*Have you met anyone new who is important to you? Have you rekindled any old friendships that have made you stronger?
I haven't actually made super, awesome, close friends with anyone in the class, but that definitely doesn't mean that i dont consider them my freinds. I talk to all of them whenever I see them. I love meeting new people and hanging out with a variety of different people. So yes, I would say that everyone I met in UN 100 is important to me. Also, meeting Alyssa and Becca (my suitemates) was just an awesome experience. Those two mean so much to me, and I would have struggled big time if i didn't have them.
I always talked to my cousin Chris, but now that we are at the same school, I see him almost every single day. I stop by and visit him or visit him almost every day, and then on the weekends we either ride home together, or I go hang out with him, alyssa, and his friends.
*Have you experienced any major changes academically or personally?
Academically I am definitely working harder than I did in high school. I think i have developed a few better study habits as well. Personally, i think i am the same bubbly, smiley Ashley that I was in high school. :)
*What is your one BEST or FAVORITE memory of this semester?
I think my favorite memory would have to be ..... okay this is a hard question. To be honest I can't think of anything specific at the moment, but i will say that the night of the Brule Run, Alyssa and I were getting ready to head over the the courtyard and we were just having the best time ever. It was such a fun and giggly couple hours and it was just so much fun.
WOAH i just thought of one!!! One night i went over to my friend Nick and Jakes room just to visit them while i was eating my spaghetti o's. We started talking about the black light they had just bought when the subject of detergent came up. Supposably it glows really well in the black light. Without even saying ne thing... Nick got up, grabbed detergent, a plate, and a paint brush and painted a smiley face on the wall. It was all downhill from there. The walls were covered, along with our faces, arms, and the boys' bodies (dont ask lol). It was the most fun I've ever had. I took a walk over to VanAntwerp to convince Chris to turn his black light on... to surprise everyone when i lit up the room. hahaha it was so funny... other than the fact that i had to wash my body 3 times that night to get "MOST" of it off. For the next 24 hours my face felt like it was on fire and my lip was swollen. But it was all worth it!
*How will you live your life to the fullest?
In order to live my life to the fullest, I am definitely going to make sure that right now I work hard to achieve the best grades I can. These couple of years will affect the rest of my life. Also, these are goin to be the best years of my life, so I am goin to make sure i meet as many people as possible, and get involved in as many activities as possible.
Just as long as I have a happy, healthy family, put faith in what i truley believe, and do everything to the best of my ability... i think i'm set to go. :)
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Blog #11
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” –Stephen Covey
1) Reflect upon what you read in Chapter 11 of Thriving in College. What does this quote mean to you or how can you apply it to your life?
Chapter 11 talks about interpersonal relationships and how to build and keep them strong. This quote, to me, means that it is way more important to listen to others first before you start giving your opinion. I'm pretty sure I have stumbled upon this type of situation way too many times. The type of situation where you were listening, but did not put forth the effort to "really" listen. Because of this, you did not get the full picture of what they were saying, and you end up saying something that you definitely end up regreting later. For example: there have been many times in my life when I was already flustered about something that had happened earlier in the day, so when I'm having a conversation with someone else later on, I don't really listen to what they exactly saying, and I end up jumping to conclusions. Situations like this are what the quote above is refering to. You should ALWAYS pay full attention to what others are saying, and make sure you understand what they are saying before you begin to talk. As talked about in Ch. 11, it is always best to show the other person that you are listening and that you care. If you do not fully listen to them and then begin to talk and try to get them to understand your side of the situation, what makes you think that they are going to care.
2) (Refer to page 380 of the text): Are you a “Crisis Tickler,” “Withholder,” “Irritator,” “Blamer,” or “Gunnysacker?” Explain.
Wow that's a really hard question. In my opinion, i don't think i have a set technique. I think I hit all the points, because i will fight with different people differently. It just really depends on who I am upset with at the time.
First of all, people don't see me upset very often, because I very rarely get mad. I'm a pretty easy going person, and I dont like to make a big deal about a lot of things, because i LOVE being friends with a variety of different kinds of people. To do that, i believe you have to be lenient in many situations and on many occasions.
When I do get upset with people, it is usually with the people i am closest to. (that sounds really bad, but it's true) When it comes to my sisters, I definitely like to use the irritators technique. Com'mon... they're my sisters. If I'm mad at them, of course I'm going to want to bug the heck out of them, because that's probably what they were doing to make me upset in the first place.
When I'm upset with Daniel I have found that i like to use a variety. I guess it depends what mood I am in. Lot of times I will just ignore him, or just not seem overly excited to see him. Looking at it now, I guess I did it, because he would know instantly that I was mad at him and I knew it was a sort of punishment because he couldnt stand not talking to me or me not being excited to see him. Sometimes I will use the blamers technique on him too. It has always had this thing where he can't be mad at me for more than an hour. So, I think it just comes down to the fact that I can blame everything on him and in less than an hour he wont care anymore and I feel better because i secretly convinced myself that it wasn't my fault (when 95% of the time it is).
I tend to use the Gunnysackers technique on my mom. I do this because my mom is put through enough critisism and put-downs from my dad as it is, so I dont always like to tell her i am upset with her. So when she finally does something that I cant hold inside and i need to say something to her about it, I usually end up spilling out everything else along with it. I dont mean to do this to my mom, it just seems to accidentally happen.
The very few times in my life that I have gotten upset with someone who isn't family or practically family, I tend to use the Crisis Ticklers technique. When i do this i try to use an innoccent sounding statement or question that will hopefully trigger them to realize that i am bothered by whats going on. I usually do this because if it works then we dont have that conversation where i feel like a jerk for saying something, and if it doesnt work, then i just learn to deal with it and i end up getting over it in time.
Looking at what i just wrote makes me feel pretty bad. I guess i never really realized how bad all of these things were. :(
1) Reflect upon what you read in Chapter 11 of Thriving in College. What does this quote mean to you or how can you apply it to your life?
