tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30155529461131588342024-03-05T11:01:13.628-08:00The Undergradenliiightenedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636896410727447638noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015552946113158834.post-3472788541088107272017-12-31T22:12:00.000-08:002018-01-10T21:00:38.823-08:00The Light at the End of the Tunnel...#MerryNewYear<div>
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First and foremost, I am thankful for the opportunity to share another post with you guys, it is a blessing that can be forgotten amidst the pursuit for self-growth. I am also grateful to be sharing this New Year with an additional member to my family, my second nephew. For the 2017 year, there are many things that I am grateful for. I set many goals and went into the year with high expectations for myself. If I was to rate my performance, I would say that I met 65% of my expectations. Although, I did not completely meet my mark, I experienced success and achievements far greater than I have experienced in my past, and for that, I am grateful.</div>
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In my previous <a href="http://enliiighten.blogspot.com/2017/01/lessons-from-past-how-to-achieve.html" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: blue;">New Year post</span></i></a>, I recalled my journey chasing success, my days in the tunnel. As 2017 ends, I am able to see the light at the end of my current tunnel as I have just one more clinical rotation left until I get my DPT degree. I am going into 2018 with a clear vision and an attainable path before me. 2017 placed me in new territories as I stretched myself beyond my comfort zone, personally and professionally, and tried new ventures in search of self-growth and becoming accustomed to greater stress and work demands. These are the areas I struggled with and ways I am working to improve in each:</div>
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1) Communication: My communication skills are turrible (big ups Charles Barkley). I recently finished reading the book “the 5 love languages.” Although this book is geared towards couples, I couldn’t help but insert my personal/professional interactions into the different scenarios. In 2017, I had goals that involved collaborative efforts, which I pursued, but failed. I was frustrated, even angry, blaming people for being flaky, lacking drive and ambition. Reading the book, I got a different perspective on my approach to collaboration. Co-workers, collaborators, and the likes have their own motivational languages. Some are motivated intrinsically, others externally. I realized I was speaking in ways that made sense to me and I expected others to respond like I would. This proved to be unproductive as I could not communicate my point across or get the response I sought. Not only was I not communicating in a way that would motivate them but I was presenting a task that had no tangible benefits to them. I now know that my approach should have been one that best matched their motivational language. I haven’t had much time to practice speaking other people’s motivational languages but this is something I will be practicing in 2018 as I hope to enter territories that may put me in positions of collaboration. Like other goals, I will start with small attainable goals and progress to larger ones. </div>
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2) Low stamina: Low stamina refers to my inability to maintain mental focus and high level of drive for extended periods. I fatigue quickly and become discouraged and distracted, which leads me to switching to another task or abandoning the task at hand. I have many projects begging for my attention and completion to no avail. This is a problem I have been facing and frequent readers of this blog know. I set targets to keep myself on track such as posting a blog entry at least once a month. I start then stop after a week or two, falling victim to fatigue. To overcome this, I have been exercising more, specifically doing more intense bouts of exercise that take me to fatigue. Exercising has become my form of meditation, especially in this intense form. By enduring and overcoming the physical deficits that fatigue causes, I progressively allow my body to manage stressors better. More importantly, overcoming fatigue is a process that builds mental fortitude. I think it was during a lecture that my professor stated that people will quit well before reaching their physical limits as a protective mechanism e.g. the inability to bite through one’s own skin even though it is well within the physical capacity of our teeth to do so. There is a cognitive barrier that limits humans and is difficult to overcome. Placing my body through progressively increased levels of stress, theoretically, allows me to overcome my cognitive barrier. I don’t have research to back this up but the body has the tremendous capacity to adapt to many circumstances as long as the right stimulus is provided. Hence, I will be running my first marathon in 2018 and enduring the training that comes with it! I have also picked up leisure reading, a pastime I once dismissed as being an idle activity. The sustained concentration required to read books is one that could be beneficial. Put simply, I will be engaging in any activity that requires high levels of concentration.</div>
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3) Time management: Where do I start with this? God, my time management skills are terrible! I had the goal of improving my time management skills this year but did not fully commit to it as I had other goals. If I rated my performance this year, it was probably 10% of where I want to be. The goal for this year will be 80%, meaning timeliness for appointments and engagements, deadlines for submissions, and personal deadlines for blogs and such. As you guys know, producing consistent products on this blog is a recurring goal of mine that I get off to a good start with then fall behind schedule and eventually abandon (see stamina). Each attempt at a blog series was my attempt to get myself on a schedule to work on timeliness. As I will be making this goal a priority of mine this year, I will be doing the following: at least one blog entry (total 12) to this blog this year, releasing four projects (once a quarter), and redesigning my website and implementing a routine series that will be posted to on a regular basis (weekly). * thinks to myself* “WEEKLY POSTS??? BRUH, DELETE THAT, DELETE ALL THAT” (see reference: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjXS_ueAkKY"><span style="color: blue;"><i>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjXS_ueAkKY</i></span></a>) </div>
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In 2016, I got a taste of accomplishment and in 2017 I got a taste of success. For 2018, I will be loosening my belt because appetizer time is over. I plan on making more mistakes but I plan on being better than I was this year. Like The Rock said, “big dogs eat, little dogs…something something.” Don’t leave your plate around because the old Chuks is back.</div>
