16I

Football In The Snow?

http://www.foodwinecook.com/1861/football-snow-and-food/

 Apparently whenever it snow the quad turns into a football field. People from Hickerson, Wilkinson, and Chase hall all came out to play some football on Saturday. Me and my teammate Nicki watched from inside. It was one of the funniest games I have watched in a very long time. THey were playing tackle and most of the players didn't have on cleats. Everyone was sliding everywhere. Some players were acting like it was a championship game which made it even more hilarious to watch. After they all were done everyone was soaked. Someone tried to hug me but I ran. They played hard and had fun. We all took a group trip to conn after. It was fun and I made some new friends.

16V

Look It Up

Freedom. Something I've been wanting since I was younger. Having freedom is awesome and all but I missed my home even if I'm 18 and my parents still set rules. 

My definition of Freedom is be able to do what you want when you want. 

The actual definition

free·dom

  [free-duhm]  Show IPA

noun

1.

the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinementor under physical restraint

This definition is better than mine but pretty much along the same lines.

Two new words I learned this week are 

pi·quant

  [pee-kuhnt, -kahnt, pee-kahnt]  Show IPA

adjective

1.

agreeably pungent or sharp in taste or flavor; pleasantly bitingor tart:

os·ten·ta·tious

  [os-ten-tey-shuhs, -tuhn-]  Show IPA

adjective

1.

characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show inan attempt to impress others:

(www.dictionary.com)

16A&B

Self Reflection

http://mshabazz33.wordpress.com/2013/08/18/being-a-better-you-self-reflection/

This semester started off rough but got easier each day of my survival. Yes I said survival. Your first year experience is based in perseverance. Only the strong can survive being away from home for such a long time. It flew by very quickly. Although most of the things people of told me about college weren't true. All the scary stories about dorms, the food, and the professors were all crap. The first semester is what you make of it. Which is exactly what I did.

The first semester has taught me a lot about myself. The most important thing I learned is that I can be independent. I have always had a sense of independence since I am an only child. I learned that I can truly manage my time very well. I'm still learning since its only the first semester. There's another semester ahead of me. Especially since it's cold outside now. I have to stay war and healthy.

My biggest challenges were starting off the semester with preseason and going straight into classes then starting our traveling. It was hard to deal with all of that in the matter of two weeks. After a while I got use to it. At first these challenges were what seemed like impossible to face but I became good friend with a teammate who live way farther away than me. It just made me realized how good I had it. I could go home whenever I wanted but she had to wait until Christmas.

My biggest achievement was being able to handle all the choices of going out or staying in. I knew some nights I had to do work instead of going out to party or even going to a friends room in my dorm hall.

Sone new habits I have learned are to study in my common room instead of in my own room. It's a lot more helpful and less distracting. In my room I can be distracted by anything. So moving to a new area is so much better. I have been to my professors office hours and made an appointment at the writing center. Both of these things were helpful. I was nervous at first but got over it. This upcoming semester I plan to ask more question when I need help and find people in my class to study with.

I have been very successful with my work in all my course. Sometimes I did slack off a little but in the end I always made sure everything was done. A good majority of my time this semester went towards work and volleyball. The result of this was great. Although we were traveling a lot there was always wifi on our buss going to games or even in the hotels we stayed at. My teammates would always try and help each other with homework regardless of how hard it was.

My grades were okay this semester they could've been better. They went up and down in some classes but others stayed the same. I realized that classes I had low grades in I had no business having that grade. I tried to bring up all my grades and the end of the semester especially since my coach was disappointed. Every class I took I learned so much that I never had known before. Some were interesting others were boring. Although I took as much information from them as I could. To maximize my learning I know I can take more classes that capture my interest but until then I can just make the best out of any class.

