Hey
everyone,
So week 6
has come to an end. This week I got to explore the online tool Evernote. This tool has changed my life in terms of
collecting information. It is soo easy
to just add a variety of files, whether they are PDF, videos, articles, blog
posts, or even diagrams, in one place. I
was close to going overboard with the clippings, especially with the extension
on my internet browser, adding to my notebook is so easy.
I was
surprised to see everyone having the same reaction to this tool. On the discussion board, I didn’t see a bad evaluation
of the tool. I am curious to see how it
works in a group project setting, especially when it comes to collaborating
with the other members.
In terms of
Evernote and my PLE, I know for a fact that it is going to be a great asset for
me in my future career. I am just not
too sure on where to place it as of right now.
I will be taking the next few days to think about where it will fit in
and how to showcase all of the different things Evernote is capable of
doing.
This week
as I was going through my Feedly reader, I found an article that caught my
attention. It was titled 3 Ace ways to break away from your studies
from College Blender. http://www.collegeblender.com/3-ace-ways-to-break-away-from-your-studies/
I think every
student has had that moment when sitting in a class wondering when they will
ever need to know the information that is being taught. I have had that moment in a variety of
classes thinking when I will need to take the partial derivative of a function,
when I’m an accountant? The article discusses three ways to branch out when in
a rut and learn from other aspects of being a student. The first being finding a hobby, the example
they give is getting involved in the beauty industry. I will admit I have a slight problem when it
comes to that industry in the fact that I spend way too much money on
cosmetics, and now have more makeup than any normal person. All of my closet friends have told me that I
should take a course in makeup artistry to get certified. It is definitely an
option for me to consider since I do enjoy doing everyone’s makeup when we go
out.
The second
way to branch out that is mentioned in the article is by joining a high
society. This is a good way to meet
people with the same interests as you outside of school. It sounds like a great
way to network and make connections to help when looking for a job in the future.
The third
way mentioned is go outside your campus walls.
I know when I’m in full school mode I’m either in the library or at home
studying. The article made me realize
that I have one more year of university to make the most of, so it’s a great
time for me to volunteer and work on skills that will come in handy for the
future.
So this has
been a fun week with learning a new tool and everything. I’m looking forward to
what the coming weeks have in store for me.
Take Care
Aarti
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