March 21, 2009

College Students and Reputations

Hollywood has so drastically changed the real image of college students that many employers are afraid to hire a student in certain areas of our nation. The idea that student's party, drinks, and never studies but is a bunch of spoiled children away from home is a very bad image to overcome. The young do know how to have a good time just like anyone else but that does not mean that they are irresponsible in college. Many young people have worked very hard to get into college and often work even harder to maintain their status at college.

What many people should consider is that most colleges will not keep anyone who does not keep a good grade point average, parties instead of studies, and shows up to class late or not at all. The colleges of today are very strict actually some students have remarked that going to college is tougher than when they were at home. Many young people feel that the college expects more from them than the high school that they attended. The student not only has to study, show up in class, but many need to work afterwards to help support themselves. It is not easy being a college student it takes a lot of hard work and plenty of patience.

Hollywood makes going to college seem like it is all fun and games. They show the Spring Break like it is just one big party that goes on the whole college year. The Hollywood moguls take great effort to make everyone think that our young people of today go to college to have fun and get away from their parents. The truth is that professors and college deans are not baby sitters nor do they run around checking out what your student is doing. Each student has to be responsible for them and if they do not meet the standards they are kicked out of school. Colleges has so many responsible people who are in school to make a good life for themselves that study hard and mind the rules that they do not have to tolerate the unruly.

The problem faced with colleges today stems mostly from the behavior of athletes. The athletes are in a prime position because of their ability to play games to get by with more things than the average student. The colleges still make requirements of their athletes and if they do not comply they can be heavily fined and even yes lose their place on the team or be kicked out of school. Everyone who goes to college is expected to be a very responsible adult and in most cases they most certainly are not the product that Hollywood would like us all to believe.

As you grow old, you'll realize that life is all about yourself and society doesn't care what you look like or what you do. No one cares that you drive an Escalade or a Jaguar. No one cares that you live in a 8,000 square foot home. In the end, it's all about being respectful and respecting the ones around you.

March 18, 2009

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Class Is In Session

If you are ever in a school classroom, you need to be aware of its dynamics. The classroom is a great place: if you are front and center, you have the ability to truly connect with students and teach them something. However, it can be difficult to gain the attention of a group of people. The following are some ways to keep the attention of students in any school classroom. The first step is simple but something many people forget: you have to speak up.
This doesn't mean shouting – the front row won't appreciate this, and there's always the chance that you might spit mid syllable. No, instead, you want to make sure that you project your voice so that it is heard throughout the room.
Additionally, if you want to be heard, speak slowly and be sure to enunciate. If you speak too fast or clip your words, there's a chance you'll confuse the students about what it is you're really trying to say. Eye contact is key when speaking before a school classroom. If you look at different parts of the room from time to time, it will keep people engaged.
Part of keeping anyone's attention –whether students or teachers – is showing them that what you have to say is important. Thus, a piece of this is showing them that you are speaking to them and not at them. Eye contact goes a long way than if you stare only at your notes or at a point of the school classroom ceiling. Use images to highlight your points or ideas. If you give people something to look at other than yourself, it will help clarify your points. Thus, consider drawing or even writing from time to time on a piece of poster board or on a blackboard if the school classroom has one. Another great technique to try is to use a handout with images and some basics about whatever it is you are talking about.
Another way to ensure that those sitting in a school classroom can hear you is to try to engage the people in some audience participation. This is a chance for you to ask them questions or to bring willing participants to the front of the room to accentuate or highlight key principles or ideas from your talk. To ensure that you are heard, be prepared to have a question and answer period to your talk.
This gives people a chance to clarify any points they are unclear about and a chance for you to add anything you might have forgotten or missed in during your talk or lesson. In addition to a question and answer period, it's always great to have people engage with one another.
At some point during your talk, try to organize a small activity where the people are split into small groups and are able to work on something that highlights or explains one of your key points. This activity should be short – no more than five to ten minutes – and should be something that encourages teamwork or is fun. For more information on classroom etiquette, visit

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