I began to look into degrees that could help me give back to my community and learn more in the process. It wasn't until I visited the ASU Downtown campus that my thoughts found quality answers and possibilities. I was amazed by what was being offered at The Downtown campus and I felt that I could learn enough to help communities benefit from having me working with them. From my time at The Downtown ASU campus I was able to learn the true importance of helping communities and how if we don't step up who will.I'm very glad that I was able to learn how communities operate and what improvements all communities could use. Following goals I care more about has been much more fun than trying to pursue a degree due to financial gains. I am excited at the opportunity to serve my community when I graduate and be a difference maker with tons of possibilities at my feetThursday, November 12, 2015
Possibilities
Throughout college its amazing to realize how many opportunities we really have. It seems like everytime one road closes a better one reveals itself. For example I started out in W.P Carey studying business with the idea of finishing and trying to be well of financially. It wasn't until I started really understanding the importance of college and actually trying to better peoples lives. I used to think college was mainly setup to help you get a job that mainly benefits you and your family financially but I don't think so. In my second year of college I started to wonder who I would benefit by making alot money and succeeding in getting my business degree? I couldn't think of anyone I'd be helping besides my family and myself. At this point I started to second guess my decision and had to really think about what I wanted to gain from ASU and life in general.
I began to look into degrees that could help me give back to my community and learn more in the process. It wasn't until I visited the ASU Downtown campus that my thoughts found quality answers and possibilities. I was amazed by what was being offered at The Downtown campus and I felt that I could learn enough to help communities benefit from having me working with them. From my time at The Downtown ASU campus I was able to learn the true importance of helping communities and how if we don't step up who will.I'm very glad that I was able to learn how communities operate and what improvements all communities could use. Following goals I care more about has been much more fun than trying to pursue a degree due to financial gains. I am excited at the opportunity to serve my community when I graduate and be a difference maker with tons of possibilities at my feet
I began to look into degrees that could help me give back to my community and learn more in the process. It wasn't until I visited the ASU Downtown campus that my thoughts found quality answers and possibilities. I was amazed by what was being offered at The Downtown campus and I felt that I could learn enough to help communities benefit from having me working with them. From my time at The Downtown ASU campus I was able to learn the true importance of helping communities and how if we don't step up who will.I'm very glad that I was able to learn how communities operate and what improvements all communities could use. Following goals I care more about has been much more fun than trying to pursue a degree due to financial gains. I am excited at the opportunity to serve my community when I graduate and be a difference maker with tons of possibilities at my feet
Career Week at ASU
Last week I was able to attend some events provided during Career Week at ASU. I found this week to be very helpful in preparation for life after college. I was able to learn more valuable job tools and understand more of what kind of options are available to me. At this point in time im still looking into graduate school or good job after college. Career Week at ASU served as a chance to network with individuals and companies that were present. Even though I wasn't able to find any opportunities after school , I was able to meet some very interesting people and learn more about the process of finding work after school. After last week I am even more certain that I will be looking to work for an non-profit agency or possibly local or state government. At this point im looking for an opportunity that allows me to interact with communities and really have the chance to understand current issues and possibilities. I wasn't able to find anything during Career Week but I did gain clarity, which is always helpful. I will most likely be going back to Career Services and see what else I should do to set myself up for sweet opportunity after school ends. I'm sure it will be hard to find the perfect opportunity, but I'm ready for the challenge!
Spirit Week at ASU
These week has been Spirit Week at ASU and has been very enjoyable so far. Even though I wasn't able to participate in all of the events and activities offered , I was lucky enough to take part in a few activities that were exciting and a great experience. My past Spirit Week's from the last few years have all been enjoyable but this year I was able to obtain more ASU themed items and sign up for more events to attend within this semester.
The best part so far, of this week was participating in the "wax hand" activity and being around my fellow Sun Devils. This weekend is sure to have more events that are sure to make this week a memorable one. On Friday, November, 13th the ASU Mens Basketball team plays against Sacramento State University. I look forward to attending that game and seeing our Men's team outperform the Hornets, within our Wells Fargo Arena. This game is significant to me because I wanted to go to Sacramento State University out of high school and as a kid I was very interested in Sacramento State University up until I became interested in ASU. If I didn't come to Arizona State University , I would have most likely, went to Sacramento State University. During this week is another chance for me to celebrate my choice in ASU and enjoy all the ASU events I can!
