Saturday, January 25, 2014

Tips For What To Do If Your Computer Breaks Down In College

By Darrel Jefferson


A lot of advice alumni give to current or future college students revolve around networking, gaining experience, choosing classes, setting yourself up for a job, and other very helpful, but (honestly) generic responses.

Humans like it invent, improve, experiment, and create. This is why people breed certain dogs together, create fusion foods, combine luxury and heavy-duty vehicles, and integrate foreign words into their native languages. Always one the road of progression, schools do what they can to enhance the learning experience.

But before your computer dies, it is a really good idea to back up the work you have saved to your computer by using online storage, external drives and even hard copies. If your work is backed up, you should be able to access it again from another computer and this will help to relieve any of the stress associated with a crashed computer.

One of the main goals of hybrid classes is to free up classroom time for lecture and discussion while accomplishing more "mundane" tasks like quizzes and tests online. The online aspect also helps students access a wider variety of learning resources like videos, graphics, interactive programs, chats, and so on. Hopefully, the combination of these two will allow students to develop as a class and as individuals. Especially considering that students have different learning styles and preferences, this hybrid system should help a greater number of students learn more effectively.

But I think there is more to college than "getting head." Students exposed to only the kind of advice given above, tend to think of college as a stepping stone. Truth is, if everything you do in college is about strategy, you'll miss out on a lot of happiness and enjoyment of life. Don't get so focused on "getting head" that you forget to live now. Find the balance between preparing for the future and living life now.

The public library is also a good option if you want a change of pace or just dig a good variety of libraries. Check out your local library's computer selection, and you can check out a fun book on your way out. The local library is usually an ideal place to study, and the environment will help you to be even more productive than usual.

If, however, you need a computer off campus, or at least one that is portable or can be used in your dorm, check if your school offers computer rentals. Most universities offer rentals on a monthly or by semester basis. This is usually a pretty economical option, and can be extremely useful if you can't be tied to the library.

Most people that rush through college regret it. They regret not building strong relationships with professors and classmates. They regret overloading their schedules, sacrificing small everyday pleasures. They regret not going on a study abroad. They regret having no memories apart from late night Accounting homework. They regret sacrificing quality for speed. In sum, they regret not taking the time to enjoy college. Don't let this happen to you. Prepare yourself now to succeed AND enjoy your time as a student!




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