Chapter 11 talks about interpersonal relationships and how to build and keep them strong. This quote, to me, means that it is way more important to listen to others first before you start giving your opinion. I'm pretty sure I have stumbled upon this type of situation way too many times. The type of situation where you were listening, but did not put forth the effort to "really" listen. Because of this, you did not get the full picture of what they were saying, and you end up saying something that you definitely end up regreting later. For example: there have been many times in my life when I was already flustered about something that had happened earlier in the day, so when I'm having a conversation with someone else later on, I don't really listen to what they exactly saying, and I end up jumping to conclusions. Situations like this are what the quote above is refering to. You should ALWAYS pay full attention to what others are saying, and make sure you understand what they are saying before you begin to talk. As talked about in Ch. 11, it is always best to show the other person that you are listening and that you care. If you do not fully listen to them and then begin to talk and try to get them to understand your side of the situation, what makes you think that they are going to care.
2) (Refer to page 380 of the text): Are you a “Crisis Tickler,” “Withholder,” “Irritator,” “Blamer,” or “Gunnysacker?” Explain.
Wow that's a really hard question. In my opinion, i don't think i have a set technique. I think I hit all the points, because i will fight with different people differently. It just really depends on who I am upset with at the time.
First of all, people don't see me upset very often, because I very rarely get mad. I'm a pretty easy going person, and I dont like to make a big deal about a lot of things, because i LOVE being friends with a variety of different kinds of people. To do that, i believe you have to be lenient in many situations and on many occasions.
When I do get upset with people, it is usually with the people i am closest to. (that sounds really bad, but it's true) When it comes to my sisters, I definitely like to use the irritators technique. Com'mon... they're my sisters. If I'm mad at them, of course I'm going to want to bug the heck out of them, because that's probably what they were doing to make me upset in the first place.
When I'm upset with Daniel I have found that i like to use a variety. I guess it depends what mood I am in. Lot of times I will just ignore him, or just not seem overly excited to see him. Looking at it now, I guess I did it, because he would know instantly that I was mad at him and I knew it was a sort of punishment because he couldnt stand not talking to me or me not being excited to see him. Sometimes I will use the blamers technique on him too. It has always had this thing where he can't be mad at me for more than an hour. So, I think it just comes down to the fact that I can blame everything on him and in less than an hour he wont care anymore and I feel better because i secretly convinced myself that it wasn't my fault (when 95% of the time it is).
I tend to use the Gunnysackers technique on my mom. I do this because my mom is put through enough critisism and put-downs from my dad as it is, so I dont always like to tell her i am upset with her. So when she finally does something that I cant hold inside and i need to say something to her about it, I usually end up spilling out everything else along with it. I dont mean to do this to my mom, it just seems to accidentally happen.
The very few times in my life that I have gotten upset with someone who isn't family or practically family, I tend to use the Crisis Ticklers technique. When i do this i try to use an innoccent sounding statement or question that will hopefully trigger them to realize that i am bothered by whats going on. I usually do this because if it works then we dont have that conversation where i feel like a jerk for saying something, and if it doesnt work, then i just learn to deal with it and i end up getting over it in time.
Looking at what i just wrote makes me feel pretty bad. I guess i never really realized how bad all of these things were. :(
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Blog #10
"Who are the people in your life that you tend to turn to for social support when you are experiencing stress or need personal encouragement?"
The person I definitely go to every single time is Daniel. He is my best friend and the person that has given me every ounce of confidence I have. He has ALWAYS been there for me, not matter the situation. He had never let me down, and I know he never will. He always knows what to say or what to do; whether I'm stressed out, upset about something that happened during my day, or if I just feel like the world is crashing down around me. I can't express how thankful I am to have him in my life.
If I ever need more than one opinion, I go to my mom. My mom is always there for me, but the reason she is always my second choice is because she tends to lecture and make everything feel like it's my fault. But i love here anyways, and I know that no matter what the situation, she will always be there for me.
The person I definitely go to every single time is Daniel. He is my best friend and the person that has given me every ounce of confidence I have. He has ALWAYS been there for me, not matter the situation. He had never let me down, and I know he never will. He always knows what to say or what to do; whether I'm stressed out, upset about something that happened during my day, or if I just feel like the world is crashing down around me. I can't express how thankful I am to have him in my life.
If I ever need more than one opinion, I go to my mom. My mom is always there for me, but the reason she is always my second choice is because she tends to lecture and make everything feel like it's my fault. But i love here anyways, and I know that no matter what the situation, she will always be there for me.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Blog #9
1) What are you most stressed-out with at the moment? Why? Is your body re-acting to this stress? Devise a plan to deal with it.
Right now I am most stressed out with still trying to fix my procrastination!!! I am getting a little better though, but I still wish it wasn't this bad. It's just frustrating.... i want to get my homework done, but i just keep putting it off. I think my body is reacting to it a little, because i always feel worn out and I'm not even doing any thing. I really have to write out a plan/schedule for studying time and free time, then abide by that schedule.
2) FFN: Chapter 8 / This is a creative writing exercise! Read the following scenario and finish it based on your knowledge after reading Chapter 8.
You are "Raul" and have just immigrated to the American West illegally from Mexico. You brought your wife and two young children with you on a frightening and expensive 4-day journey in the back of a beat-up truck to arrive in Texas. You can't find work there and Border Patrol is cracking down, so you decide to migrate north a bit where you have relatives in Colorado. You are hired on the spot by ConAgra to work in one of their "beef processing" plants. -Describe in sensory detail your place of employment. (What's it look like, what is going on, how do people act, what do you wear, what is your job? etc..)
-How much $$$ do you earn?
-How do your days go? What are your work hours and what do you do after work?
-Where do you live, what do you live in, how is your quality of life?