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Centuries ago, a young bard by the name of Shakespeare posed a question that has left us all in a state of ponderation (peep the vocabulation); to college or not to college? Alas, I present this video as an answer.</div>
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Check it out to see my points on whether college is a worthy investment. Next week, we will continue the discussion by talking about investments and how college students can invest while going through school. </div>
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Sorry for my absence! If it's any consolation, I've been putting in work on some flame that I will be posting sometime this week that expands on the "to college or not to college" series. Stay tuned for that!<br />
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This post will be the start of a series of micro-posts where I share some of my favorite quotes and expand on their meanings in my life. On that note, here is today's quote:<br />
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"You can dream but don't neglect the execution" J. Cole</div>
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Ah, to be a dreamer. A gift and a curse it is. For many, dreams and fantasies are all their aspirations ever sum up to be--lost in the comfort of their fantasy, they fail to act upon their aspirations. For some, they act upon their dreams but don't see it all the way through. Then there are the few that pursue their dreams and see it all the way through. I will openly admit that the first scenario described me, especially in my high school days. While my teachers went on about whatever they talked about, my mind constantly drifted, thinking about the cool things I wanted to do when I grew up. I didn't know or even bother to think of how I would accomplish said cool things. But alas, as dawn doth bringeth the sun, so would time bringeth me wisdom... Kidding, I daydreamed even harder in college. It was not until I was applying for jobs and graduate programs that I realized I hadn't done jack diddly doo! I was too distracted by my fantasies to realize I had accomplished nothing.<br />
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So, what did I do? I went to work. This blog and my other blog (<a href="http://enliiighten.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><i>The Gist</i></a>) were some of my first products. I sought to advise undergraduate students on ways to maximize their college experience and to avoid the mistakes I made. One of my earliest posts was on 5 things people in their 20's should not be doing. Really, it was a list of 5 things I was doing that I thought others should avoid. Number 2 on the list was to stop dreaming. That point was to urge the reader to act upon their dreams and fantasies and to take advantage of the freedom and opportunities their youth affords them. You can read this post <a href="http://enliiighten.blogspot.com/2013/12/5-things-20-something-year-olds-should.html" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>.<br />
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So, to apply this quote, ask yourself, "what is keeping me from acting on my dreams?" For me, my biggest barrier was laziness. I am lazy! Luckily, this can be overcome by simply forcing yourself to do the necessary task, setting smaller and achievable milestones, or modifying your environment to one that stimulates action (friends, removing distractions, etc.) Some people are afraid or nervous of progressing with their work because of the potential reactions by people. Like most artists, I consider myself extremely sensitive towards my work and when you produce something that is meaningful to you, you make yourself vulnerable, which in turn can prevent you from acting on that dream. This one is tougher to overcome, but the beauty of sharing something special to you and having someone else feel the energy you put into it is worth the vulnerability. Also, getting feedback from smaller groups is a good way to slowly overcome this barrier. Lastly, what if I act on my dream and it fails? To this, I say, what if you don't and you die? Another Cole line, "only thing worse than death is a regret filled coffin." As long as you try, you avoid this inevitability, and that is a win in my book.<br />
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One loveenliiightenedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636896410727447638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015552946113158834.post-68379806237820190802017-07-04T05:51:00.000-07:002017-07-10T04:19:57.572-07:00I've chosen the wrong path and I am freaking outKia Ora,<br />
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Two posts within two weeks! I keep trying to tell you guys my weekly post game is scrawng.<br />
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So, this is becoming a recurring thought/discussion that I have had over the past couple of months--whether to go to college, how to choose a career, finding purpose. You will be glad to know I will not be answering this question on this post, that post is coming in the future (did I say this on the last post?) Rather, I want to discuss an important theory that I have been chewing on lately; that is the undeveloped brain (aka the teenage brain) and why holding off on making major decisions (major, career, etc.) is not a bad idea. Acknowledging that an undergraduate status is not representative of one's age, I will state that this post is intended for those that happen to be under 25 and bearing this status...or just 25 and under.<br />
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The idea of the teenage brain is that when faced with decisions, teenagers use their amygdala (the emotional part of the brain) to make decisions, whereas adults use their prefrontal cortex (the logical/rational part of the brain). Your emotion tells you to act now while logic tells you to strategize for the long term. While good-willed, the outcomes of these decisions can be detrimental or beneficial and even oppose each other at times, like when I decided to get into skinny jeans because everyone was wearing them instead of the practical "dad jeans" and two months later buying new jeans because skinny jeans like to rip if you don't have skinny legs (sad times). You know what emotional decisions are good for? Food. Imagine tasting that one thing you have been craving for the longest time--amazing, correcto? You have that ice cream (my choice) and it is great in that moment, you're satisfied and move on! This is not the same progression for long term decisions/situations. An emotional decision on long-term scenarios will leave you feeling fine for a while, then once you have to consider the long-term consequences of your decision, doubtful thoughts (is this what I will be waking up to for the rest of my life? Did I make the right decision? What about that other thing I used to really like, what if that is the right choice for me?) arise.<br />
