Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
oh yeeeaah!!
I'm actually really excited. The crazy thing is I had this dream over my break from Bridge && it went like this...I was late to my first class && that really scared the life out of me...and then here we are September 2nd but I thought it was September 1st so yes...just like my dream I was late. But it still went well. I'm still excited about being a student here. I'm going to continue to work extra hard this year...more than I did during Bridge (and in that I put in a lot of effort!)
Hope 2 see or at least hear from everyone soon...XOXO
ISIS NICOLE
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
writing
What did I get out of Bridge
THE SURVEY
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Yj9ry1sh6j5CWx609bVh7Q_3d_3d
It's very important that you answer this survey completely and honestly. We value your opinions and experiences!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
YOUR WRITING PROCESS
How do you get your ideas on paper? How do you get them in a Word document?
What works for you? What doesn't?
How do you stay motivated to finish a long writing assignment?
How do you know when you're finished?
Monday, August 11, 2008
What have you learned about Columbia during the Bridge program?
Well for starters its a lot of money lol but i love the school. This has been one of the top schools i wanted to do to since the 7Th grade. I have learn that doing a lot of home work can be lots of fun. Just being in the bridge program really was a big challenge for me. Ireally had it hard to focus on doing the home work but things still came throught. I have a lot going on in my life at this moment and trying to keep up with this college thing has been a big success in my life. I would never think that i would be going to college but im here now and there is no turning back from here. This program has put me in positions that I have never been in but they still work out in the lord's favor.
What i think about Columbia??
That its expensive, its a wonderful school to attend. Its a lot of money. Being up here have shown me a lot of good and bad things about Chicago and about people.. how things change for the worst and for the better.. it was a good journey, its a wonderful school just not for me at the time.
What have you learned about college courses?
i know a lot about college courses.. i have attend college for a year already, but every school as something different to offer you.. i see a lot of courses i could take but, getting the classes out the way that i need to graduate with first.
How will you choose success at Columbia?
I have though about it, and i know Columbia can give me a lot of education, but its not the move i want for my success just yet.... i still have a lot of thinking before i make a decision on what school i want to give me my success.
Cross The Bridge
Bridge Program
I also learned a lot more about myself over the past three weeks. I know most everyone doesn't look at school as something that you enjoy all the time, but I feel excited everytime I'm in class. I look forward to class discussions everyday and just seeing everyone, it really has become more then just a boring class. Classes are fun not only because the people are great but because it's something I enjoy doing. I enjoy the books we read and writing our responses and our final essay was so exciting for me I couldn't wait to jump right into it. I really look at college a lot differently now and I know that it wont be boring and it will be things that I have interest in and really enjoy. I can't wait for fall classes to start!! I hope that I see everyone from bridge this fall and hope to have classes with them..
Success at Columbia
As far as college courses, I see that we have to write a lot! There is just so much writing, which is something I like to do, but goodness! I mean we write and think and analyze until we reach the core. I see how much we are pushed to go beyond the surface, and how we can be flexible with our writings and ideas. When I went to orientation to place my schedule, I was a little disappointed I got stuck with two night classes because I'm not that comfortable with the city, but it's an experience I think will help me overcome that discomfort. I believe everything happens for a reason, so I will be okay during those times. Those times will work out! But yeah...back to the writing, I definitely have a reading assignment and 500 word essay due when I begin school for journalism! At least I am prepared thanks to Bridge program on how to go about the work. I should have known I would get a book that looks similar to a dictionary!
Overall I do feel like I'm moving into the transition from high school to college student. I'm maturing as a young lady, and I'm expanding my thoughts as a writer. To choose success I will have to remain focused on what it is I'm here for. I will more than likely get involved with different school activities, and probably asks for help when I need it. I will also need to build a good support system with people who are here to achieve the same goals as me. To get that degree!!! No one besides myself can make it happen for me. I know that I have to want this more than anything, plus my Ma and family is counting on me. I'm not too worried about succeeding here at Columbia, this place is meant for me.
SOMETHING TO BLOG ABOUT
What have you learned about college courses?
How will you choose success at Columbia?
"FIELD TRIP" ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
Look over the work you did during our class visit to the Museum of Contemporary Photography and, if you can, stop by the museum for another visit this afternoon.
This isn't a lecture, it's a panel discussion, which means that you will need to be prepared with questions and topics you want to discuss.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT, RESPOND TO WITH A BLOG
How can you represent the ideas in your essay visually?
What juxtapositions do you find in your essay? in your project / presentation?
LECTURE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 11
She is an interdisciplinary artist, activist, and educator. Ranging from discrete handmade objects, digital photomontage, kinetic sculpture and installation to full-scale theatrical productions and community interventions, her work reflects strong interests in language, history, game theory, and social conditioning.
On Monday, Professor Giroux will present some of her current individual and collaborative work within the context of the 2008/09 Critical Encounters: Human/Nature focus. In particular, Giroux will consider questions addressing "the degree to which individual values, qualities, and desires are either naturally imbued or socially nurtured," and the roles art and the making of art can play in the process of identifying and constructing values.
For Monday, think about the following question: How does art and the making of art identify and construct values in your life? What about the lives of others? Of those you've never met?
TODAY'S SALON
Thank you!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
LECTURE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
Here's what Professor Henry has to say about his lecture:
"The content will be a brief exploration of the way in which technologies are both liberating and confining, life-affirming and life-threatening, life-enhancing and life-diminishing.
"I will talk about the ways in which technology (which I define as anything that amplifies or extends our abilities as humans -- including the pencil, the printing press, the iPod, etc.) can radically alter not only our lives (for good and bad) but more importantly our habits, outlooks, and ways of doing things and how it often takes a generation or more to even notice the change.
