MY FIRST DAY AT THE UNIVERSITY (˘̩̩̩~˘̩̩̩ƪ)

Getting into college was one of the most interesting and exciting part of my life. Well, I remembered the day when I first attend a class in our university. It has been over four years now since my first day as a student in the university, but the memories of that first day still is very clear up to now. my first day in the university was very good. I am always going to remember that day because I had the opportunity to meet more people and the most important I met the best friends that I have ever had.

When I entered my college for the first day, I looked around with a mixed feeling of perplexity and joy, a little afraid about the new environment, but I was excited for it. I felt excited and at the same time I was very nervous because it was my first day in the university and I didn't know any person. The stately building with massive pillars made a deep impression on my mind. The first item on the routine was a lecture on English, I was puzzled as I was not habituated to the college ways of things. I joined my class in room BF6 on the fourth floor. I didn't know how to arrive to my classroom. I was lost and I had to ask one person about the building where I was going to take classes. This person was very nice and told me the right direction, I walked to the building, and when I arrived I saw some people and I felt strange.

The teacher arrived early and we began our classes, all our classmates were quiet, nobody talked. After that we introduced ourselves, then I saw my others classmates and I looked at two girls they were Debby and Devia, I introduced myself, then they did the same and we began to know more about each other, like where we were from or what we did. After that, we spent the rest of the day together until we had to go home.

How to Learn Handling Stress -__-"" !!

How stress affects your immune system is one of the most exciting areas of health research. Recent studies have found that people who are subjected to even such mundane stress as undergoing a difficult interview have a lower immune response. The following techniques which are even more beneficial when used together not only prevent immune depression, they actually boost immune response.

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Prayer or meditation. Meditation increases immune-cell activity. A ten-to-twenty minute session per day lowers blood pressure, slows heart rate, relaxes muscles and creates a more balanced hormonal condition.

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Progressive relaxation. Any technique that relaxes one group of muscles at a time can decrease cortisol and increase natural-killer-cell activity.

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Laughter. A simple smile changes biochemistry, relaxes muscles and boosts immunity. Laughter causes muscle contraction followed by release, inducing deeper relaxation and lower blood pressure. Simply adopting facial expression of a particular mood actually creates that mood.

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Take a warm bath. Like chicken soup, this is an old myth that's been given new life research. Warm water relaxes the muscles, improves circulation, and calms the entire system. Soak for no more than fifteen minutes in water no hotter than 102 degrees Fahrenheit

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Breath deeply. Breathing exercises helps reduce tension.

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Bodywork. Acupressure, massage, therapy, and therapeutic touch create profound relaxation and increase certain immune responses.

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Exercise. Twenty minutes a day can significantly reduce stress, lower blood pressure, elevate HDL and strengthen cardiovascular function.

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Eat for your mind. The carbohydrates found in whole grains, for example, stimulate the production of the neurotransmitter and focuses the mind. Meals rich in protein, on the other hand, cause an increase in the neurotransmitters that promote alertness, responsiveness and aggression.

How to Have a Good Interview??

So you can make yourself look good on paper, but will your in-person interview give off the same impression? Read on for tips on how to come across as a confident, qualified and promising candidate for any job.

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Remember to dress professionally. This means no cleavage, no skirt/suit pants higher than the knees, no torn jeans, no flip-flops, no t-shirts. When in doubt, go conservative. This means cover up: tattoos, non-traditional piercings, toes, shoulders, etc. It’s always better to be overdressed (for this situation) than underdressed. Show them that you’re taking this interview and job opportunity seriously.

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Walk in with a basic knowledge of the company, and some questions you have about it. That way, when the interview ends with “Do you have any questions for us?”, you won’t look dumbfounded and blank. A good way to do this is to browse the website, esp. the department/area you will be working in. Some good basic questions include, “How long has this company been around?” or “How did this company become established?” Also: bring extra copies of your resume so that you’re prepared in case the interviewer doesn’t have a copy or lost it in email (it happens).

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Have a good, strong handshake and good, un-shifting eye contact and a genuine smile (fake it if you must). This will immediately project positivity, confidence and a polite demeanor. Even if during the course of your interview, the job turns out to something you’re not really interested in, remain professional and polite throughout the entire process. You will always have the right to ask for time to think about it once the offer is given, so make sure you don’t make gestures you might regret later (rolling eyes, losing interest, unpleasant face of any kind).

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Take notes throughout the interview, especially if you have trouble making comfortable conversation in interview situations. Jot down things that you learn about the company during the interview, and even have your questions written down in case you get nervous and forget what you were going to ask. This will also make you look responsible, and like a serious potential employee of the company.