During my last Spirit Week at Arizona State University, I have done alot of reflection on my past Spirit Weeks and I look forward to embracing the remainder of events which also includes an "action packed" ASU football game versus Washington State and also a parade which should be fun. Overall, I will enjoy my last Spirit Week and do my best to participate and be involved with my classmates.
During my last Spirit Week at Arizona State University, I have done alot of reflection on my past Spirit Weeks and I look forward to embracing the remainder of events which also includes an "action packed" ASU football game versus Washington State and also a parade which should be fun. Overall, I will enjoy my last Spirit Week and do my best to participate and be involved with my classmates.
Demonstrating Public Service
I could go on for day's about how SOHA Engineers shows commitment and service to the public but I will only touch the base of the topic. Going back to its starting roots of 1965 , SOHA Engineers has strived to be creative and bring cost-effective project delivery to the communities it serves, rather in the Bay Area of San Francisco, Southern California or else where . For the last five decades or fifty years, SOHA Engineers has done its best to deliver quality effort and results that have easily, made communities look more attractive and modern. Not only has SOHA Engineers strived to create structures beneficial to communities but they have also worked hard to evaluate, maintain and rehabilitate existing structures and bridges rather they are historical structures or not.
SOHA Engineers have done plenty of projects that ultimately, service the community by either increasing its value, providing new resources through their completed projects and giving the community structures to take pride and represent as there own. Some of these projects include structures completed at California State Universities or Colleges such as; the CSU Bakersfield Math and Science Building, Sonoma State University Student Center and CCSF Joint Use Academic Building. Those are some of their projects that have helped students be more successful academically. SOHA has helped communities by also completing structures that help serve justice , such as The San Francisco Public Safety Building, San Mateo County Correctional Facility, Fresno Juvenile Justice Campus and many more that were created to provide service to the community. Not only has SOHA built structures that help communities with academic and justice facilities but also transportation, laboratories, libraries , recreation centers and historic structures. Overall, SOHA serves the community through its efforts of providing structures that aim to enhance the overall beauty and respect for the communities it serves. SOHA Engineers plays a major role in the innovation of many communities within California .
Joint Use Academic Building, City College of San Francisco
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University Center, Sonoma State University
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This facility houses a cafeteria, restaurant, kitchen areas, bookstore, administrative offices and a new theater that will service the community very well.
SOHA Engineers have done plenty of projects that ultimately, service the community by either increasing its value, providing new resources through their completed projects and giving the community structures to take pride and represent as there own. Some of these projects include structures completed at California State Universities or Colleges such as; the CSU Bakersfield Math and Science Building, Sonoma State University Student Center and CCSF Joint Use Academic Building. Those are some of their projects that have helped students be more successful academically. SOHA has helped communities by also completing structures that help serve justice , such as The San Francisco Public Safety Building, San Mateo County Correctional Facility, Fresno Juvenile Justice Campus and many more that were created to provide service to the community. Not only has SOHA built structures that help communities with academic and justice facilities but also transportation, laboratories, libraries , recreation centers and historic structures. Overall, SOHA serves the community through its efforts of providing structures that aim to enhance the overall beauty and respect for the communities it serves. SOHA Engineers plays a major role in the innovation of many communities within California .
Joint Use Academic Building, City College of San Francisco
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University Center, Sonoma State University
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This facility houses a cafeteria, restaurant, kitchen areas, bookstore, administrative offices and a new theater that will service the community very well.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
The Day of October 8th 2015
Today, was a usual day for me as a student. I went to all my classes on time and spent alot of time doing homework. The one part of my day that was different was that I spent more time than normal reading news reports but with the purpose of trying to finding good stories that are enjoyable to read and not the usual crime and negative stories that are very easy to find.
The best report I read was about how Kenyan's and Canadian programmers plan to compete over Skype in a 28 hour "hackathon" to try and improve Kenyans farms, health and also their access to education. Computer programmers on certain teams in Kenya and Canada will brainstorm on waysto better Kenya and also will write software to develop apps that aim to lessen poverty within Kenya. The apps created by the Kenyans and Canadians will also have blogs where people can talk about their situations and the what they've been through whether it about poverty issues or social injustice . The focus of the "hackathon" is to use technology as a force for social justice and change.
I mostly enjoyed reading about how Kenya and Canada are teaming up to try and solve problems that have been present for quite sometime without real change. Its great to see people working together to try and fix problems, but with alternative solutions than tried in the past. I feel like technology plays a major role in helping to end poverty around the world because its provides the best platforms for people to communicate and understand each other. In alot of struggling nations with high poverty rates they don't always have all the technology in place to erase problems like poverty but soon all nations will hopefully have the correct technology and use it as a powerful tool to solve problems.