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Too many times have people come to this point, many being young college students at the end of their education or early in their career--this was my case. What a terrible place to be, to have worked so hard and to come so far just to be faced with anxiety from the looming consequence of the decision you made as a teenager. It is unfortunate that many young adults fall into this situation. It was not until I was pondering on topics for a talk that I connected the concept of the immature brain with what I will call "major remorse" or "career remorse".<br />
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So, how do you overcome the incidence of major/career remorse? Stave off college, don't make that decision on the major or college you think is right for you, don't take that job that is so enticing. Maybe the problem is in the physical incapacity of the brain to make a decision that will best suit your future needs/desires/aspirations; maybe we are doing things wrong; maybe as undergrads, you should embrace the uncertaintity, making self-growth and exploring the possibilities the world has to offer a priority, finding purpose and passion in the process.<br />
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Unexpectedly, my time in New Zealand has exposed me to many young individuals who have forced me to rethink my outlook on the career decision making process. Where I would have abstained from discouraging college or taking long breaks, I find myself rethinking this position as I meet people who have embraced the uncertaintity (seriously, these people don't even have plane tickets to go back home...whaaaaat?), staving off college because they wanted to travel or learn English. While I thought these people were reckless (still kind of do), I am starting to see the method to their madness. Being a tourist destination, New Zealand is the perfect place for people like these to meet people from all over the world and supply their brains with unique information while giving it time to mature. These people have truly been inspiring and I believe that is why I am so optimistic in recommending that more people embrace the uncertainty. So, freak out not my friends.<br />
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On that note, I leave you with this message; don't let the uncertainties of the future occupy the certainties of the present.... Ooooh that was a hot quote!<br />
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If you are curious about how some of these travelers are getting about, or want to know how New Zealand is, or whatever else, feel free to drop a comment.<br />
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Cheersenliiightenedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636896410727447638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015552946113158834.post-489342435563596622017-06-21T02:53:00.000-07:002017-06-21T02:53:54.909-07:00TOP PAYING BACHELOR DEGREESKia Ora friends!<br />
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That is the Maori greeting, a lovely and catchy one, if you ask me!<br />
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Anywho, back with my weekly post (sarcasm), and I think I've got a good one for you guys. Forbes posted a list of bachelor degrees with the highest salaries, see <a href="http://www2.forbes.com/leadership/the-25-bachelors-degrees-with-the-highest-salary-potential-in-2016-2017/" target="_blank">link</a> at the bottom, and guess what degree came out on top?<br />
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Engineering, you say?<br />
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Ding, ding, ding, winner, winner, chicken dinner.<br />
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I can't say that I am surprised. Engineering is a great field to go into due to the consistent demand, career flexibility, AND you just need a bachelors to work (and some connections). Engineering is a sweet deal! As you can see, it comprised almost 90% of that list; it should have been called "earnings for engineering degrees... and two other degrees."<br />
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So, what does this mean as an undergrad or incoming undergrad? If you are looking to just get your bachelors and go into the world to work and make money, it would behoove you to consider an engineering degree.<br />
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Another degree, surprisingly not listed on there, is a bachelors in nursing. This is a great degree that will lead you to a nursing career which will start you at a salary that ranks well into the top three of that list. It also provides a lot of flexibility so you can find a niche that satisfies your interests.<br />
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But, like the old Antarctican proverb goes, "to lifeth there is much more than moneyeth." Money doesn't equal satisfaction or happiness for many, so choose wisely. Not sure how to decide? See my previous posts, there should be something on there about finding passion...or maybe I will post something like that in the future.<br />
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Anywho, give the link a look and stay tuned for more content. Drop a comment and let me know if you have any questions.<br />
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Link: <a href="http://www2.forbes.com/leadership/the-25-bachelors-degrees-with-the-highest-salary-potential-in-2016-2017/" target="_blank">The 25 Bachelor’s Degrees With The Highest Salary Potential In 2016-2017</a>enliiightenedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636896410727447638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015552946113158834.post-53971150330829813812017-01-13T23:53:00.001-08:002017-01-13T23:53:41.391-08:00Lessons From the Past: How to Achieve Success in A New YearOh hey guys,<br />
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Look at that, It's a New Year and I'm still the same bum (joking, but not really joking). On this post, I will reflect on my journey to where I currently am and give you guys some advice based on my successes and failures (For similar posts, click these links: <a href="http://enliiighten.blogspot.com/2014/02/1-recipe-for-success.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://enliiighten.blogspot.com/2013/12/5-things-20-something-year-olds-should.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and here). Skip to the bullet points at the end if you just want a summarized version minus my mumbo jumbo. Either way, let's go!<br />
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This last New Year's Eve, December 31st, 2016 was a unique one. While prior New Year's had been filled with deep contemplation and uncertainty, this time around, I found myself in an unusually calm state. This was a first for me since adulthood. At first, I could not understand why I felt the way I did, all I knew was that it was different. I had just submitted the final draft of my capstone project for my doctoral program three days ago, a burden that had consumed my mind and body most of the year. I had no deadlines to meet nor any pending decisions from an application. I soon came to realize this was the first time I was going into the New Year burden free. Not only was my plate free of obligations and pending decisions, but it had been replaced with opportunities and certainty. I chuckled upon this realization and thought to myself, "so this is what a sense of accomplishment feels like." If you can't already tell, this had not always been the case.<br />
