This spring semester I will have only two classes to take before I graduate in May. So it is now that time to look for either a job or an internship position., and I am not having an easy time. I know what I want to do and I know that I can be a really good employee, given the chance, but I just need that first opportunity to get my foot in the door at a company and prove that i can and will be the best. I am determined to shine at my job and show that I am determined and willing to work day and night and time to get where I want to be in the real world. But getting the chance to prove this has not been easy for me. If anyone has any suggestions that would be a huge help and greatly appreciated.
Thank You!!!!
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Homework Tips
The Library is your best friend - One thing I learned at school, which helped quite a few of my hall mates out when it came to staying on top of their homework was that they forced themselves to live at the library. This meant that before they could go back to their rooms they had to have their homework at least 60% finished. By doing that, it was easier for them to finish up the homework later, especially if they did it several days ahead of time. Plan around due-dates - This is especially key for classes such as photography classes where you have to go and print off photos at places such as Wal*Mart or Walgreen's. Plan to go and get anything you need printed off at least three or four days before you'll need it. Most people will plan around that day right before everything is due - this means it will be PACKED. Packed places means you may be there for several hours, just waiting. Getting it done ahead of time will definitely save you time later, no matter how much effort it will take you to make the drive.
Do your presentations first - If you aim for that first day of presentations, instead of the last, you'll have two less things to worry about: Doing the project to begin with and having to match a standard for people who have already gone. With that out of the way, especially at the end of the semester when most classes will ask for your presentations, you'll be free to focus on other assignments.
Don't have everything you need for a paper? - Don't worry! If you're missing a book, or some other important piece of information you need to write a paper, and the assignments are piling up, just write what you can! Just getting a bibliography and an introduction out of the way for a paper will make you feel a lot more at ease when you move on to something else. It will also make the task seem easier to jump back into once you've actually started it!
List, List, List! - I cannot stress how useful a list of what you need to do is. I live by the way of Post-it notes. This may sound ridiculous, but just having the post-it attached to my computer's monitor for me to look at is a big reminder for me. It's also very encouraging to have when you can look over to a list that a week ago was trying to smother you and see that a good portion of it is struck-out. Ego boost and organization! You can't go wrong with it.
The key to getting your homework done is to plan for it and work with what is best for you when it comes your way. While my own tips may not help you the same way they helped me, they may help you form your own good habits. Good luck!
Do your presentations first - If you aim for that first day of presentations, instead of the last, you'll have two less things to worry about: Doing the project to begin with and having to match a standard for people who have already gone. With that out of the way, especially at the end of the semester when most classes will ask for your presentations, you'll be free to focus on other assignments.
Don't have everything you need for a paper? - Don't worry! If you're missing a book, or some other important piece of information you need to write a paper, and the assignments are piling up, just write what you can! Just getting a bibliography and an introduction out of the way for a paper will make you feel a lot more at ease when you move on to something else. It will also make the task seem easier to jump back into once you've actually started it!
List, List, List! - I cannot stress how useful a list of what you need to do is. I live by the way of Post-it notes. This may sound ridiculous, but just having the post-it attached to my computer's monitor for me to look at is a big reminder for me. It's also very encouraging to have when you can look over to a list that a week ago was trying to smother you and see that a good portion of it is struck-out. Ego boost and organization! You can't go wrong with it.
The key to getting your homework done is to plan for it and work with what is best for you when it comes your way. While my own tips may not help you the same way they helped me, they may help you form your own good habits. Good luck!
Public Speaking
Public speaking is something that everyone encounters in their life and if you are anything like me you hate public speaking and fear getting up infront of a class or co workers or so on. But I need to get over that fear so I found some reasons why fear or public speaking happens and how to fix it.
11 HIDDEN CAUSES OF PUBLIC SPEAKING STRESS
#1---Speaking in Public is NOT Inherently Stressful #2---You Don't Have to be Brilliant or Perfect to Succeed
#3---All You Need is Two or Three Main Points
#4---You also Need a Purpose That is Right for the Task
#5---The Best Way to Succeed is NOT to Consider Yourself a Public Speaker!
#6---Humility and Humor Can Go a Long Way
#7---When You Speak in Public, Nothing "Bad" Can Ever Happen!
#8---You Don't Have to Control the Behavior of Your Audience
#9---In General, the More You Prepare, the Worse You Will Do
#10--Your Audience Truly Wants You to Succeed
11 HIDDEN CAUSES OF PUBLIC SPEAKING STRESS
- Thinking that public speaking is inherently stressful (it's not).