I have just been hired into the beef processing buisness, and the future doesn't look so bright. It is a dark, plain looking building that I walk into every day. I put on my hard hat, metal-like apron, coat, and my boots and then head to my station. I work in an area where my quickness and strength is put to the test. I, along with many other men, must use a large metal hook to drag a large piece of meat of a conver belt, use a large knife and all our strength to cut away meat that is unwanted, and then throw it back on the belt. It is a very physical and mental demanding job. The pay does not fit the job at all. I am getting paid minimum wage even though I am working horribly long shifts and not getting paid extra for any overtime.
The working conditions are almost unbearable. It is cool in this part of the factory, but with the type of work I am doing.... It feels like a hundred degrees. So far, I have witnessed that there is no time to think; you just do it. And if your actions and your other limbs dont match up, then something bad happens. I have not been here very long, but i have already witnessed horrible things. The smell is almost unbearable. The noise level is outrageous. There is no emotion unless you take the split second to look into the eyes of the person next to you. You may catch that glimpse of regret or depression.
When I'm done with work, I wearily make it back to my family in the basement of my realitives' home. They are waiting for me to arrive so we can spend a few minutes together before I go to bed to prepare for the next early rise. We dont have much, but we try to make the best of all we have, and just remain thankful for having each other and a place to stay.
Right now I am most stressed out with still trying to fix my procrastination!!! I am getting a little better though, but I still wish it wasn't this bad. It's just frustrating.... i want to get my homework done, but i just keep putting it off. I think my body is reacting to it a little, because i always feel worn out and I'm not even doing any thing. I really have to write out a plan/schedule for studying time and free time, then abide by that schedule.
2) FFN: Chapter 8 / This is a creative writing exercise! Read the following scenario and finish it based on your knowledge after reading Chapter 8.
You are "Raul" and have just immigrated to the American West illegally from Mexico. You brought your wife and two young children with you on a frightening and expensive 4-day journey in the back of a beat-up truck to arrive in Texas. You can't find work there and Border Patrol is cracking down, so you decide to migrate north a bit where you have relatives in Colorado. You are hired on the spot by ConAgra to work in one of their "beef processing" plants. -Describe in sensory detail your place of employment. (What's it look like, what is going on, how do people act, what do you wear, what is your job? etc..)
-How much $$$ do you earn?
-How do your days go? What are your work hours and what do you do after work?
-Where do you live, what do you live in, how is your quality of life?
I have just been hired into the beef processing buisness, and the future doesn't look so bright. It is a dark, plain looking building that I walk into every day. I put on my hard hat, metal-like apron, coat, and my boots and then head to my station. I work in an area where my quickness and strength is put to the test. I, along with many other men, must use a large metal hook to drag a large piece of meat of a conver belt, use a large knife and all our strength to cut away meat that is unwanted, and then throw it back on the belt. It is a very physical and mental demanding job. The pay does not fit the job at all. I am getting paid minimum wage even though I am working horribly long shifts and not getting paid extra for any overtime.
The working conditions are almost unbearable. It is cool in this part of the factory, but with the type of work I am doing.... It feels like a hundred degrees. So far, I have witnessed that there is no time to think; you just do it. And if your actions and your other limbs dont match up, then something bad happens. I have not been here very long, but i have already witnessed horrible things. The smell is almost unbearable. The noise level is outrageous. There is no emotion unless you take the split second to look into the eyes of the person next to you. You may catch that glimpse of regret or depression.
When I'm done with work, I wearily make it back to my family in the basement of my realitives' home. They are waiting for me to arrive so we can spend a few minutes together before I go to bed to prepare for the next early rise. We dont have much, but we try to make the best of all we have, and just remain thankful for having each other and a place to stay.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Blog #8
What was the most rewarding lesson of this class?
I really think that lesson about study habits will really help me get better grades. I learned some new things that I have never even thought about before.
What would you change about yourself, your habits, your priorities after taking this corse.
This course kind of opened my eyes a little bit. It helped me realize that I wasn't working as hard as I could be, because there are so many more things I could be doing to better my grades. So I definitely think that I need to change some of these study habits I have, along with my procrastination, and substitute that with some of these better techniques for studying, reading, and test taking that we learned in class.
I really think that lesson about study habits will really help me get better grades. I learned some new things that I have never even thought about before.
What would you change about yourself, your habits, your priorities after taking this corse.
This course kind of opened my eyes a little bit. It helped me realize that I wasn't working as hard as I could be, because there are so many more things I could be doing to better my grades. So I definitely think that I need to change some of these study habits I have, along with my procrastination, and substitute that with some of these better techniques for studying, reading, and test taking that we learned in class.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Blog #7
1) Post your favorite lyrics, poem, or quote for this week.
" Love at first is summertime, that's when you think that everything's fine. No one ever thinks it gunna end. When things go wrong and winter comes, you're gunna need to run to someone. Left alone you'll just freeze up again. But you should know, when it gets too cold, you're not alone. I'll melt the snow. " ~Shayne Ward 'Melt the Snow'
2) Develop two reflection questions that you would ask your students at this point in the course if you were a UN100 Professor.
-How do you think you have changed acedemically since the beginning of this school year?
-Do you believe you are working to your full ablility in all of your classes?
3) What are you passionate about? Why?
I'm not really sure. Haha. I guess I would have to say that I am probably the most passionate about my religion and sports. I have been raised by a loving family that have taught me how to build a strong relationship with God, and I think I have just picked up a lot of their passion and made it into my own.
I LOVE to play sports! So when I get on that court, or on that field, or on that track, I'm always going to give 110%. I want to do good, and I always want to improve.
4) How are you going to finance your three years of the Radiology program? If you will be in debt from student loans at the end, calculate roughly how much you will owe upon graduation.
Right now I am not in any debt... YAY! The money I have used to pay for everything so far has come straight out of my account at the credit union. I also have a couple awesome scholarships that I am getting some extra help from. But, next semester I do have to take out a smaller loan. I'm not exactly sure how much I will be in debt by the time I graduate, but I think it will be some where around $30,000 dollars. Yup, I'm not excited for that.