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To be honest, I never really liked the New Year, especially for this reason. It was a reminder of failed attempts--a reminder that I was not where I wanted to be. No matter how hard I tried to ignore these thoughts or have a positive outlook on the situation, my failures always plagued my mind. It was not until I got accepted to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northern Arizona University in 2015 that my doubts began to lift. It took almost four years for this change to occur. Tired of repeated failures during this period, I made a decision one New Year that I would not physically rest until I became succeful, which I wrote down. On this same note, I wrote down specific areas in my life that I wanted to become successful at, what that success would look like and steps I needed to take towards attaining that success. I will make mention that my definition of success is based on the accomplishment of goals and self-growth, with no monetary implications. This pact set me on a journey of self-discovery and growth, filled with many, many, many rejections. But this period taught me many great lessons.<br />
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First, time is EVERYTHING, respect it.<br />
I've had my fair share of mourning and feeling sorry for myself, but at the end of the day, that never changed my situation. I quickly came to detach myself from self-pity and grew an obsession for time. I was on a mission for success and time was not in my favor--EVERY minute had to have purpose in attaining my success. I found myself agitated with activities that consumed my time and didn't get me any closer to attaining my goals. I gave up activities that squandered my time, such as going out to the clubs or binge movie watching. As obsessive as it may seem, I learned to respect and value my time.<br />
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Second, opportunity isn't always around, sometimes you have to make it.<br />
An entrepreneur by my definition is one that takes destiny into their hands. Utilizing my time more wisely allowed me to be more productive and apply for more positions and programs but this did not materialize into any opportunities. Following my motto of seeking solutions and not problems, I examined myself as an applicant and asked what ways I could improve--I needed experience. I was not taught this in my undergraduate--I assumed I would have the world at my hands after graduating, after all, I had a college degree. The world did not care for my degree, or my volunteer and internship positions. I faced the plight of a young applicant, I had no experience and no one was giving me the opportunity to gain experience. I decided I would forge my own destiny with or without the assistance of anyone or any programs acceptance. I did this by writing my strengths, weaknesses, skills, and accomplishments, essentially making a curriculum vitae. If you haven't noticed by now, I am a huge advocate of writing things down--your mind will trick you into overestimating or underestimating situations! In essence, my list was summarized to "college graduate with training in biological research and critical analysis with some life experience." These were the tangible skills I was bringing to the table. From this, I chose what I could work on with the resources available to me (money, equipment, infrastructure). This blog and my other <a href="http://enliiighten.blogspot.com/">blog</a> are a result of this. On <a href="http://enliiighten.blogspot.com/">The Gist</a>, I use my critical analysis skill to discuss topical issues that interest me. On here, I give advice on matters concerning college and how to make the most of your undergraduate career. Both blogs are free to run and I could promote them through social media. Many people have gone down this route and have made successful careers from blogging--maybe my blog will blow up one day as well, help a brotha out. My reason for starting the blogs was not to seek fame or money. I put a lot of effort into my writings and did the research necessary to support my articles, producing, in my opinion, quality products reflecting my skills and capacity. While there was no opportunity for me to gain experience and build accomplishments, I found a way to produce concrete products that I can, and do add to my resumé. Blogging served as a unique platform to showcase my competency and was a great addition to my resumé, which always seemed to impresses interviewers. I also improved on some of my weaknesses through blogging; I became a better writer and communicator. So, in the midst of scarce opportunities, I was able to create an opportunity, essentially hiring myself and adding that experience to my resumé.<br />
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Third, accept and even appreciate rejection.<br />
I learned that rejection was not a reflection of my ability but a result of improper fit between two parties. I don't think anyone took rejection harder than I did and it made me question and doubt myself. Of course, there was still room for me to grow, but like Kanye said, "man, are these dudes that much better than me?" Was I really this bad? But like most stimuli, the effects slowly tapered and with this tapering off came a moment of enlightenment. Due to my desperation, I applied to jobs and programs that make me cringe now that I look back. Although desperate, I soon realized my goal was not to just get accepted but to get accepted where I needed to be. In essence, my rejections kept me on the right track and this gave me confidence when I was applying for programs and interviewing. I stopped stressing so much on trying to portray what I thought programs wanted in an applicant, and began telling my story and expressing myself. I was Ochuko, and if you were going to accept me, it would be based on every part of me including my failures. This approach reduced the chances of false positives. Through rejections, my confidence was strengthened, something I had lost.<br />
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In the words of my mother, "so, what am I saying?" My success in 2016 and subsequent peace I experienced going into the New Year was not the result of what I did in 2016--it was the culmination of experiences and my decision to chase success years ago. I went into 2017 with a peace and confidence I had never had before. I am certain this year is going to be even better and I credit the journey I have endured and opportunities I have seized. Those experiences have formed the foundation and enabled me to handle the opportunities presented to me now. I have started my year on fire, kicking off my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/valleypixels/">photography business</a>, I have a series of photography <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/23440998@N02/">exhibitions</a> planned, I landed two promising internships for the year, and I am in the process of developing a publication platform for my DPT program at NAU where I will be writing more focused articles, amongst other things.<br />
