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Play the Basics: Communicating your way to the top

This was a very informative workshop.  I was able to learn things that I did not know before like I could go to the advisement center and request a peer advisor without waiting on line.  I also learn about DegreeWorks … Continue reading

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Stress and Anxiety Reduction Workshop

I attended a workshop about how to manage stress and anxiety.  The speakers were very informative.   The first speaker made us go through a meditation section.  The meditation was a breathing exercise that lasted about 7 – 10 minutes and … Continue reading

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Career Planning: Basic Interviewing Techniques

I went to the career planning workshop about basic interviewing techniques.  This workshop was beneficial because it had information on different interview questions and strategies, how to dress for success, questions to ask employers, and company research resources.   The workshop also … Continue reading

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The Changing Nature of Race, Power and Ethnicity in the Era of Obama and Sotomayor

The workshop room was filled which forced people to sit on the ground or stand.  Once the workshop started, four professors talked about ethnicity and race by using charts, maps, and diagrams from a PowerPoint.  Something that caught my attention … Continue reading

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The Nature of Landscape/The Nature of Photography

It was fascinating to see the different images in the art gallery.  The aerial photographs taken by Marilyn Bridges created new perspective on places like Machu Picchu and a New York City toll plaza.  Bridges’ photographs also try to influence … Continue reading

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Employers Complain about Communication Skills

The whole article stresses the importance of communication skills.  People spend their time instant messaging on their phone or on the Internet that communication skills are slowly deteriorating.  Employers look for job applicants who are able to articulate their thoughts.  … Continue reading

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Library Tour

Jahn was very helpful on the Library Tour.  He pointed out the location of the circulation desk, the printing room,  and  other important places in the library.  He explained that we can ask for a study room and study with … Continue reading

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Freshman Reception

Nearly the entire freshmen class was there.  People were pushing each other to try to get it over with.  By the time I got in, the advisers were just signing the passport and allowing people to leave.  I was able … Continue reading

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