5) Have you changed your mind or do you have any new concerns about your program of study after our guest speakers today (Dr. Foley & Joanne)? Are you thinking of a different major or are you dead set on Radiology? What behavior(s) will you maybe have to change in order to keep up with and make the cut?
I have definitely not changed my mind about my major. I am pretty happy with radiology, but after hearing the guest speakers, I do have a couple new concerns now. I am very nervous for the fact that there will only be 10 people admitted into the program. I was always hearing 10-12 and 10-15. I thought for sure they were gunna have a couple more than 10. Darnit! Also, the way Joanne was talking, she didn't seem like grades were as important as I thought they were. Obviously they are going to come into play, but she didn't stress them as much as I thought she would have. She talked more about showing her that we could care for people. I know I can do that, but now I'm just a little more nervous than before.
I am definitely going to have to start managing my time a little better, so I can start giving myself extra time to sit down and plan this whole situation out.
6) FAST FOOD NATION (You should be reading through Chapter 7 at this point)Reflect upon the opening lines of Chapter 7:
"You can smell Greeley, Colorado, long before you can see it. The smell is hard to forget but not easy to describe, a combination of live animals, manure, and dead animals being rendered into dog food."
This must be an AWESOME place to live! I can totally smell it just by reading his description... and believe me, it smells great! Just Kidding.
-Have you ever read The Jungle by Upton Sinclair? If so, how does it relate to FFN?
Nope, I have never read The Jungle. I've never even heard of it.
-How high is the employee turnover rate in the meat industry and why don't the packing plants see this as a problem?
The turnover rate is about 100 percent annually. It's not a problem, because then the workforce is easier to control them, and it's harder for the workforce to unionize.
We discussed captive supplies of cattle versus regular farming. Reflect upon this quote from page 150: "To supply the beef slaughterhouse, ConAgra operates a pair of enormous feedlots. Each of them can hold up to one hundred thousand head of cattle..During the three months before slaughter, they eat grain..The grain fattens the cattle quickly, aided by the anabolic steroids implanted in their ear."
-Do you think that these animals' emotions (fears, stress, anger) affect the meat we eat derived from them? How?
Yes, I do think the emotions of the animals affect the meat we get from them. I'm not exactly sure how it would affect the meat, but just by knowing that if the animal is completely stressed out, its body can't be in that great of shape. .... I have no idea.
-How do you feel about eating steroids via consumption of "USDA Inspected" beef?
I'm definitely not to fond of the idea. It's actually pretty gross and .... yup i dont actually know what to say. I'm just really shocked to hear that.
" Love at first is summertime, that's when you think that everything's fine. No one ever thinks it gunna end. When things go wrong and winter comes, you're gunna need to run to someone. Left alone you'll just freeze up again. But you should know, when it gets too cold, you're not alone. I'll melt the snow. " ~Shayne Ward 'Melt the Snow'
2) Develop two reflection questions that you would ask your students at this point in the course if you were a UN100 Professor.
-How do you think you have changed acedemically since the beginning of this school year?
-Do you believe you are working to your full ablility in all of your classes?
3) What are you passionate about? Why?
I'm not really sure. Haha. I guess I would have to say that I am probably the most passionate about my religion and sports. I have been raised by a loving family that have taught me how to build a strong relationship with God, and I think I have just picked up a lot of their passion and made it into my own.
I LOVE to play sports! So when I get on that court, or on that field, or on that track, I'm always going to give 110%. I want to do good, and I always want to improve.
4) How are you going to finance your three years of the Radiology program? If you will be in debt from student loans at the end, calculate roughly how much you will owe upon graduation.
Right now I am not in any debt... YAY! The money I have used to pay for everything so far has come straight out of my account at the credit union. I also have a couple awesome scholarships that I am getting some extra help from. But, next semester I do have to take out a smaller loan. I'm not exactly sure how much I will be in debt by the time I graduate, but I think it will be some where around $30,000 dollars. Yup, I'm not excited for that.
5) Have you changed your mind or do you have any new concerns about your program of study after our guest speakers today (Dr. Foley & Joanne)? Are you thinking of a different major or are you dead set on Radiology? What behavior(s) will you maybe have to change in order to keep up with and make the cut?
I have definitely not changed my mind about my major. I am pretty happy with radiology, but after hearing the guest speakers, I do have a couple new concerns now. I am very nervous for the fact that there will only be 10 people admitted into the program. I was always hearing 10-12 and 10-15. I thought for sure they were gunna have a couple more than 10. Darnit! Also, the way Joanne was talking, she didn't seem like grades were as important as I thought they were. Obviously they are going to come into play, but she didn't stress them as much as I thought she would have. She talked more about showing her that we could care for people. I know I can do that, but now I'm just a little more nervous than before.
I am definitely going to have to start managing my time a little better, so I can start giving myself extra time to sit down and plan this whole situation out.
6) FAST FOOD NATION (You should be reading through Chapter 7 at this point)Reflect upon the opening lines of Chapter 7:
"You can smell Greeley, Colorado, long before you can see it. The smell is hard to forget but not easy to describe, a combination of live animals, manure, and dead animals being rendered into dog food."
This must be an AWESOME place to live! I can totally smell it just by reading his description... and believe me, it smells great! Just Kidding.
-Have you ever read The Jungle by Upton Sinclair? If so, how does it relate to FFN?
Nope, I have never read The Jungle. I've never even heard of it.
-How high is the employee turnover rate in the meat industry and why don't the packing plants see this as a problem?
The turnover rate is about 100 percent annually. It's not a problem, because then the workforce is easier to control them, and it's harder for the workforce to unionize.