The article I read can be found on Reuters.com and was very inspirational to me. Overall, I'd rather read a good story over a bad story any day out the week.
The best report I read was about how Kenyan's and Canadian programmers plan to compete over Skype in a 28 hour "hackathon" to try and improve Kenyans farms, health and also their access to education. Computer programmers on certain teams in Kenya and Canada will brainstorm on waysto better Kenya and also will write software to develop apps that aim to lessen poverty within Kenya. The apps created by the Kenyans and Canadians will also have blogs where people can talk about their situations and the what they've been through whether it about poverty issues or social injustice . The focus of the "hackathon" is to use technology as a force for social justice and change.
I mostly enjoyed reading about how Kenya and Canada are teaming up to try and solve problems that have been present for quite sometime without real change. Its great to see people working together to try and fix problems, but with alternative solutions than tried in the past. I feel like technology plays a major role in helping to end poverty around the world because its provides the best platforms for people to communicate and understand each other. In alot of struggling nations with high poverty rates they don't always have all the technology in place to erase problems like poverty but soon all nations will hopefully have the correct technology and use it as a powerful tool to solve problems.
The article I read can be found on Reuters.com and was very inspirational to me. Overall, I'd rather read a good story over a bad story any day out the week.
Fall Break
This coming week is the last fall break I will have before graduating. In the past I've been extremely , excited about fall break but this time im not only excited but also beyond relieved that I'm one step closer to gaining an degree after all these years of hard work and persistence . Even though I always knew I'd graduate eventually, I still had doubt that these years would fly by like they have and I'd still be here . It literally, feels like just yesterday I was only a little freshmen enjoying my first fall break and was mainly focused on the moment and creating life long memories. This time is a different experience because even though I will still have a great time and fun break like all my past three fall breaks ,this one is more of a reflection time. All I can think about at this point is all the stuff I had to do and go through to get this far in life and whats next after this semester for me.
During this break I will most definitely not be indoors at all given that the weather is absolutely perfect in the desert . I most likely will probably go fishing or do anything outdoors with this mini break of a few days that we have. Every break in the past was more of a celebration and a time to kind of wild out. This time is more special than past fall breaks, as this time is a time to make sure my graduation checklist is on point and to absolutely make sure enjoy the desert before I leave in January for The Bay Area .
During this break I will most definitely not be indoors at all given that the weather is absolutely perfect in the desert . I most likely will probably go fishing or do anything outdoors with this mini break of a few days that we have. Every break in the past was more of a celebration and a time to kind of wild out. This time is more special than past fall breaks, as this time is a time to make sure my graduation checklist is on point and to absolutely make sure enjoy the desert before I leave in January for The Bay Area .
My Time with Career Services
Last semester I went to the career services center at the Tempe campus to learn about opportunities and get some understanding whats next after I finish school and I really enjoyed my visit. When I went last semester I mainly just looked at internships and spoke to people about how to make sure my resume was up to standard and it was a great experience because I left the center feeling more optimistic than before I went into the career services center .Overall, I gained a better understanding for what kind of jobs are good for me and what careers suit my skills best.
The career services center was very useful and i'm glad ASU offers career assistance to current and graduated students. While at the career services center I completed some personal assessments and learned job search strategies. During my last year of school I plan to visit the career center more and attend some job events with the hope I can find some promising opportunity. As a senior my only regret is not being more involved with career services earlier on as a young college student. I feel I could have found some great opportunities and learned more about what it takes to get great job after school. The good part is I plan to take advantage of the the career services ASU provides and use it as a tool to help me perfect my interview skills and learn more about available positions that I qualify for. Within this stage of my schooling it feels great to know you have assistance getting to the next level of life.
The career services center was very useful and i'm glad ASU offers career assistance to current and graduated students. While at the career services center I completed some personal assessments and learned job search strategies. During my last year of school I plan to visit the career center more and attend some job events with the hope I can find some promising opportunity. As a senior my only regret is not being more involved with career services earlier on as a young college student. I feel I could have found some great opportunities and learned more about what it takes to get great job after school. The good part is I plan to take advantage of the the career services ASU provides and use it as a tool to help me perfect my interview skills and learn more about available positions that I qualify for. Within this stage of my schooling it feels great to know you have assistance getting to the next level of life.
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