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After the interview, make sure to send either an email or a thank you card thanking the employer for taking the time to talk to you and meet you. Employers are all busy people, and doing this will show that you are acknowledging that their time is valuable. You will also be giving them a reminder/refresher of who you are, in case your resume (as fabulous as it might be) somehow gets lost in the mix (it totally happens employers interview A LOT of qualified candidates).

Will Using Social Media Help Your Business?

Do you remember the old days when myspace.com was just getting started? Most of the people who used it were 11 to 15 years old, but adults and especially businesses stayed away from this new social media and networking. Of course, times have changed and with it came new forms of social media including Facebook and Twitter. Unfortunately many businesses still see these sites as a place where people post that are bored or have nothing else to do. Today, there are many businesses that make use of driving traffic to their sites using social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and many others that are popping up all the time.

Social media for business did not just grow slowly over time, it literally burst on the Internet with a huge following and undertaking. Today, if your business, especially an online business is not using social media and networking, you are missing out on tons of traffic that could be sent to your site. This extra traffic ultimately means more sales! The question is why would you not want to use social media to boost your business?

If you have an online business, then you need all the exposure you can get to attract more customers. Go to Facebook, and search for any online business you can think of, you will find a presence there. One of the largest online retailers, Amazon.com has a Facebook page, with over 140,000 people who like their page. Why does such a large business need social networking? HELLO, they are smart and use every avenue available to them. Another reason they stay on top!

Do yourself a favor and check out some of the businesses in your field that are on the social media sites. Look at how they structure their pages. Of course they have a link to their main website. Someone from the company posts updates, such as sales, special promos, and adds a bit of fun in with it. The important thing to remember about any of the social media sites is it is an avenue to get people back to your website to buy products. However, you can’t just have a sales page because this would no doubt turn people off. You want to get your advertising across in a fun way, but still post comments that are purely entertaining or informational and have nothing to do with selling.

Finally, always keep everything you write on any of the social media websites positive. Never knock your competitors because this leaves a bad taste in people’s mouths. Check your social media sites daily or hand the task to someone else so you can always address personal responses. Never post gloomy messages and stay clear of politics or religion (unless your business deals with one or the other) because this will surely begin online arguing. Social media is here to stay, use it to your advantage to boost your online business!

Facebook Advantages and Disadvantages ^_^ !!

Facebook has been a widely known name among people who are so into it. People who have their account on Facebook are using more of their time to get in touch with other individuals despite the distance and lack of time. Facebook has been a great community for many people, it has its advantages and disadvantages. Series of improvements are now being made in the system just to make up with the Facebook problems. Facebook advantages and disadvantages are listed below.

Advantages:

• Lets user search for new and old friends
• Available to chosen universities having a high level of security
• Makes it less difficult when communicating with strangers or |individuals you do not know
• Makes it |simpler to join groups having corresponding likes and dislikes
• Lets users to check students who are in the same class, living within the same location, or coming from the same academy

Disadvantages:

• More and more people
• Long distance relationship weakening
• Unsupported by physical adjacency
• Contributes wide-range procrastination
• Rampant addiction
• Possible stalking
• Acquaintances be labeled as friends

Certainly, the disadvantages are not a threat to you just by simply looking at it. A user must |realize what he is trying to give out otherwise things might get messy and people will mistake them as someone else.

It is apparent that a tradeoff is happening between the advantages and disadvantages of Facebook.

In spite of the Facebook advantages and disadvantages, it still is getting demand and popularity among the young people. There are about 10,000 students who are joining Facebook everyday. This is irrespective of the age, race and country. Some are now trying to criticize the status of professionalism of this website whether its just another craze like other online networking services are.

How has Social Media Changed Schools and Businesses?

Many colleges and universities have jumped on the bandwagon of social media. Why not? After all, schools are businesses too. They need more students to survive. A great marketing tool for schools has been to show what they are doing in the community.This is where social media comes into play.

While it is true that many schools and businesses that do not understand the power of social media tend to think of it as a way to “play” online or a form of gossiping on the Internet. On the other hand, social media should be fun, but at the same time, the goal is to bring more business and popularity to the online community.

The best colleges and universities all use social media as a way of marketing to potential students. Let’s face it; if you go to the school’s website, you feel a certain way, like everything is business and school oriented. If the college has a social media page and you head to the site, they may have the same information that they have on their website, but it is more relaxed and seems more personalized. People get to hear from school representatives and they are more likely to have a favorable opinion of the school.

Many schools struggle to keep enrollment up, which is why many colleges and universities offer online programs. Even then enrollment can suffer. When you have a social media page up, it gives the impression to others that they have a direct line to someone at the school. Even though they could simply call the school directly, a social media site can offer even more choices for direct communication. Schools that do use social media regularly and post to it continually have seen an increase in website hits and enrollment inquiries.