We discussed captive supplies of cattle versus regular farming. Reflect upon this quote from page 150: "To supply the beef slaughterhouse, ConAgra operates a pair of enormous feedlots. Each of them can hold up to one hundred thousand head of cattle..During the three months before slaughter, they eat grain..The grain fattens the cattle quickly, aided by the anabolic steroids implanted in their ear."
-Do you think that these animals' emotions (fears, stress, anger) affect the meat we eat derived from them? How?
Yes, I do think the emotions of the animals affect the meat we get from them. I'm not exactly sure how it would affect the meat, but just by knowing that if the animal is completely stressed out, its body can't be in that great of shape. .... I have no idea.
-How do you feel about eating steroids via consumption of "USDA Inspected" beef?
I'm definitely not to fond of the idea. It's actually pretty gross and .... yup i dont actually know what to say. I'm just really shocked to hear that.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Blog #6
Reflect upon one tactic we discussed in class this week concerning Procrastination, Study Habits, Retainment, or Test-Taking/Anxiety. (Choose something that you will probably try and discuss why).
One of the things week talked about in class last week was Test-Taking/ Anxiety. I am pretty bad when it comes to tests. 1) I freak out and tell myself I'm going to fail, and 2) I am trying to cram information into my head until the very last second.
I'm probably goin to start trying to relax for a little bit before the test. I should really just sit and calm down about 15 minutes prior to the test. Also, I'm going to start trying to be a little more positive. I've always been a good student, and I've never done absolutely horrible on tests, so I should be able to at least focus on some positive aspects before the test.
One of the things week talked about in class last week was Test-Taking/ Anxiety. I am pretty bad when it comes to tests. 1) I freak out and tell myself I'm going to fail, and 2) I am trying to cram information into my head until the very last second.
I'm probably goin to start trying to relax for a little bit before the test. I should really just sit and calm down about 15 minutes prior to the test. Also, I'm going to start trying to be a little more positive. I've always been a good student, and I've never done absolutely horrible on tests, so I should be able to at least focus on some positive aspects before the test.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
What do you feel this course (UN100) should focus on?
I think that this course should focus on teaching us different ways that we can improve our studying habits. I think we should also be learning about all the buildings on campus and what each one has to offer us.
What do you need help in, specifically?Please write at least one paragraph focusing on your specific academic needs.
I need help in developing good study habits. I am usually a good student, but lately I've been kind of slacking because I'm so tired. The reason I'm so tired is because I actually started meeting people and making friends so I've been hanging out 24/7 and not balancing my homework with my free time. I know we talked about this a little in class, by making those planners, but I am still having a difficult time managing my time. I could also use some help in studying. I can't seem to find a good way of studying unless it's a subject where I can use notecards.
I think that this course should focus on teaching us different ways that we can improve our studying habits. I think we should also be learning about all the buildings on campus and what each one has to offer us.
What do you need help in, specifically?Please write at least one paragraph focusing on your specific academic needs.
I need help in developing good study habits. I am usually a good student, but lately I've been kind of slacking because I'm so tired. The reason I'm so tired is because I actually started meeting people and making friends so I've been hanging out 24/7 and not balancing my homework with my free time. I know we talked about this a little in class, by making those planners, but I am still having a difficult time managing my time. I could also use some help in studying. I can't seem to find a good way of studying unless it's a subject where I can use notecards.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Blog #4
Ø What is your plan to get involved on campus? What are your interests? Will you or have you joined any student organizations? Which two events besides UNITED & Career Major Fair do you plan on attending?
My plan on getting involved on campus starts with meeting new people, because so far I've realized that the more people you meet and get to know, you get invited to do more things and a variety of things on campus. So far, the things I've been looking into for getting involved all have one thing in common.... FUN. I have attended a football game and the hypnotist so far, and they were both really fun. I also plan to go to a hockey game and a rugby game this weekend. I haven't joined any organizations yet, but I'm planning on getting involved in Superior Edge.
Ø Fast Food Nation - Chapter 6:
Ø What are some of the problems facing cattle ranchers?
Ranchers are facing problems such as: rising land prices, stagnant beef prices, oversupplies of cattle, increased shipment of live cattle from Canada and Mexico, development procedures, inheritance taxes, and health scares about beef. Also, a lot of the land that ranchers once used is now being used for the building of new and improved buildings and facilities.
Ø What are “captive supplies” of cattle? (“The four major meatpacking companies now control about 20 percent of the live cattle in the U.S. through ‘captive supplies’” (138). (See also p. 142).
Captive supplies are cattle that are either maintained in company-owned feedlots or purchased in advance through forward contracts.
Ø What was the impact of the Chicken McNugget on the poultry industry?
The poultry industry used to sell whole chickens, but now they sell them cut into pieces, cultets, and nuggets. Also, chicken sellers used to grow their own chicken. Now, the industry consists of the big company sellers and then there is the growers. Growers don't even own the chickens they grow; they are owned by the big companies.
Ø How does the nutritional value of a McNugget compare to a hamburger?
Today's McNuggets contain twice as much fat per ounce than a hamburger.
Ø How does the suicide rate for ranchers and farmers compare with the rate for U.S. citizens in general? Why?
The rate of suicide for ranchers is 3 times higher than the national average. This is because or all the pressure put on the ranchers by the influence of fast food chains, the monopoly power in the meatpacking industry, the depressed prices in the cattle market, etc.
Ø Do you feel as if there is any healthy fast food available to consumers? If so, where and why? Give specific examples of products.. Please be honest and support your opinions. For example, I feel that Subway's Veggie Sub is extremely healthy due to its freshly-cut produce, cheese, and fresh-baked breads. I actually talked to a friend who works at Subway and he said in MQT, they slice their own produce. (My fear was that it arrived pre-sliced and filled with preservatives). It's not organic, but it's a start.
I don't think that there is a fast food place that's completely healthy to eat at, but there is Subway which has a healthier menu; as stated above, has the fresh veggies, and Fazoli's which seems to be a bit healthier than places like McDonald's and Burger King just because not all their food is covered with grease.