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I graduated from my undergraduate program in December 2012 and started my graduate program in August 2015. Of the four years of uncertainty I faced, this period from undergraduate to graduate school were the hardest and most challenging but also the most impactful on who I am today. The hardship of that period cultivated behaviors and skills that manifested themselves in 2016. I hate to give the cliché phrase of "work hard and never give up." We all know this. Instead, I will leave with this summary of things I learned from my past that you can use to start your journey to success.<br />
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1) Time is scarce, respect and value it.<br />
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2) An entrepreneur is one that takes their destiny into their hands. Don't wait for opportunities, harness the entrepreneurs mentality and create your own--sometimes your skills and ideas might be beyond the scope of established norms.<br />
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3) Find a platform to utilize and strengthen your skills. Social media is a great platform and it is FREE!<br />
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4) When it comes to a resumé, nothing is insignificant as long as you can tie it in appropriately and it is of high quality, except meme page manager; that might be harder to sell.<br />
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5) Rejections are not a reflection of you or your abilities, but rather a result of improper fit between two parties. Embrace rejections, they will guide you to where you need to be and let you know where you shouldn't be. Time is too precious to spend in the wrong place or doing the wrong things.<br />
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6) ALWAYS learn from your experiences. Only a fool goes into a situation and comes out saying that it was a waste of time. Like I said, your time is precious, if you're going to do something, make sure you learn something from it. Listen more than you speak and ask questions. Ask that interveiwer, whether you got the position or not, what areas of strength you displayed and MORE importantly, areas that you can improve upon.<br />
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7) WRITE THINGS DOWN. Your mind will deceive you but the ink never will.<br />
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Choose to be successful from this year on. Happy New Year,<br />
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One loveenliiightenedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636896410727447638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015552946113158834.post-38817556480406135882016-09-18T21:38:00.005-07:002017-09-04T16:20:22.908-07:00Doctor of Physical Therapy Information SessionGood news anyone! (a high five for whoever got the reference)<br />
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My campus is hosting a FREE information session concerning the application process for Physical Therapy school. It is a great opportunity to have your questions answered if you are looking to apply to a DPT program or if you are on the fence on choosing a graduate path. Here is the excerpt from the page:<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: "san francisco" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , ".sfnstext-regular" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.24px; line-height: 18.76px;">"Interested in physical therapy school? Have questions about the different programs in Arizona, PT school life, or the application process?</span><br />
<br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: "San Francisco", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.24px; line-height: 18.76px;" />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: "san francisco" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , ".sfnstext-regular" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.24px; line-height: 18.76px;">Join us at this informational presentation with Q&A. Representatives from every school in AZ will be present to take your questions -- NAU, AT Still, Midwestern, and Franklin Pierce!</span><br />
<br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: "San Francisco", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.24px; line-height: 18.76px;" />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: "san francisco" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , ".sfnstext-regular" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.24px; line-height: 18.76px;">Please direct your family & friends who are interested in Physical Therapy to this event page! Contact: Beth Horn (bk396@nau.edu), Cruz Romero (cr374), or Maggie Delaney (md472@nau.edu)</span><br />
<br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: "San Francisco", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.24px; line-height: 18.76px;" />
<span style="background-color: yellow; color: #4b4f56; font-family: "san francisco" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , ".sfnstext-regular" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.24px; line-height: 18.76px;">September 26, 6-8pm at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus in downtown Phoenix</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: "san francisco" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , ".sfnstext-regular" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.24px; line-height: 18.76px;">, see you there to answer all your burning questions!"</span><br />
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Follow the following link to go to the event page and sign up: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1064815353573743/" target="_blank">EVENT PAGE</a><br />
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Cheers!<br />
<br />enliiightenedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636896410727447638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015552946113158834.post-27941508666685234712016-01-10T17:36:00.002-08:002016-01-10T17:36:36.404-08:00Major Keys To Success, Bless Up!<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Hello Undergrads,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Happy New Year! I Hope you are all doing
well. By now you must have all begun your spring semester or are beginning
within the week. I hope you are all excited for the new semester and got the classes
you want to take, I know how frustrating signing up for classes can be! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">As you begin the new semester, look to
improve from the previous one. Ask yourself where you were lacking last
semester and see if it’s an area that can be improved on or compensated for.