- Thinking you need to be brilliant or perfect to succeed (you don't).
- Trying to impart too much information or cover too many points in a short presentation.
- Having the wrong purpose in mind (to get rather than to give/contribute).
- Trying to please everyone (this is unrealistic).
- Trying to emulate other speakers (very difficult) rather than simply being yourself (very easy).
- Failing to be personally revealing and humble.
- Being fearful of potential negative outcomes (they almost never occur and even when they do, you can use them to your advantage).
- Trying to control the wrong things (e.g., the behavior of your audience).
- Spending too much time overpreparing (instead of developing confidence and trust in your natural ability to succeed).
- Thinking your audience will be as critical of your performance as you might be.
#3---All You Need is Two or Three Main Points
#4---You also Need a Purpose That is Right for the Task
#5---The Best Way to Succeed is NOT to Consider Yourself a Public Speaker!
#6---Humility and Humor Can Go a Long Way
#7---When You Speak in Public, Nothing "Bad" Can Ever Happen!
#8---You Don't Have to Control the Behavior of Your Audience
#9---In General, the More You Prepare, the Worse You Will Do
#10--Your Audience Truly Wants You to Succeed
College Roommates
When I went away to Lock Haven University for the first two years of my college career my first roommate and me did not see eye to eye all the time. In fact it got so bad I actually moved out. This is something that every colllege student encounters and I have some helpful tips to get through this without having to leave.
- Find ways to admire and appreciate this person. This is the first move toward getting along. Get beyond appearances. There isn’t a person on this earth who doesn’t have something interesting about them. Figure out what it is and observe it, ask about it, talk about it. People respond well to people who see something admirable in them.
- Assume good will. The thing you are convinced the other person is doing specifically to annoy you may well be just a habit or a holdover from the way things are in his or her home. Before you leap to the conclusion that your roomie is out to get you by blasting heavy metal during study hours, ask if this is the way he or she always studies. It just might be the case!
- Communicate. No one can read minds. If you don’t like your roommate to borrow your shampoo, CDs, or blank diskettes, say something. Simmering in resentment will only make it more difficult to get along. Conversely, you can’t read your roommate’s mind. You don’t know if it’s all right to borrow things unless you ask. You don’t want to create resentment on their part, either. Communicate in a friendly way. Snapping at people invites them to snap back even harder. “What the f— are you doing with my calculator?” invites a fight. Instead, try something like, “Maybe you don’t realize that I’m kind of particular about people using my stuff. I’d really appreciate it if you wouldn’t borrow my calculator without asking.”
- Communicate about things that interest you. People get interested in people who are interesting. If you limit your conversation to who gets to use the phone first, you won’t get very far in getting to know your roomie. Lose your shyness. This is the person who hears you snore and sees you first thing in the morning. Better balance that with some sharing about movies, music, or harmless gossip.
- Negotiate. Somewhere along the line, you’ve already learned how to state a problem, brainstorm alternatives, and choose a solution (even if it was in your international relations class). Got a problem? Call a meeting when neither of you is hungry, tired, or furious and see if you can work it out. Remember, you’ve got to be reasonable if you want the other person to listen to reason.
Time Management
Every college student has a problem managing time and I found this article on the internet with some time management tips. Over the past few weeks I have put these tips into effect and they really seem to help.
1. Get -- and use -- a calendar. It can be a paper calendar. It can be your cell phone. It can be a PDA. No matter what kind it is, though, make sure you have one.
2. Write down everything. Write down everything in one place. (Having multiple calendars just gives you more to do amidst an already tight schedule.) Schedule when you plan to sleep, when you are going to do your laundry, when you're going to call your parents The crazier your schedule gets, the more important this becomes.
3. Schedule time to relax. Don't forget to schedule in time to relax and breathe. Just because your calendar goes from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. doesn't mean you can.
4. Keep trying new systems. If your cell phone calendar isn't big enough, buy a paper one. If your paper one keeps getting torn, try a PDA. If you have too many things written down each day, try color-coding to help simplify. Very few college students make it through their programs without some kind of calendaring system; keep trying until you find one that works for you.
5. Allow for flexibility. Things inevitably come up that you weren't expecting. You may not have known that your roommate's birthday is this week, and you certainly don't want to miss the celebrations! Leave room in your calendar so that you can move things around a little when needed.
6. Plan ahead. Do you have a large research paper due the last week of the semester? Work backward in your calendar and figure out how much time you need to write it, how much time you'll need to research it, and how much time you'll need to pick your topic. If you think you'll need six weeks for the entire project, work backward from the due date and schedule the time into your calendar before it's too late.