My plan on getting involved on campus starts with meeting new people, because so far I've realized that the more people you meet and get to know, you get invited to do more things and a variety of things on campus. So far, the things I've been looking into for getting involved all have one thing in common.... FUN. I have attended a football game and the hypnotist so far, and they were both really fun. I also plan to go to a hockey game and a rugby game this weekend. I haven't joined any organizations yet, but I'm planning on getting involved in Superior Edge.
Ø Fast Food Nation - Chapter 6:
Ø What are some of the problems facing cattle ranchers?
Ranchers are facing problems such as: rising land prices, stagnant beef prices, oversupplies of cattle, increased shipment of live cattle from Canada and Mexico, development procedures, inheritance taxes, and health scares about beef. Also, a lot of the land that ranchers once used is now being used for the building of new and improved buildings and facilities.
Ø What are “captive supplies” of cattle? (“The four major meatpacking companies now control about 20 percent of the live cattle in the U.S. through ‘captive supplies’” (138). (See also p. 142).
Captive supplies are cattle that are either maintained in company-owned feedlots or purchased in advance through forward contracts.
Ø What was the impact of the Chicken McNugget on the poultry industry?
The poultry industry used to sell whole chickens, but now they sell them cut into pieces, cultets, and nuggets. Also, chicken sellers used to grow their own chicken. Now, the industry consists of the big company sellers and then there is the growers. Growers don't even own the chickens they grow; they are owned by the big companies.
Ø How does the nutritional value of a McNugget compare to a hamburger?
Today's McNuggets contain twice as much fat per ounce than a hamburger.
Ø How does the suicide rate for ranchers and farmers compare with the rate for U.S. citizens in general? Why?
The rate of suicide for ranchers is 3 times higher than the national average. This is because or all the pressure put on the ranchers by the influence of fast food chains, the monopoly power in the meatpacking industry, the depressed prices in the cattle market, etc.
Ø Do you feel as if there is any healthy fast food available to consumers? If so, where and why? Give specific examples of products.. Please be honest and support your opinions. For example, I feel that Subway's Veggie Sub is extremely healthy due to its freshly-cut produce, cheese, and fresh-baked breads. I actually talked to a friend who works at Subway and he said in MQT, they slice their own produce. (My fear was that it arrived pre-sliced and filled with preservatives). It's not organic, but it's a start.
I don't think that there is a fast food place that's completely healthy to eat at, but there is Subway which has a healthier menu; as stated above, has the fresh veggies, and Fazoli's which seems to be a bit healthier than places like McDonald's and Burger King just because not all their food is covered with grease.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Blog #3
Ø Describe your ideal Instructor/Professor.
My ideal Instructor would have to be the type that only tests you on what he/she lectures on. I don't mind if they lecture the main points of a subject and then expect you to read those points in the text book and know all the details, but I really don't like when they lecture on certain things and then expect you to read the entire book and know everything they didn't talk about.
Ø “I knew it when I studied it, but I forgot it on the test.” How can students study differently to prevent this from happening?
All students have different learning styles. In order to prevent forgetting things when it comes to test time, you should make sure you know your learning style and you should be studying that way. If you are studying with people who have different learning styles than you, you may think your studying and picking up information, but you really aren't.
Ø How do you study for quizzes/tests?
When studying, I make sure I read through all my notes a couple of times, and then type all the information I remember. I then review my notes and compare them to what I typed to see what information I missed. Also, I like to write out notecards and then study that way as well.
Ø What do you have trouble with on quizzes/tests?
I am absolutely horrible with timed tests and quizzes. I have really bad concentration, so lots of times I have to read a question at least 3 times. Because of this, I then struggle to get the quiz or test done in time.
*Please go to the website listed below, which is a "Letter to McDonald's" from a former employee. Read it and write at least a paragraph reaction on your Blog site.http://www.aboutmyjob.com/main.php3?action=displayarticle&artid=3141
After reading some of the chapters in FFN, I totally believe this person's story. Even though the person said when they could and couldn't work, the took advantage of them and made them work whenever the wanted, and then on top of that... treated them like crap. The employee tells us a number of things that happens behind the scenes and some of it is just unbelievable. Those fast food restaurants are gross and discusting. Most of the people that work there, I would imagine, can't really get jobs any where else, so Mc Donald's takes advantage of these poor people, and screws them over big time; no breaks, sucky hours, and horrible pay.
Also, read this short excerpt-- I was shocked:For coffee drinkers, it would seem fairly safe to just grab a quick cup of coffee at McDonalds on the way to work. But many health conscious people would object to it also including this list of ingredients: sodium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate, Di-Acetyl Tartrate Ester of Monoglyceride, sodium stearoyl lactylate, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium citrate, and carrageenan.
I'm not really sure what any of those ingredients are, but I'm pretty sure I would be absolutely correct if I were to say that they are not good for you. :) And if they're not... that's a lot of non-healthy things in one cup of coffee.
My ideal Instructor would have to be the type that only tests you on what he/she lectures on. I don't mind if they lecture the main points of a subject and then expect you to read those points in the text book and know all the details, but I really don't like when they lecture on certain things and then expect you to read the entire book and know everything they didn't talk about.
Ø “I knew it when I studied it, but I forgot it on the test.” How can students study differently to prevent this from happening?
All students have different learning styles. In order to prevent forgetting things when it comes to test time, you should make sure you know your learning style and you should be studying that way. If you are studying with people who have different learning styles than you, you may think your studying and picking up information, but you really aren't.
Ø How do you study for quizzes/tests?
When studying, I make sure I read through all my notes a couple of times, and then type all the information I remember. I then review my notes and compare them to what I typed to see what information I missed. Also, I like to write out notecards and then study that way as well.
Ø What do you have trouble with on quizzes/tests?
I am absolutely horrible with timed tests and quizzes. I have really bad concentration, so lots of times I have to read a question at least 3 times. Because of this, I then struggle to get the quiz or test done in time.