There are three things that I urge each of you to prioritize this semester;
time management, resources, and consistency.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Time management: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">This is rather straight forward and a
concept I'm sure each of you have been lectured on tirelessly. Why the broken
record? It is because this is a skill that people suck at, even adults struggle
with it, myself included. It is one of the simplest but yet one of the most
powerful skills one can possess. To be able to efficiently plan and schedule
your days means that you will be able to complete tasks in a timely fashion,
minimizing errors and unnecessary stress. So why do we suck at it if it is so
simple and beneficial? It is because life happens. We are easily distracted,
whether it is social media or laziness. We each have our unique distractions
that prevent us from effective time management thus minimizing our level of
productivity; as a college student this will be reflected on your performance
in school. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Alright, time management is important, we
get it! Now what? Well, understanding the importance is one small part to the
solution. Understanding what things occupy your schedule and which are
distractions is the next step, and the bulk of the solution. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I am a fan of writing things down because
our mind has a funny tendency of distorting reality to please us; habitual
tardiness will seem like once in a while occurrences, our abilities
overestimated. How many times have you thought to yourself, "pshh, I could
do that", only to downplay your failure after a couple attempts. The point
I am trying to make is that we are not very accurate at estimating and
assessing situations. That is why I believe writing down the things that are
distractions, or take up a significant amount of time on your schedule will be
invaluable. Also, just because something takes up a significant amount of time
on your schedule does not make it a distraction, in fact it could be vital, but
noting it will allow for efficient time management. Once you have a list of
both things, see which are necessary and which aren't. Based on this, make
modifications, reallocating time from things that aren't necessary to things
that are, especially if you realize you are pressed for time on the things that
are. Below is an example of a list you can make.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Distraction<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Take up time<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Video games (1.5 hrs/day)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">School (6 hrs/day)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Social media (1 hr/day)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Sleep (7 hrs/day)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">TV/Netflix/Movies (1.5 hrs/day)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Workout/exercise (2.5 hrs/day)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">-<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">As you can see, distractions are the
things you could do without but are fun leisurely activities, which are
perfectly fine, while the things that take up a significant amount of your time
are more vital. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">-<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Based on this, there are 4.5 free hours to
either study or do something else. Let’s say you need more time to sleep
because you are feeling tired. That comes out of the free hours. Any other
modifications will come out the free hours until you are left with none, then
you have to start modifying how much time you spend doing various activities.
There are variables which you can’t change, such as hours spent at school, so
it will have to be taken out of somewhere else, ideally from the distractions
side. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Now that we understand the importance of
time management, we can talk about tools to help you manage your time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Google or any platform that provides the
tools I am about to mention should be your best friend. I personally use Google
because I am familiar with their product, my program (most educational programs
also) use their service, and they have a good selection of tools. I also use
Windows to a lesser extent, but they provide identical tools as Google, just
for people who have a Microsoft (outlook) account. Calendar is one google app I
use extensively; it's useful for planning my day and reminding me of important
times. This will help you remain punctual and organized especially if your
schedule is busy. There are cool features with Gmail that allow you to simply
add events or reminders to your calendar if you receive an email containing a
date or time. If you have an Android phone, you get direct notifications sent
to your phone to remind you of upcoming events. There are other cool features
with the calendar app, most of which you guys probably know of, but to the
others, now you're in the know. If you need more information or if anyone wants
to add additional tips for these services, please leave a comment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Most of these services also provide cloud storage which is perfect
for transporting various contents without the need of a physical storage
device. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Resources: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Resources are essentially any tool,
structures, or persons that help you successfully accomplish any task from
homework, internship, to school in general. The list is vast. This post you are
reading, this entire blog is a resource. Its purpose is to assist you and give
you solutions to roadblocks you might encounter in your education. Resources are
abundant for college students, unfortunately most of these resources are not
common knowledge, you usually have to dig deep to find them. And when you do
find these resources you should make it a habit of sharing it with your fellow
classmates. Call it karma or whatever, but I believe there is never a negative
in sharing knowledge and helping others succeed. As I've mentioned, there is an
abundance of resources available to college students especially through your
school. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The library is one of these resources
provided by your school. There are free books for you to borrow. While other
people spent hundreds to thousands of dollars on books, I spent far less
because I used available resources. For calculus, the tutoring center had books
which I could either do homework with or take pictures of and use later. I had
an old calculus book to practice with as well. The library had some of the
books that I had to read for some of my classes. Friends had extra books and
there were cheap books available through student run bartering pages on
Facebook. My strategy was to view the required and recommended text for a class
as early as possible and then searching through all my resources to see if they
could be found there, if they weren't on there I would switch the class. There are
courses that are required and ones that you genuinely are interested in, if
that is the case you obviously don't want to drop these classes and the books
might prove to be useful investments, but if that is not the case, I say save
the money. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I mentioned one resource earlier that I
will elaborate on, that is tutors! Calculus was the hardest thing I had
encountered. I was able to succeed in that course because not only did I manage
my time wisely, but I utilized the tutoring center. I can only speak for my
alma mater, University of Arizona, that had a fantastic tutoring center that
helped with a plethora of subjects, but I assume other schools should have
this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Your advisors and professors are also useful resources. They have
a wealth of knowledge about the coursework, different programs and majors,
scholarships, internships, and solutions to many of the problems you might be
facing. There is help around the corner everywhere in college, you just have to
connect to the right people to get that help, don’t be shy to ask questions.
