Monday, August 1, 2011
Favorite Websites
1. Google
Hands down, this is the best website that was ever created. It changed the internet and made it more accessible and usable for all people.The search is simple to use and usually produces relevant results.
2. Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a great website that can be used for research and trivia. I have probably learned more from Wikipedia than I have from reading books and listening to my professors. It's simple format is what makes it so popular. You don't have to go through different links and read through 5 pages of garbage to get the information that you need.
3. Youtube
Best place to stream videos. It doesn't freeze up your computer. It has become a little annoying ever since they started to run advertisements on the videos.
4. Megavideo
It's the site I use to watch movies and shows for free that I would otherwise have to pay for. There is no search for megavideo site and it only lets you watch for 72 minutes. You usually have to google the megavideo link you are looking for which can lead you to go to unsafe websites. Megavideo itself is pretty safe and it doesn't take long to upload videos.
5. Post Secret
Fun site where secrets are posted from random people who write them down onto a postcard and mail it to the author.
6. Hulu
The site I use to watch shows the day after it airs. I don't have time to watch it when it airs so Hulu lets me catch up on my favorite shows at my own convenience.
7. SBnation
Website that has links to blogs for all sports teams in the U.S. It's a great site to debate topics, listen to other fans' opinions and to talk trash.
8. Depressedfan
It's a Sixers blog that I visit to talk about my favorite basketball team. The moderator is very decent and knows his information. A great place for intelligent basketball discussion.
9. Igglesblitz
Website that is run by a scout and an avid Eagles fan. Good website to get information about issues suggestions, and concerns about the team
10. The Onion
This website is hilarious. An intelligent and humorous website that pokes fun at news organizations, the media and stereotypes.
11. Mr. Skin
Let's you know if your favorite female celebrities have ever posed naked for the camera. Tells you the movies where she has been naked and even if provides you the clips if you pay a monthly fee.
12. College Humor
Fun website that provides hilarious video clips and pictures.
Hands down, this is the best website that was ever created. It changed the internet and made it more accessible and usable for all people.The search is simple to use and usually produces relevant results.
2. Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a great website that can be used for research and trivia. I have probably learned more from Wikipedia than I have from reading books and listening to my professors. It's simple format is what makes it so popular. You don't have to go through different links and read through 5 pages of garbage to get the information that you need.
3. Youtube
Best place to stream videos. It doesn't freeze up your computer. It has become a little annoying ever since they started to run advertisements on the videos.
4. Megavideo
It's the site I use to watch movies and shows for free that I would otherwise have to pay for. There is no search for megavideo site and it only lets you watch for 72 minutes. You usually have to google the megavideo link you are looking for which can lead you to go to unsafe websites. Megavideo itself is pretty safe and it doesn't take long to upload videos.
5. Post Secret
Fun site where secrets are posted from random people who write them down onto a postcard and mail it to the author.
6. Hulu
The site I use to watch shows the day after it airs. I don't have time to watch it when it airs so Hulu lets me catch up on my favorite shows at my own convenience.
7. SBnation
Website that has links to blogs for all sports teams in the U.S. It's a great site to debate topics, listen to other fans' opinions and to talk trash.
8. Depressedfan
It's a Sixers blog that I visit to talk about my favorite basketball team. The moderator is very decent and knows his information. A great place for intelligent basketball discussion.
9. Igglesblitz
Website that is run by a scout and an avid Eagles fan. Good website to get information about issues suggestions, and concerns about the team
10. The Onion
This website is hilarious. An intelligent and humorous website that pokes fun at news organizations, the media and stereotypes.
11. Mr. Skin
Let's you know if your favorite female celebrities have ever posed naked for the camera. Tells you the movies where she has been naked and even if provides you the clips if you pay a monthly fee.
12. College Humor
Fun website that provides hilarious video clips and pictures.
If I could go back in time- Student Edition
My college life so far has become a disaster. I am in my 4th year of college in a 5 year program studying for my bachelors. My GPA is low, I don't know if I can finish my college financially, and I am not sure if I will be able to get a job in my field when I graduate. Because of this, I now have to spend an extra year in school. My parents will be upset and I haven't told them yet. I think this is the best for me, with my GPA I don't think I would have been able to get a job after graduation. This extra year will help me improve my GPA and allow me to get an extra minor and/or find an employer that will hire me full time when I graduate.
These are the few things that I would change:
1. Start college with a financial plan. Imagine for the worst case scenario, meaning don't expect your parents to contribute anything to financing your education. This was the biggest mistake that I made. I decided to go to a private college without a scholarship because it was the best university that accepted me. Huge mistake. My life would have been much less stressful if I had gone to a public college like Temple. Now I have already missed two semesters of college and have taken about 53 thousand dollars loans. Life becomes more stressful, your grades will suffer and you won't get the best seats for classes.