*Please go to the website listed below, which is a "Letter to McDonald's" from a former employee. Read it and write at least a paragraph reaction on your Blog site.http://www.aboutmyjob.com/main.php3?action=displayarticle&artid=3141
After reading some of the chapters in FFN, I totally believe this person's story. Even though the person said when they could and couldn't work, the took advantage of them and made them work whenever the wanted, and then on top of that... treated them like crap. The employee tells us a number of things that happens behind the scenes and some of it is just unbelievable. Those fast food restaurants are gross and discusting. Most of the people that work there, I would imagine, can't really get jobs any where else, so Mc Donald's takes advantage of these poor people, and screws them over big time; no breaks, sucky hours, and horrible pay.
Also, read this short excerpt-- I was shocked:For coffee drinkers, it would seem fairly safe to just grab a quick cup of coffee at McDonalds on the way to work. But many health conscious people would object to it also including this list of ingredients: sodium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate, Di-Acetyl Tartrate Ester of Monoglyceride, sodium stearoyl lactylate, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium citrate, and carrageenan.
I'm not really sure what any of those ingredients are, but I'm pretty sure I would be absolutely correct if I were to say that they are not good for you. :) And if they're not... that's a lot of non-healthy things in one cup of coffee.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Blog #2
Ø Reiterate a term or concept you learned in Anatomy this week.
The skeletal system is made up of 206 bones and is divided into 2 subdivisions. Some to the functions of this system is that it protects vital organs such as the brain, heart, lungs, and spinal cord. It also is used for the storage of minerals, but its most known function is the support it provides for the human body.
Ø List a few pleasant events that happened during your first weeks at NMU.
Um.... I know there were some, I just can't think of them at the moment. :) Although, I will say that finally meeting my roommate was great. Adri and her boyfriend are two of the nicest people you could ever meet. My roommate's a sophomore and her boyfriend's a senior, so having them around has helped me get through these first few weeks so much.
And something really fun that I've done since I've been up here was when I went to that Hypnotist thing this past Friday. THAT WAS THE FUNNIEST THING I'VE EVER SEEN!!! I laughed so hard that I couldn't stop crying. It was well worth going 2 hours early to get seats!
Ø Where do you want to be (academically) in six months?
In six months, I better have a good routine down. I'm still having some difficulty getting everything I want done. But, in six months I want to be working as hard or even harder than I am now. I don't want to be one of those kids that starts slacking off because they think they have this whole college thing figured out.
Ø List habits you already possess that make you successful in college.
So far I have rarely done anything other than sit in my room and try to study as much as possible. Also, this past weekend I wanted to go home and watch my boyfriend play a big football game, but I didn't because I knew I would not study as much at home as I would here.
Ø List habits (timewasters?) you can change or modify, or need to lose.
Like I said, I haven't really done anything other than sit in my room and study, but when I am here and my roommate is too, I seem to procrastinate a lot. Another bad habit I've been encountering is that I've been taking a lot of naps. I've been staying up late studying and then I'll sleep pretty late and still be tired, so I'll take naps all throughout the day.
Ø Explain how you approach studying your a) textbook and b) notes.
When studying my textbook, I have a hard time retaining the information. I highlight the important stuff and try to remember the stuff, but I'm not very good at it.
When I'm studying my notes, that at different story. It's a lot easier for me to study my notes. What I do is read over a few pages at a time, and then go back over those few pages again. I then take a little break and when I comeback... I talk to myself. :) I try to recite everything that was on each page with all the details of each subject.
Ø Explain how you determine what to write down in notes during lectures.
Well, it depends on how the professor presents the information. If he/she doesn't use a powerpoint, I write down as much as I can. If he/she uses a powerpoint, then quickly skim over each slide, and write down a summary of what I think is the most important stuff.
Ø FAST FOOD NATION:
Ø Watch this short 1980’s McDonald’s commercial. McD’s reps have actually claimed they do not target children in their ads.. Pay attention to the tagline: “The Hamburglar is very clever and very sneaky!” Why is this ironic?
To be honest, I'm not good at picking up these kinds of things. But I'm going to guess that they by saying that the "Hamburglar is very clever and very sneaky", they are saying that he's bad; and that's exactly what the McDonald's Corp. is doing. They are being clever and sneaky by targeting the children of the world, and trying to hide it as best as possible.
Ø Over the last several decades, fast food companies have aggressively targeted children in their marketing efforts. Should advertisers be permitted to target children who lack the sophistication to make informed decisions and are essentially being lured into eating high fat, high calorie food through toys and cute corporate mascots?
I don't think it is right to target young children who are unable to make smart decisions about the type of foods they eat. But, companies are trying to make money, and I don't think they are doing anything bad if they are just advertising their products to the age group that is going to love it the most. It comes down to good parenting. The parents are responsible for making decisions for their children, so they have to be able to say no to the fast food industry, and stop blaming the industry and start blaming themselves for the decisions they make.
The skeletal system is made up of 206 bones and is divided into 2 subdivisions. Some to the functions of this system is that it protects vital organs such as the brain, heart, lungs, and spinal cord. It also is used for the storage of minerals, but its most known function is the support it provides for the human body.
Ø List a few pleasant events that happened during your first weeks at NMU.
Um.... I know there were some, I just can't think of them at the moment. :) Although, I will say that finally meeting my roommate was great. Adri and her boyfriend are two of the nicest people you could ever meet. My roommate's a sophomore and her boyfriend's a senior, so having them around has helped me get through these first few weeks so much.
And something really fun that I've done since I've been up here was when I went to that Hypnotist thing this past Friday. THAT WAS THE FUNNIEST THING I'VE EVER SEEN!!! I laughed so hard that I couldn't stop crying. It was well worth going 2 hours early to get seats!
Ø Where do you want to be (academically) in six months?