And like I said, your friends are also resources. Surround yourself with people
who are active in their program and school; you will pick up a few gems from
them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Consistency:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the
main event, the reason you all came here, CONSISTENCY!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Everything I have said before this pales
in comparison to the value consistency has. If you've ever heard anyone speak
to you about success but did not mention consistency at least a hundred times
(sarcasm, but seriously) lied to you and did you a disservice. Nothing, and I
mean absolutely nothing is a product of one attempt. Sure there are one in a
million scenarios but if you are a numbers person like I am, I wouldn't place
my bet on that probability. Google, Apple, Microsoft and many other powerful
corporations are all the products of consistency. These powerhouses were not
built in one attempt. The founders had to be consistent with good practice.
Consistency does not equate success, because you could do bad practice
consistently. Time management and utilizing your resources aren't things that
you're going to do once and see success, they must be reproduced and done on a
consistent basis. A lackadaisical approach will give you lackadaisical results.
You must learn good practices and be consistent with those practices, also
developing and improving upon those practices for success. If you notice you
are not performing the way you want with your academics, it will behoove you to
switch practices until you find something that reaps rewards and be consistent
with that practice. Unsuccessful people are ones that continue down a path that
has failed them before. Consistency can lead you into and keep you in failure
or it could lead you into and sustain your success, the key is to find good
practices and be consistent with those practices. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">So, what you are telling me is, if I follow these three things I will get straight A's and become a millionaire?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Of course, when have I been wrong.... Kidding, but this is a small piece to the puzzle that I hope will help you achieve greater success with your studies. There is no one right answer. Always have an open mind and be willing to learn, because I believe there is a lesson in every interaction we have. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">One love</span></div>
enliiightenedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636896410727447638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015552946113158834.post-74721302559054089862015-10-15T19:37:00.001-07:002015-10-15T19:37:31.167-07:00Phoenix healthcare students please read!Hey guys!<br />
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Sorry I have not been active on here for a while, but I am back! This is a more specific post that pertains to students in Phoenix, Arizona that are in school for healthcare. The SHOW (student health outreach for wellness) Clinic is an awesome opportunity for students going into healthcare to get involved and possibly get hands on experience, depending on level of experiences. The Clinic provides free healthcare to disadvantaged populations and presents an opportunity to give back to the community! The link to their website is provided below; please consider visiting it to learn more about this great opportunity and see how you can get involved. If you do not have the time to commit to the program still consider visiting the website and sharing it with others who may be interested and you can also make donations through the website if you feel inclined! Not only will you be partaking in a rewarding experience, you will also be gaining experience and adding value to your resume!<br />
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SHOW Clinic: <a href="http://www.showaz.org/" target="_blank">showaz.org</a><br />
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One loveenliiightenedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636896410727447638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015552946113158834.post-10428172811862738072015-05-23T18:41:00.000-07:002015-05-23T18:41:00.013-07:00SCHOLARSHIPS!Here is a scholarship <a href="http://careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch/ScholarshipCategory.asp?searchtype=category&nodeid=22" target="_blank">website</a> I came across, sponsored by the US department of labor. Check it out to see if you qualify for any scholarships, it'll only take 10 minutes of your day! "10 minutes could save you a lot on your education" ;)<br />
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And congratulations to all the recent graduates! I hope your education equips you for the next chapters in your lives, whether in the workforce or further education. Keep your passion burning and chase your goals vehemently!