My goals at the begginning of the semester have been met. I was mainly focused on time management. I wanted to be focused on work and volleyball. I also wanted to have a social life. It all worked out. Not exactly how I pictured to but it did. I am where I hoped I would be at this point in my college career. Now that I know what to expect I feel like I'll be even better next semester.

http://grow.gardenmediagroup.com/blog/bid/296193/PR-Case-Study-Defining-Goals-and-Objectives

My goals for next semester are basically the same as the first. Spring season starts back up when we get back to school and so do our 6am practices. I am not looking forward to those at all. I know I can't be late for one or my whole team will suffer. I want to get my work done since we wont have study tables next semester. Also since it will be getting warm eventually I know I'm going to want to be out and about not doing work. Once the snow is gone my happiness will be back. That means I'll think of doing everything but school work. Next semester my grades will be better. Next semester I will get more invovled on campus. Next semester I won't let volleyball be the excuse of me not having a social life.

INQ Final

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWis0nIQqWI

15A

Video Drafts

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/font-bros-rough-draft-font-by-harolds-fonts

Everyone's draft in class had a creative idea. No ones was the same. Although they were all good and creative they all were lacking college level thinking. Some videos had typos and others didn't relate to their topic. I learned to put in more skits that explain the problem. I want there to be more skits and to make the video but I have to make sure I give a college level solution to the problem.

The video as to have a little humor in it but still be a college level project. All the videos that made everyone laugh were the ones with the positive feedback. Everyone wanted to watch my video a second time. I know that humor had to be a part of it. Although that was just the introduction I know the rest of the video has to be very informing. 

To the revision I will include three short skits to present the problems. After presenting the problems I will search a solution or interview and RA or a hall director. Also maybe look up the statistics of how many people in college switch their roommate at any time in the year.

Another thing people told me to add were bloopers. They always lighten up the mood of the video at the end. I want to make it memorable and fun. The statistics might be hard to find but it's manageable. Also I have to make catches people's attention from the second it starts. I don't viewer to be bored.

15V

Look It Up

au·ton·o·my

  [aw-ton-uh-mee]  Show IPA

noun, plural au·ton·o·mies.

1.

independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions: the autonomy of the individual.

2.

the state or condition of having independence or freedom, or of being autonomous; self-government, or the right of self-government

I have personally never heard of this word before but it explain a first year college experience.This word has a lot to do with our independence as college students. When we're in college we have to make our own choices. It's a very new experience that's harder than it actually seems. College is basically our future. So choices we make now are most important. 

Hegemony: the domination of culture by one particular cultural group, resulting in the empowerment of certain cultural beliefs, values and practices over others. 

Marginalized Culture: cultures that don't belong to mainstream culture.  

These are two terms that I learn in my media studies class. We need to know what these terms for our midterm that on the 16th. We are making a presentation on something that negatively influenced by media. For example being addicted to social networks, texting and driving, or teen pregnancy.

15I

Love Your D.D.

This Wednesday the DARC, which stands for Drug and Alcohol Resources Center, had a mock crash outside of Chase Hall at 7pm. At first I thought someones car was being towed through campus but it was actually for dramatic effect. DARC wanted people to notice there program. On my way to the basketball game me and my teammate stopped by. The crash seemed so real it was kind of frightening. They really emphasized that people need to have a designated driver at all times. Although most teens aren't even of age to drink we should all know they'll do it anyways. The event was informing and an eye opener. I think they should have a lot more events on campus like his one.

15B

Study Time

In order to be prepared for finals I first wrote out the schedule with all the times that my finals are.  This gave me a clear schedule to use when planning how to study.  Before studying, I organized all of the work for each class I have a final for.  I got out my materials for each course and figured out what the most important topics were in each course.  My archaeology final is first so I began studying for that one first.  I went through the old tests I took for the class and looked over each one and focused on the topics that I was not as knowledgable on.  Once I improved on the weaker topics, I went over the topics I was better on.   My next final will be math, which will be kind of long.  I will take a similar approach to studying math as I did with archaeology.  Again, I will look over all of the old tests I took and focus on the topics I wasn't as good at.  I will redo the problems that I got wrong and try to get the right answer the second time around.  My teacher is also having a study session that I will attend to ask any questions that I have.  My last final is media and I will be able to look back through my textbook and read the summary of each chapter to refresh myself and look through the vocabulary again.  In order to have a successful finish to the semester, I will keep a detailed schedule of the studying I have to do each day.  I will also make sure to get a good night's sleep each day and eat good foods before I have a final in order to keep focused through each final.