In six months, I better have a good routine down. I'm still having some difficulty getting everything I want done. But, in six months I want to be working as hard or even harder than I am now. I don't want to be one of those kids that starts slacking off because they think they have this whole college thing figured out.
Ø List habits you already possess that make you successful in college.
So far I have rarely done anything other than sit in my room and try to study as much as possible. Also, this past weekend I wanted to go home and watch my boyfriend play a big football game, but I didn't because I knew I would not study as much at home as I would here.
Ø List habits (timewasters?) you can change or modify, or need to lose.
Like I said, I haven't really done anything other than sit in my room and study, but when I am here and my roommate is too, I seem to procrastinate a lot. Another bad habit I've been encountering is that I've been taking a lot of naps. I've been staying up late studying and then I'll sleep pretty late and still be tired, so I'll take naps all throughout the day.
Ø Explain how you approach studying your a) textbook and b) notes.
When studying my textbook, I have a hard time retaining the information. I highlight the important stuff and try to remember the stuff, but I'm not very good at it.
When I'm studying my notes, that at different story. It's a lot easier for me to study my notes. What I do is read over a few pages at a time, and then go back over those few pages again. I then take a little break and when I comeback... I talk to myself. :) I try to recite everything that was on each page with all the details of each subject.
Ø Explain how you determine what to write down in notes during lectures.
Well, it depends on how the professor presents the information. If he/she doesn't use a powerpoint, I write down as much as I can. If he/she uses a powerpoint, then quickly skim over each slide, and write down a summary of what I think is the most important stuff.
Ø FAST FOOD NATION:
Ø Watch this short 1980’s McDonald’s commercial. McD’s reps have actually claimed they do not target children in their ads.. Pay attention to the tagline: “The Hamburglar is very clever and very sneaky!” Why is this ironic?
To be honest, I'm not good at picking up these kinds of things. But I'm going to guess that they by saying that the "Hamburglar is very clever and very sneaky", they are saying that he's bad; and that's exactly what the McDonald's Corp. is doing. They are being clever and sneaky by targeting the children of the world, and trying to hide it as best as possible.
Ø Over the last several decades, fast food companies have aggressively targeted children in their marketing efforts. Should advertisers be permitted to target children who lack the sophistication to make informed decisions and are essentially being lured into eating high fat, high calorie food through toys and cute corporate mascots?
I don't think it is right to target young children who are unable to make smart decisions about the type of foods they eat. But, companies are trying to make money, and I don't think they are doing anything bad if they are just advertising their products to the age group that is going to love it the most. It comes down to good parenting. The parents are responsible for making decisions for their children, so they have to be able to say no to the fast food industry, and stop blaming the industry and start blaming themselves for the decisions they make.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Blog #1
Ø List your own quote, favorite saying, song, or other expression of your feelings today.
The song that describes not only my fellings today, but my feelings since I've been at NMU is "Runner Secret Handshake Remix" by The City Drive.
Ø Now that you made it to NMU – why are you here?
I'm at NMU because I want to be able to get a good education at a school that makes me feel like I'm at home.
Ø How did you choose this school?
NMU is close to home for me. It's about a 2 hour drive, and with me having a boyfriend that's still in high school, it's exactly what I wanted. I know that sometimes it's a bad idea to base your decisions on a boy, but we've been together for 5 years now, and I think the decision is well worth it.
Ø List initial observations of your new environment.
Northern is an amazingly friendly place, and there's so many outdoorsy things to do... and that's what I was looking forward to when I chose the school.
Ø List initial observations of your classes.
Classes are soooo different than high school classes. I just want to say that I absolutely hate the classes where the proffessor just talks as fast as they can and they don't have a power point. It's just going to take some time to get used to.
Ø What observations have you made about other students?
All I've seem to have noticed is how many people are out having fun, and yet I haven't done anything yet. I really don't understand how they have time to go out and do things other than homework.
Ø About your instructors?
Actually, I don't have any instructors that I don't like. They all seem like normal human beings...hehehe. No, but really, they all seem really nice and willing to help.
Ø What do you think will be your biggest challenge(s) academically this semester?
I really need to learn how to study... college -style. Thank goodness I have UN 100. :)
Ø Finally, name one goal (personal, academic, etc..) you have for yourself next week.
I really need to figure out how to handle all my homework so I can find a little extra time to go to the PEIF. My goal is to get to the PEIF next week.
The song that describes not only my fellings today, but my feelings since I've been at NMU is "Runner Secret Handshake Remix" by The City Drive.
Ø Now that you made it to NMU – why are you here?
I'm at NMU because I want to be able to get a good education at a school that makes me feel like I'm at home.
Ø How did you choose this school?
NMU is close to home for me. It's about a 2 hour drive, and with me having a boyfriend that's still in high school, it's exactly what I wanted. I know that sometimes it's a bad idea to base your decisions on a boy, but we've been together for 5 years now, and I think the decision is well worth it.
Ø List initial observations of your new environment.
Northern is an amazingly friendly place, and there's so many outdoorsy things to do... and that's what I was looking forward to when I chose the school.
Ø List initial observations of your classes.
Classes are soooo different than high school classes. I just want to say that I absolutely hate the classes where the proffessor just talks as fast as they can and they don't have a power point. It's just going to take some time to get used to.
Ø What observations have you made about other students?
All I've seem to have noticed is how many people are out having fun, and yet I haven't done anything yet. I really don't understand how they have time to go out and do things other than homework.
Ø About your instructors?
Actually, I don't have any instructors that I don't like. They all seem like normal human beings...hehehe. No, but really, they all seem really nice and willing to help.
Ø What do you think will be your biggest challenge(s) academically this semester?
I really need to learn how to study... college -style. Thank goodness I have UN 100. :)
Ø Finally, name one goal (personal, academic, etc..) you have for yourself next week.
I really need to figure out how to handle all my homework so I can find a little extra time to go to the PEIF. My goal is to get to the PEIF next week.
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