7. Plan for the unexpected. Sure, you just might be able to pull off two papers and a presentation during midterms week. But what happens if you catch the flu the night you're supposed to be pulling the all-nighter? Expect the unexpected so you don't have to spend more unplanned time trying to fix your mistakes.
8. Schedule rewards in. Your midterms week is a nightmare, but it will all be over Friday by 2:30. Schedule a fun afternoon and a nice dinner out with some friends; your brain will need it, and you can relax knowing that you're not supposed to be doing anything else.
1. Get -- and use -- a calendar. It can be a paper calendar. It can be your cell phone. It can be a PDA. No matter what kind it is, though, make sure you have one.
2. Write down everything. Write down everything in one place. (Having multiple calendars just gives you more to do amidst an already tight schedule.) Schedule when you plan to sleep, when you are going to do your laundry, when you're going to call your parents The crazier your schedule gets, the more important this becomes.
3. Schedule time to relax. Don't forget to schedule in time to relax and breathe. Just because your calendar goes from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. doesn't mean you can.
4. Keep trying new systems. If your cell phone calendar isn't big enough, buy a paper one. If your paper one keeps getting torn, try a PDA. If you have too many things written down each day, try color-coding to help simplify. Very few college students make it through their programs without some kind of calendaring system; keep trying until you find one that works for you.
5. Allow for flexibility. Things inevitably come up that you weren't expecting. You may not have known that your roommate's birthday is this week, and you certainly don't want to miss the celebrations! Leave room in your calendar so that you can move things around a little when needed.
6. Plan ahead. Do you have a large research paper due the last week of the semester? Work backward in your calendar and figure out how much time you need to write it, how much time you'll need to research it, and how much time you'll need to pick your topic. If you think you'll need six weeks for the entire project, work backward from the due date and schedule the time into your calendar before it's too late.
7. Plan for the unexpected. Sure, you just might be able to pull off two papers and a presentation during midterms week. But what happens if you catch the flu the night you're supposed to be pulling the all-nighter? Expect the unexpected so you don't have to spend more unplanned time trying to fix your mistakes.
8. Schedule rewards in. Your midterms week is a nightmare, but it will all be over Friday by 2:30. Schedule a fun afternoon and a nice dinner out with some friends; your brain will need it, and you can relax knowing that you're not supposed to be doing anything else.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
A few quick and easy tips for a happy relationship
1. Mind your manners. "Please," "thank you" and "you're welcome," can go a long way in helping your partner remember that you respect and love him and don't take him for granted. 2. Variety is the spice of life. Studies have shown that dullness can lead to dissatisfaction with a relationship. Trying something new can be as simple as visiting an unfamiliar restaurant or as grand as a backpacking trip through Sri Lanka. Discoveries you make together will keep you feeling close.
3. The couple that plays together, stays together. Find a sport or hobby that you both love (no, watching TV does not count) and make that a priority in your relationship. Camping, biking, building model trains... whatever it is, find something you enjoy doing together.
4. Fight right. In order to have productive arguments, keep these rules in mind. Don't call your spouse names. When things get really tough, take a break from the argument. Let the other person finish his/her sentences. Don't initiate a discussion when you're angry.
5. I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine. No one likes demands (unless you're in a BDSM role play), but everyone can appreciate a compromise. If you want your lover to do something and you're not sure he'll be agreeable, the quickest way to avoid a confrontation is to sweeten the deal. For example: "Sure, I'll watch Monday Night Football if you take me to see the next movie of my choice."
6. Two heads are better than one. Being in a relationship basically means you've made a merger; you've not only joined assets but inherited the other's problems as well. Rather than looking at his problems as merely his own, tackle them together. For example, if he's gaining weight, rather than pushing him to diet on his own, enroll in an exercise program together.
7. Distance makes the heart grow fonder. Maintain your own friendships and occasionally have a night out without your significant other. Doing things without your s.o. not only makes you miss him or her, it also keeps you sane. And, in case the relationship doesn't work out, you'll still have your friends.
8. Sound it out. It other words: communicate! Talking out the tough subjects—money, religion, fidelity, raising kids—will not be the most fun you've had, but it'll be valuable.
9. Laughter is the best medicine. Learn to laugh at yourself and at silly mistakes. If he throws your $300 cashmere sweater in the dryer, laughing it off is, in the long run, better than getting angry. It's is just a $300 cashmere sweater, not the end of the world.
