Blog #3

Ø Describe your ideal Instructor/Professor.

I don't really have an "ideal" professor. I think that a professor should be able to teach his/or her subject in a way that is best fitting for the material. In anatomy, for example, Prof. Froiland reads off all of the information for us to take notes on. This method would not be as productive if it was in a math class where you need to see it on the board. I don't really like the thought of an ideal professor because I think you need some variety in your professors in order to suceed. It would be incredibly boring if we sat in class everyday with a professor just like Froiland. 

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?

You can't just use one study method. If you study just by trying to memorize what's on the paper everytime, chances are you won't get everything crammed in there. You need to switch it up. Do some flash cards, have someone quiz you, write and re-write the material, or something else.

Ø How do you study for quizzes/tests?

I really like the Cornell note taking method. I like changing up my study method everytime I study or I change my study environment.

Ø What do you have trouble with on quizzes/tests?

I'm not an essay person. I HATE THEM. I just have a hard time putting what I'm thinking down on paper.

Reaction to Mcdonald's letter:

I think that the girl seems a little over the top. I completely believe that she gets treated that way but she needs to realize that it's a job that she chose. You can't expect much out of an unqualified job. She should quit if it's too much on her. Someone has to do it. McDonald's has to have someone working for them because of their high demand. I don't have any sympathy for the girl and it may be a different reaction than anyone else's but it just seems stupid to me. If you don't like the job you signed up for, quit. You can't expect much better from McDonald's.

Peace.

Blog Deux

Ø Reiterate a term or concept you learned in Anatomy this week.

I learned about 2 diseases that affect the bones. Rickets, which affects calcium  absorbtion and makes your bones bend easily . Scurvy, being the other, affects the absorbtion of Vitamin C and makes your bones brittle.

Ø List a few pleasant events that happened during your first weeks at NMU.

I made TONS of new friends and I went to the beach a few times. =]

Ø Where do you want to be (academically) in six months?

I want to be comfortable with the college atmostfere and be getting grades that show my ability.

Ø List habits you already possess that make you successful in college.

I am able to make time for homework even if all I want to do is have a little fun on the weekends.

Ø List habits (timewasters?) you can change or modify, or need to lose.

I would like to stay away from the whole party every day of the weekend schedule.

Ø Explain how you approach studying your a) textbook and b) notes.

I never rely on my notes completely. I use my notes as a basic template as to what I'm going to be studying. The notes I take are what I hear from the teacher so those key points help me to find what I need to study in my textbook.

Ø Explain how you determine what to write down in notes during lectures.

I have a different note taking technique for every class so it really depends. If it's mainly a lecture class I take all the notes I possibly can and re-organize them later in my own time.

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?
The  whole commercial is ironic to me. Why in a classroom? They obviously  tried putting the commercial in a setting that  kids know. They know what school is about. Then here comes the "sneaky" Hamburglar right into the classroom. They want the kids to be thinking about food even when they are sitting in a classroom atmostfere perhaps.

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?

No, but I do believe it's the parents responsibility to teach their children what is good for them and what is bad also. It's not just the media that's causing children to eat this food. Parents are a major factor too.

PEACE.

Intro Blog-age.

Ø List your own quote, favorite saying, song, or other expression of your feelings today.

Well, my song of the day is going to be "It's Tricky" by Run DMC because it's one of my favorite old school songs and I've played it approximately 4 times already today. =]

Ø Now that you made it to NMU – why are you here?

To have a great learning and life experience.

Ø How did you choose this school?

It's the closest school with my major.

Ø List initial observations of your new environment.

I love the friends I made and I enjoy the fact that there is so much to do around here.

Ø List initial observations of your classes.

Well I've missed a few but so far they seem to be a nice challenge.

Ø What observations have you made about other students?

There are some crazy ass people in West Hall let me tell you. I get along with them all but it was a shocker to here about the "Pants-less Porn Fridays" down the hall.

Ø About your instructors?

I can't understand 2 of my teachers very well due to either dialect or speech impediment so I think I'll have to move up to the front and take a lot of notes.

Ø What do you think will be your biggest challenge(s) academically this semester?

Studying is not one of my favorite past times but I think I might be able to figure something out.

Ø Finally, name one goal (personal, academic, etc..) you have for yourself next week.

I want to get all of my homework in on time.