you won’t be lost and confused when the big day arrives. Once you're actually in college you should also get involved in activities and organizations. You’ll meet tons of new people and have lots of fun. The most important thing of course is to be responsible! Responsibility is the key to be successful as a college student.
It’s essential to know where everything is located before your first day of class. Once you go to orientation and receive your schedule, you’ll know where most of your classes will be. After you move in you should use your spare time before classes start to walk around the campus and find the buildings where your classes will be held. If you know which classroom you’ll be in, find it so you’ll know exactly where to go on the first day of class. This will save you time so you won’t be “accidentally” late to your first class and you’ll understand the requirements for that specific class. Usually the professor goes over the syllabus on the first day, but he or she will also talk about things that are not found on the syllabus, so it’s very important that you show up!
Getting involved in clubs and organizations is a great way to meet new people who share your same interests. If you’ve never tried something before, now is the time to learn something new. You learn what might become your new passion while being surrounded by awesome people who want to help. In high school, you could pretty much be involved in everything, but in college you have much more work so limit yourself to what you know you’ll have time for. If you know you won’t have time for something, choose your top two or three choices.
Last but not least, you have to be responsible, be responsible, and be responsible! I know you hear this from everyone but seriously in order to do great in school you have to go to class. It’s that simple. It’s so easy to be tempted to sleep in a little late or do something else, but class is where all the learning takes place. Not going to class is not only a waste of important learning time, but also a waste of your money. You’re paying for it (or your parents are) so don’t throw valuable money away! Surely you’ve heard that professors really don’t care if you show up to class or not, but some count attendance as part of your grade. In my IS 1100 class, each absence counts for ten percent of your final grade! Even if you’re running late, go to class anyway. You’ll understand the work much better if you’re there in person.
College is so different from high school. It takes a while to adjust, but once you’ve set a good routine you’ll do great. Be prepared and know where to go on the first day, get involved, and be responsible in everything you do. I hope these three things I told you about help you once you graduate from high school. Remember that it’s all up to you. No one will force you to do anything, so you have to motivate yourself to do what’s necessary to have a fun and successful first year. Your first year is very important; it’s not only the beginning of your college career, but also the beginning of your new and independent life. Follow these tips and make that first year amazing!
Sincerely,
Isela Gonzalez
Class of 2009
Transitioning from high school to college can be very overwhelming, stressful and hectic. There are so many things that you should know as an incoming college freshman to make this process easier. I wish I could tell you about everything but this paper would be too long! So I’m going to tell you about what I think are three of the most important things you should know as a college-bound student. You should definitely find out where to go for your classes so you won’t be lost and confused when the big day arrives. Once you're actually in college you should also get involved in activities and organizations. You’ll meet tons of new people and have lots of fun. The most important thing of course is to be responsible! Responsibility is the key to be successful as a college student.
It’s essential to know where everything is located before your first day of class. Once you go to orientation and receive your schedule, you’ll know where most of your classes will be. After you move in you should use your spare time before classes start to walk around the campus and find the buildings where your classes will be held. If you know which classroom you’ll be in, find it so you’ll know exactly where to go on the first day of class. This will save you time so you won’t be “accidentally” late to your first class and you’ll understand the requirements for that specific class. Usually the professor goes over the syllabus on the first day, but he or she will also talk about things that are not found on the syllabus, so it’s very important that you show up!
Getting involved in clubs and organizations is a great way to meet new people who share your same interests. If you’ve never tried something before, now is the time to learn something new. You learn what might become your new passion while being surrounded by awesome people who want to help. In high school, you could pretty much be involved in everything, but in college you have much more work so limit yourself to what you know you’ll have time for. If you know you won’t have time for something, choose your top two or three choices.
Last but not least, you have to be responsible, be responsible, and be responsible! I know you hear this from everyone but seriously in order to do great in school you have to go to class. It’s that simple. It’s so easy to be tempted to sleep in a little late or do something else, but class is where all the learning takes place. Not going to class is not only a waste of important learning time, but also a waste of your money. You’re paying for it (or your parents are) so don’t throw valuable money away! Surely you’ve heard that professors really don’t care if you show up to class or not, but some count attendance as part of your grade. In my IS 1100 class, each absence counts for ten percent of your final grade! Even if you’re running late, go to class anyway. You’ll understand the work much better if you’re there in person.
College is so different from high school. It takes a while to adjust, but once you’ve set a good routine you’ll do great. Be prepared and know where to go on the first day, get involved, and be responsible in everything you do. I hope these three things I told you about help you once you graduate from high school. Remember that it’s all up to you. No one will force you to do anything, so you have to motivate yourself to do what’s necessary to have a fun and successful first year. Your first year is very important; it’s not only the beginning of your college career, but also the beginning of your new and independent life. Follow these tips and make that first year amazing!
Sincerely,
Isela Gonzalez
Class of 2009
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