10. Keep your eyes on the prize. Yes, he forgot your co-worker's name for the tenth time, but it probably doesn't mean he doesn't care about you. If you keep your perspective fixed on the goal—to be in a happy, functioning partnership—you're less likely to get tangled up in every minor annoyance. Remember, you both want the same thing.
11. Quitters never win. Find a ritual and keep it alive, no matter what. Whether it's always kissing each other good night, renewing wedding vows every year, sleeping in as late as you want once a month or committing to having sex once a week, pick something that makes you both feel good and stick to it, even when you're tempted to skip.
12. When the going gets tough, the tough get going... to therapy. Studies show that couples who seek counseling during rocky periods are more successful in resolving their issues than those who don't. Whether its from a religious figure, counselor or mental heatlh professional, getting an expert to help sort out strife is as wise as forgoing self-installation and hiring a plumber to put in a new sink.
3. The couple that plays together, stays together. Find a sport or hobby that you both love (no, watching TV does not count) and make that a priority in your relationship. Camping, biking, building model trains... whatever it is, find something you enjoy doing together.
4. Fight right. In order to have productive arguments, keep these rules in mind. Don't call your spouse names. When things get really tough, take a break from the argument. Let the other person finish his/her sentences. Don't initiate a discussion when you're angry.
5. I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine. No one likes demands (unless you're in a BDSM role play), but everyone can appreciate a compromise. If you want your lover to do something and you're not sure he'll be agreeable, the quickest way to avoid a confrontation is to sweeten the deal. For example: "Sure, I'll watch Monday Night Football if you take me to see the next movie of my choice."
6. Two heads are better than one. Being in a relationship basically means you've made a merger; you've not only joined assets but inherited the other's problems as well. Rather than looking at his problems as merely his own, tackle them together. For example, if he's gaining weight, rather than pushing him to diet on his own, enroll in an exercise program together.
7. Distance makes the heart grow fonder. Maintain your own friendships and occasionally have a night out without your significant other. Doing things without your s.o. not only makes you miss him or her, it also keeps you sane. And, in case the relationship doesn't work out, you'll still have your friends.
8. Sound it out. It other words: communicate! Talking out the tough subjects—money, religion, fidelity, raising kids—will not be the most fun you've had, but it'll be valuable.
9. Laughter is the best medicine. Learn to laugh at yourself and at silly mistakes. If he throws your $300 cashmere sweater in the dryer, laughing it off is, in the long run, better than getting angry. It's is just a $300 cashmere sweater, not the end of the world.
10. Keep your eyes on the prize. Yes, he forgot your co-worker's name for the tenth time, but it probably doesn't mean he doesn't care about you. If you keep your perspective fixed on the goal—to be in a happy, functioning partnership—you're less likely to get tangled up in every minor annoyance. Remember, you both want the same thing.
11. Quitters never win. Find a ritual and keep it alive, no matter what. Whether it's always kissing each other good night, renewing wedding vows every year, sleeping in as late as you want once a month or committing to having sex once a week, pick something that makes you both feel good and stick to it, even when you're tempted to skip.
12. When the going gets tough, the tough get going... to therapy. Studies show that couples who seek counseling during rocky periods are more successful in resolving their issues than those who don't. Whether its from a religious figure, counselor or mental heatlh professional, getting an expert to help sort out strife is as wise as forgoing self-installation and hiring a plumber to put in a new sink.
27 Money Saving Tips
Money Management
It seems like there are a hundred thing competing for your money. It’s hard to know what to do. Here are some smart ways to save money on campus.
Take care of yourself. Your mother isn’t around to remind you to brush your teeth. Nobody’s going to scold you for eating three bowls of Cap’n Crunch. Self-discipline is more important now than it ever has been in your life.
Get in the habit of making smart choices now, and you’ll develop a pattern of behavior that will stand you in good stead the rest of your life.
I’ve saved the best for last. If you can master even one of these, you’ll have a head-start on your friends. Master all four, and you’ll be on the road to wealth. No kidding.
- Join a credit union. Don’t just sign up for a random bank giving away t-shirts or frisbees at registration.
- Don’t get a credit card unless you absolutely need one.
- Avoid non-academic debt. It might seem like a good idea to put that Xbox on a credit card, but it’s not. Focus on developing good money skills with cash. Worry about credit later.
- Save and then splurge. If you decide you must have that Xbox, then save for it. Wait until you can pay cash.
- Pay your bills on time. Basic advice, but it’s surprising how many people lose track of things. Organization and Planning
Track your spending. Use a notebook, or use Quicken if you have it. Good records will prevent you from getting overdrawn at the bank or charging more than your credit limit. - Make a budget. It doesn’t have to be fancy. At the start of the month, estimate how much money you’ll receive and decide where needs to go.
