Wednesday, November 28, 2012

My Blogging Experience

 by Nakesha Willis

I would like to start by saying that this class has indeed been interesting! From blogging to classroom discussions, everything has had its ups and downs! Starting this class, I did not really know what was expected or how to complete certain things and I was quite interested to be enrolled in an English hybrid course. As time went on, I got used to the course and my instructors expectations. I learned lots of creative things technologically! There were three of my blog posts that I chose particularly because they highlighted most of my personal opinions and/or views on certain subject matters.
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The first blog post I chose is blog post #3. That post was to answer the question, “What is college (good) for?” I chose to respond, taking the approach to explain the aspects in which college benefits students individually, society as a whole, and/or both. In this post, the feedback given was for me to expand on the topic, pay more attention to drawing better conclusions and proofread thoroughly. I took that into consideration and revised that post as blog post #6.
In blog post #6, I tried my best to correct the weaknesses of blog post #3. I focused on researching to expand, having my peers and a mentor assist me with proofreading, and decided to write out a simple outline first. I believe those small weaknesses have been improved post after post.
The final post that I chose was blog post #4. That post was to answer the question “Is College Good Enough; Is It Worth the Investment?” I chose to answer on the bases of college being more than good enough due to the fact that only in college will you gain college experience. You also learn responsibility and academically.



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 Out of all our blog posts, these three in particular helped me decide to plan goals for each and everything I want to accomplish! I’ve learned that college is well worth the investment because there’s always room to improve in every aspect of life.   

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

What is College Really Good For? (Blog Post 3-Revised)

by Nakesha S. Willis

            College is an educational institution or establishment that provides higher education or specialized professional or vocational training for students. College is an awesome investment for reasons such as networking/involvement, amazing experiences, and gaining knowledge to obtain a degree in the field of your choice.  
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             Networking is considered meeting new people who could one day be your support system and getting involved while in school to gain opportunities that fulfill your goals. Involvement on your college campus can open up many opportunities in the community, surrounding areas, and even other positions on campus. Being a member of Freshman Forum here at Jacksonville State University, I have met over 70 new people and those people are becoming some of my closest friends. That organization, for example, can help me become more involved with Senate, Go!Leaders, and Ambassadors. Members of those organizations display teamwork, school spirit, and professionalism in everything they do to accomplish many different tasks. That’s networking! Louis Maynard states in Live and Learn: Why We Have College that college exposes future citizens to material that enlightens and empowers them, whatever careers they end up choosing. By that, he means college is to prepare you for what you choose to pursue. If you skip out on the college experience, you’re missing a valuable part of your life. College teaches a great deal of responsibility. It’s an environment where you learn to network and learn new things each day.


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            Many people, like me, believe knowledge is everything! Most professions or occupations today require a certain level of degree and experience.  In the article Professor: Value of College Extends Beyond Paycheck by NPR Staff, Professor Mike Rose, speaks on the importance of getting an education. He is adamant that we are not learning just to make a living, but to assure that you will be able to pursue the things you desire most. I definitely support that statement. I have always been told that nothing will be handed to you, it is up to you to work hard for what you would like to accomplish.
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            Many people want to know, does a degree vary in importance based on your field of study? There are various statistics that give responses to this question; one being How Much is a College Degree Worth? Depends On Your Major. I believe all degrees are important. While pursuing a career, you learn many things. With most majors, students are allotted the opportunity to intern in their field to get an idea of the type of work that is to be done. Interning allows you to meet many people as well, such as business owners, school administrators, etc.

           All in all, I am adamant about the idea that college is very beneficial to everyone and their future endeavors. Knowledge is key! It is up to the individual to decide whether or not they want to complete short term goals to succeed long term.