2. Study. Attend all classes. Complete all assignments. This is a huge mistake that I made. You should review your books before class, review what the teacher has taught you after class, and attempt your homework at least 3 days before its due. If you spend at least two hours a week studying for your class and 3 hours completing assignments and doing problems, you should be able to get a B in your class. It's that simple. Homework and lab assignments are usually the easiest points you will get in the class. Don't mess it up.
3. Seek help when you need it. Stop being a coward and don't let your pride get in the way. Talk to your financial aid rep when you need extra money for college. Talk to your parents if you need their help paying for school. Arrange time with your TA or professor if you need extra help in understanding your course material.
4. Be prepared. Start your assignments at least 3 days before it's due. Read and understand the theory before attempting problems. Study until you understand how to do all of the problems thoroughly. Don't go into a test thinking that you'll be able to wing it. You won't and you'll fail.
5. Make friends. You will need them for extra help when you are completing assignments. They make life easier. Studying will become a two street. They will help you solve problems and you will help them with theirs. I have also noticed that when I explain problems to my friends, I understand the material better.
6. Go to the gym. It makes you feel better. It keeps you healthy and it helps relieve stress. Make a commitment to go to gym for at least 3 hours a week.
7. Try to live near school. I live at home and it makes my life 10x harder. I waste 2 hours a day commuting and I have to wake up atleast 2 and half hours before my class starts. I also have to put up with my parents, who want to me to be their ambassador for birthday parties, communions, weddings, and prayer services. They also expect me to do chores and projects around the house that consume a lot of time.
8. Make a schedule. You'll have a lot of free time in college. So you need to make sure that you spend that time wisely. Make a list of things you need to accomplish for that day and keep to it. If you don't, you'll end up wasting the whole day browsing the internet.
All of this is easier said than done. Hopefully I can stick to this for the next 1.5 years of college that I have left.
These are the few things that I would change:
1. Start college with a financial plan. Imagine for the worst case scenario, meaning don't expect your parents to contribute anything to financing your education. This was the biggest mistake that I made. I decided to go to a private college without a scholarship because it was the best university that accepted me. Huge mistake. My life would have been much less stressful if I had gone to a public college like Temple. Now I have already missed two semesters of college and have taken about 53 thousand dollars loans. Life becomes more stressful, your grades will suffer and you won't get the best seats for classes.
2. Study. Attend all classes. Complete all assignments. This is a huge mistake that I made. You should review your books before class, review what the teacher has taught you after class, and attempt your homework at least 3 days before its due. If you spend at least two hours a week studying for your class and 3 hours completing assignments and doing problems, you should be able to get a B in your class. It's that simple. Homework and lab assignments are usually the easiest points you will get in the class. Don't mess it up.
3. Seek help when you need it. Stop being a coward and don't let your pride get in the way. Talk to your financial aid rep when you need extra money for college. Talk to your parents if you need their help paying for school. Arrange time with your TA or professor if you need extra help in understanding your course material.
4. Be prepared. Start your assignments at least 3 days before it's due. Read and understand the theory before attempting problems. Study until you understand how to do all of the problems thoroughly. Don't go into a test thinking that you'll be able to wing it. You won't and you'll fail.
5. Make friends. You will need them for extra help when you are completing assignments. They make life easier. Studying will become a two street. They will help you solve problems and you will help them with theirs. I have also noticed that when I explain problems to my friends, I understand the material better.
6. Go to the gym. It makes you feel better. It keeps you healthy and it helps relieve stress. Make a commitment to go to gym for at least 3 hours a week.
7. Try to live near school. I live at home and it makes my life 10x harder. I waste 2 hours a day commuting and I have to wake up atleast 2 and half hours before my class starts. I also have to put up with my parents, who want to me to be their ambassador for birthday parties, communions, weddings, and prayer services. They also expect me to do chores and projects around the house that consume a lot of time.
8. Make a schedule. You'll have a lot of free time in college. So you need to make sure that you spend that time wisely. Make a list of things you need to accomplish for that day and keep to it. If you don't, you'll end up wasting the whole day browsing the internet.
All of this is easier said than done. Hopefully I can stick to this for the next 1.5 years of college that I have left.
About me
A sometimes depressed and sometimes happy college student who doesn't know where life will take him. There are many things that he tries to keep secret from his friends and family- his desires, bad grades, financial hardship, and having to spend an extra year in college. He's tries not to think about what will make his future bleak - bad grades and high debt. He doesn't like to think of his current situation and instead keeps himself happy by looking forward to the future. His infatuation of sports and movies keep his mind occupied. He talks to himself and keeps himself happy by imagining himself in a fantasy world. There is so much in life that he has not experienced and so much that he would like to accomplish. He wants respect and hopes that one day he can live his life stress free and away from judgment. Deep down inside he is scared and a coward, yet for some reason he has a sense of pride that makes him think that he is better and wiser than everyone else.
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