- Save your recipts Put them in a shoebox under your bed if you must, but hold onto them. You’ll need to be able to compare them with statements at the end of the month. And some you’ll need to keep for several years.
- Guard your vital stats. Don’t give out your social security number or your credit card info except to known and trusted sources.
It seems like there are a hundred thing competing for your money. It’s hard to know what to do. Here are some smart ways to save money on campus.
- Buy used textbooks. You’re just going to sell them back at the end of the term. (Or end up wishing you had done so five years from now.) You don’t need new textbooks.
- Skip spring break. Forget the long road trips. You can have a lot of fun for cheap close to campus. (My college used to organize economical group trips; yours probably does, too.) You might be surprised at how fun it can be to stay on campus, too.
- Live without a car. Cars are expensive gas, maintenance, insurance, registration, parking. Stick close to campus. Learn to use mass transit. Find a friend who has a car.
- Don’t hang out with big spenders. Some kids have parents with deep pockets. Other kids are well down the road to financial trouble. Hanging out with them can lead you to spend more than you can afford.
- Take advantage of campus activities. There’s always something to do. Attend free movie festivals. Pay a few bucks to see the local symphony every month. Support the sports teams. Attend lecture series. Get the most from your student ID!
Take care of yourself. Your mother isn’t around to remind you to brush your teeth. Nobody’s going to scold you for eating three bowls of Cap’n Crunch. Self-discipline is more important now than it ever has been in your life.
- Go to class. You’re in college to learn. Everyone skips now and then, but don’t make it a habit. What you learn and do now will have a profound impact on the rest of your life.
- Get involved. Staying busy staves off boredom. It also helps you build skills and form social networks that will last a lifetime. Try out for a play. Join the astronomy club. Write for the school paper. Find something that sounds fun to you and do it. Take risks!
- Stay active. A healthy body costs far less to maintain than an unhealthy body. You don’t have to do much to avoid gaining weight in college. A walk around campus each day will probably do it.
- Eat healthy. It’s possible to eat well on a small budget if you know what you’re doing.
- Limit vices. Beer, cigarettes, and pot are expensive. They also screw with your body and mind. Take it easy on the vices. There’s nothing wrong with a drink or two on Friday night, but don’t go overboard.
- Learn the art of the Cheap Date.
- Take advantage of mother nature
- Go for coffee
- Use CitySearch to track down cheap food and activities
- Attend campus events
- Have fun. Your college years will be some of the best of your life. It’s trite, but true. Make the most of them.
Get in the habit of making smart choices now, and you’ll develop a pattern of behavior that will stand you in good stead the rest of your life.
- Make smart choices. You can do anything you want, but you can’t do everything you want. Decide what’s important to you, and pursue that. And remember to leave time for yourself.
- When you want to buy something, ask yourself “Do I need it?” If you think you do, then wait. Don’t buy on impulse. Write the object of your desire on a piece of paper and pin it to the wall. Look at it every day for a week. If, at the end of the week, you still think you need it, then consider purchasing it.
I’ve saved the best for last. If you can master even one of these, you’ll have a head-start on your friends. Master all four, and you’ll be on the road to wealth. No kidding.
- Spend less then you earn. Don’t earn much? Then don’t spend much. If your spending and income are roughly even, you have two choices: earn more or spend less. When I was in college, I worked as many as four jobs at once. This gave me a lot of spending cash. (Unfortunately, I didn’t do a good job with the spend less part of the equation.)
- Be an outstanding employee. Good work habits can pay enormous dividends, leading to recommendations and contacts that you can use after you’re out of school. Several of my classmates turned work-study jobs into launching pads for future careers.
- Start your own business. Can you install a hard drive? Can you strip a computer of spyware? Can you perform minor car repairs? Do you have a pickup truck you could use to haul furniture? Are you a passable guitar player? Charge cheap rates and exceed expectations. Word will spread. When you’ve built up a customer base, you can raise your rates a little. This is an awesome way to make money.
- Learn to invest. Find a discount broker and begin making regular investments. Sharebuilder is a great choice for college students. It costs only $4 to make a scheduled stock purchase, and you can invest any amount of money, even $20. Don’t obsess over the details yet. You can worry about high returns and low fees later. Right now the most important thing is to develop the investment habit. Ten years from now, you'll thank yourself. If you can find a way to invest $1000 a year for the next ten years, you can set yourself up for life.
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