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Scholarship site:<br />
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<a href="http://careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch/ScholarshipCategory.asp?searchtype=category&nodeid=22" target="_blank">http://careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch/ScholarshipCategory.asp?searchtype=category&nodeid=22</a>enliiightenedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636896410727447638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015552946113158834.post-72787819247481485672015-03-15T23:58:00.001-07:002015-03-15T23:58:05.223-07:00Reminder: FAFSAGood day,<div>
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I hope all of you are enjoying your spring break! I just want to give a reminder on the upcoming deadline for financial aid application for continuing students. Please take the time to visit <a href="https://fafsa.ed.gov/deadlines.htm" target="_blank">FAFSA</a> to see the deadline for your corresponding state, and fill out your application to see what you qualify for. I will do my best to post any financial assistance opportunities I come across. In the meantime, refer to my previous posts for the <a href="http://theundergradexperience.blogspot.com/2013/11/axa-achievement-scholarship-10000-25000.html" target="_blank">AXA</a> scholarship as well as other internship opportunities. Remember, the sooner you apply for these opportunities the greater your chances are of receiving them and the less stressful things will be.</div>
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Good Luck</div>
enliiightenedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636896410727447638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015552946113158834.post-11104322433489059442015-03-15T02:13:00.000-07:002015-03-16T10:51:35.239-07:00Citation: What, Why, How?Citations! The source of every high school students fantasies. I can still palpate the joy that surged through my high school English classroom whenever a paper that required citation was assigned. Obviously I am being sarcastic. Everyone hated those assignments, but luckily for me, and others who decide to continue our education, we won't have to worry about citations anymore. Sarcasm once again! If you plan on continuing with higher education, you will learn to become best friends with citations. It is a necessity for higher level writings for reasons I will elaborate on. <br />
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As annoying as citations may seem, they are quite useful not only to you as the author, but also to potential readers and the sources themselves.<br />
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First, let us look at how citations benefit me, the author? If you are reading this article, chances are that you need to know something about citations whether it is for an assignment or for your own use. It is good to utilize citations in your writings because it gives sound evidence that you can base your propositions on regardless of what it may be. Imagine listening to someone who always blurts out questionable statements, for example, claiming that the government is collecting data from our cellphones. As a spectator, the first question I am thinking of is, how do you know that? What information do you have to back these claims you are making? There are plenty of people that make claims like this lacking any source to back their claims. The result is a void argument and a questionable reputation. The more often this occurs the less likely people will take your propositions seriously whether it be through your writings or statements. This can in turn be detrimental and cause hindrances for future works. This can all be avoided by utilizing sound sources and citing them. Personally, I have come to enjoy using writing as a medium to translate my ideas and thoughts. I write about things I am passionate about and try my hardest to depict those ideas in the most effective manner possible. Citations have become a powerful tool that I have utilized in backing my claims and producing strong proposals. As a writer, you should be passionate about the material you produce whether it be for an assignments or personal ventures. Citations will ensure your material will withstand any critique that might be thrown at it.<br />
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As a reader, this is greatly appreciated because I can rest assured that the resulting material is of high quality. Whether the material you are reading is simply to acquire general knowledge or to be utilized for another material, both the author and the reader benefit greatly from the utilization of citations. As a reader, you get the additional benefit of having links to other materials that can provide you with further reading on related topics.<br />
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How about the original authors? Well, the most obvious benefit is the exposure your work gets when it is cited. Not only is the person who is using your material going to read your work, but also other people who could potentially read that persons work. As an author, this is also a nod of approval for your work. This should excite you because your work is being appreciated and contributing to the world of information.<br />
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<a href="http://www.citationmachine.net/" target="_blank">Citation Machine</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/" target="_blank">CIA World Factbook </a><br />
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I would like to announce another great internship opportunity I came across. This is geared towards people interested in wildlife and conservation. It is an excellent opportunity to gain on the field experience, help the environment, and get paid!<br />
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Scc is run in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. This program is also an affiliate of AmeriCorps, which will grant you funds to either pay off student loans, or pay for continued education. The general age requirement is ages 18-25 although there is a youth program for children ages 14-18. There are multiple positions currently available but hurry up and apply before any of them close. Go visit their website for more information on the program: <a href="http://sccorps.org/" style="background-color: #fff2cc;">http://sccorps.org/</a><br />
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Look around you. Everything is becoming computerized and integrated. Your cellphone, for example, is a multi-purpose device capable of capturing quality videos/images, playing music, browsing the internet at speeds faster than some computers, sharing files and information worldwide quickly, and many more. All this in a device that fits your hand. Technology is getting much more efficient and has even greater possibilities for the future.</div>
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<li>Coursera.com (<a href="https://www.coursera.org/courses?orderby=upcoming&search=program">https://www.coursera.org/courses?orderby=upcoming&search=program</a>)</li>
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Life is tough. If you can't relate, someday you probably will. Even in the midst of all the hardship and stress life throws at you, you should never forget the little blessings you have in your life. The fact that you are able to access this blog and actually be able to read what I write is a blessing of its own. Sometimes I just step outside, take a deep breath, look at the sky, and survey the scenery... Marvelous. In the midst of our hectic lives, we forget the beauty that lies in front of us. So let us not be overwhelmed by life but rather take the time to shift our focus on the simple things. Because it is not always the grandest spectacles but rather the simplest things in life that bring us peace and happiness. </div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;">Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2014-2015 academic year. Enrollment at an accredited postsecondary institution outside of the United States will be considered on a case-by-case basis.</li>
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