You need to remember that you can’t just set up a social media page and then never return to it. The only way for you to see results from the site is to actively participate on the page or at least have someone from your school or company post new information and reply to comments daily. While this might seem like a big investment of time, it truly only takes about 30 minutes when you stay on top of it. Moreover, it helps you to connect to the online community to see the types of people who are interested in your school or business.

Begin building a huge following by accepting invitations from people to either follow you or be your friend on the various sites. It’s impressive for others to go to a business’ social media page and see they have thousands of people who like them or are following them. Lastly, your agenda for online social media is to bring people back to your school or business website, and to get involved in the page you have built so that people feel your business is personable and approachable.

To your social media success!!

How To Introduce Yourself to Someone You’ve Never Met

Those first introductions can be the most difficult and sometimes the most important. People are making flash judgments every second. Every move you make is being scrutinized. But with the right introduction, a good personality, and some confidence, you have the power to cement your good image in their minds and create an instant bond.

In my experience, there are two main parts to introducing yourself to someone new. The first part is starting the conversation; going from standing around awkwardly to actually interacting with them. The second part consists of what you say and how you say it.

How to start the conversation

1. The mutual acquaintance icebreaker If your soon-to-be friend happens to be talking with or know someone that you know, it can be a great way to leverage yourself into a conversation. If they’re talking to that person, it’s really easy to just walk up and say hi to your friend, and an introduction follows very naturally. If not, you can just confirm there name “Dave Moneyfountain?” and mention your aquaintance “I know Mark ReallyReputableGuy, he’s mentioned you a few times.” Then you can launch into a discussion from there.
2. The compliment icebreaker Giving a compliment is a frequently over-used tactic that is still used, because it can work so well. They key, of course, is sincerity. Everyone uses the “I like your watch” compliment nowadays but since I happen to be a watch fanatic, I can start talking about automatic movements and other things that make my compliments truly sincere. Your best bet is going to be giving a compliment that you truly mean and are prepared to talk about in detail.
3. Conversation by proximity This can be a great way to jump start a conversation, if you happen to be close to the person you want to introduce yourself to (close physically or in situation). If you do find yourself in place where this might work, just make some seemingly-intelligent or humorous remark about whatever situation you find yourself in (I do this all the time waiting in lines). A hand-shake and introduction can follow swiftly thereafter.
4. The direct approach Once you realize that everyone else is also busy looking for excuses to come up and talk to you, this approach becomes easier. Simply stroll up with a little confidence, offer a hand-shake, and say, “Hi, Mike, I’m ________.” Alternatively, if you’re approaching a group, you can walk up and say, “Mind if I join you?” You might be amazed at this, but the direct approach works really well. People just don’t seem to say, “No, you can’t join us,” or, “Hi, actually, I’m busy and don’t want to talk with you.”

Most of these suggestions are worded for usage in a face-to-face scenario, but in reality they can apply to starting all sorts of conversations (emailing and calling were two others that came to my mind).

What to say in your first conversation

How you start your conversation will depend a lot on what you want from that relationship. If you want a personal relationship, for example, you might start with different things than if you want a business relationship. For the purpose of this article, we’ll assume your goal is to start a friendly business relationship.

Start with their name. It’s tempting to start with your own name, but if you know their name it’s a really nice touch to address them by it. Once they’ve been addressed, then you can throw your name into the mix.

Give yourself a history. If you have a mutual acquaintance, a specific reason for starting the conversation, or anything that gives credit to you, it is good to mention that early on. It lets them know you aren’t trying to waste their time. If you don’t have any back story (at a business card exchange, for example), then it’s okay to skip this step. Also, don’t speak too much on this—keep it to one or two sentences.

Ask questions about them. Ask them about what they do, what they like doing, their history. Ask anything that’s appropriate to your conversation. In general, people really enjoy talking about themselves, so the more you let them talk, the more they’re going to like you. One caveat to this, however; don’t subject them to a rapid-fire interrogation! Ask slow, thoughtful questions, and then give them a chance to talk for a while. A little down-time can actually be a good thing for a conversation.

Listen carefully, and respond. You may have noticed that the best conversationalists remember all sorts of little details about you and bring them up when the time is right. Your goal in asking questions isn’t just to make them feel good about themselves, but also to learn as much about them as you can. Be a good listener, and you’ll remember a whole lot more of the conversation. Once you’ve fully processed what they said (again, it’s okay to pause and think), you can respond with something thoughtful.

Answer their questions. Once they start asking you questions, it’s time to give them more information about yourself and your company. This is also when you can give them your small business’s marketing message. Be careful not to speak for too long, though, it’s never a good idea to entirely dominate the conversation.

At this point, you’ll probably have been speaking for at least a few minutes and will be well on your way to building a valuable relationship. It’s still good to remember some of the basics, though, especially about listening and paying attention to what they say. Good luck with your conversations, and feel free to start one in the comments section.