"I will also talk about the ways in which humans embrace and battle these changes."
Keep in mind the things we talked about after the lecture on Monday. What do you need to do to stay engaged like a true college student?
-- Kate
Monday, August 4, 2008
FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 4
- race
- gender
- sexuality
What do you currently think about these topics? Do you think about one more often than another?
Have you encountered or thought about any or all of these topics in a new or surprising way since you've started the Bridge program?
How hasthe book you've been reading for class discussed these topics?
FIELD TRIP ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
Before our classroom visit, either check out the website (there's a link on our blog) or take a quick walk through the museum (it's right here on Columbia's campus).
-- Kate
Thursday, July 31, 2008
LECTURE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 4
Here's what Professor Wols has to say about her lecture:
"We are bombarded with germs on a daily basis, yet we are rarely sick! This protection is due, in part, to specific white blood cells of our immuni system called plasma cells. The sold function of these cells is to produce immune proteins called antibodies, which circulate through our body surveying for pathogens.
"Specifically, my research is focused on surveying for the necessary elements in the bone marrow environment that promote plasma cell survival. The results of this research will provide understanding of the components necessary for lasting antibody production and may have implications for greater vaccine efficacy and enhanced immunity."
Do a bit of research over the weekend on some of the following topics:
- The Five-Second Rule: is it fact or fiction?
- Why don't some doctors and/or scientists like antibacterial sanitizers and cleaners?
- What does it feel like to have a doctor or nurse take a sample of bone marrow from your body? (Read about it; don't have it done, please.)
- Why do some people choose not to have their children (or themselves) vaccinated?
- Look up words in Professor Wols's lecture description that are unfamiliar to you.
-- Kate
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
LECTURE ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
Monday, July 28, 2008
When you Cry I cry...Teddy Stewart
Crying can be a painful thing. Its lonely and depressing and often times when you break down and cry the mind think of one sad thing and think of another. That is when you are there doing the crying and short breath hard to breathe type stuff. In the image on the side is when its comfortable and painless to cry. When you have someone in your corner right along with you. A shoulder to cry on. in the pubic i cant tell if its a guy and a girl crying or two girls crying but if its a girl and guy maybe she just found out she is prego and they are either crying for joy or maybe shes is crying because she is scared having a baby entering the world. she might not be ready to make the sacrifice but eh guy there is comforting her like he is ready to step up to the plate and raise they child. If its two girls crying together they could just be best friends that haven't seen each other in awhile or there is death in the family and she is consoling her.
2pac
RUNWAY DIVA!!!!
DgK
Stevie Williams: his pose to me says "Im the leader of these DGK's" his handd language also tells me that because everyone else has the single hand pose where as he has two. his skateboard is facing towards the left where as one has his skateboard towards the right, one on his knee, the other on his side, this was choosen to symbolize that no matter the direction they are still united by one thing and one love.
Wade Desarmo: i feel that the photographer in the order of succession would be Wade. he is probably the second best rider for the DGK team. another thing that i noticed was the chains on their neck. notice that stevies chain (Jesus Piece) is probably filled with diamonds being that he has put in the most work for this team and company.
Marcus Mcbride:I feel that his skateboard shows the griptape reason so that you can see the grip of what binds them together.(referenced in stevie williams) i also feel that the order in which they are standing also says something. i feel that the photographer felt that one day this may be the order of succession. and they feel that although he is great at what he does he still has alot of room to go.
Setting: the setting is in loading dock. this symbolizes the idea that these are people that are pretty much in a underground unmainstream society. and weather you accept them or not is compeltely on you. but they are still going to be here so eventually your going to have to deal with them
The Women with Half a Face
When i look at this I think about the choices the artisist choose to make. For example why did the arisist decided to use half of a skull and half of a human face? They both have the same type of facial expression, even though half of her face is bone.
I believe that artist choose to make these decisons because he/she wanted to show the life and the death of this women in this picture. The womens facial expression is that of a dead women in my opionion. So maybe hes trying to show what shes going to look like when shes dead and gone.
The background of this photo feels cold and dark. The background sort of illuminates the structure of the skull. Theres hair covering the sides of the living womens face. The hair is old. The colors are gray and white. This could tell me that the women is that of old age.
POVERTY!!!
Harajuku juxtaposition
The girls in the picture represent a trend most popular in the city of Tokyo. How the comfort in bright clothing came about I'm unsure of, but I do know based off of this picture, it is something of interest because someone took a photo of them.
The way the girls are positioned makes me think that they've taken a few pictures. I say that because they aren't focus on the photographer who has taken and posted the photo. Locals and a few tourist may hangout where the girls are standing. This could be a main attraction where people show off their latest harajuku wear.
One girl seems to be folding her arms, or clinching at something, while the other is relaxed, placing her weight on her umbrella. She could be folding her arms because it was a random shot while she was in movement, but everything around her is still. Her arms could also be folded because she's hungry and they were just on their way to get lunch after meeting up with a few friends. Maybe that was her first time on the strip. Her friend/sister/cousin...could have influenced her to go. After all the one with the umbrella is way more decorative than the other girl. She looks as if she's been on this stip many times before. She's comfortable in front of however many cameras that are in front of her, and her outfit demands attention. She also brought more accessories and toys than the other girl. Her hair is loud, which makes me think that she is confident and creative. The other girls brings off a more shy or quite tone. Most of her outfit are the same basic colours with few accessories.
The background takes place in a city. There are a few buildings in the back that appear to be hotels or places of business. The green building could be an apartment in the city, located closer to the main attractions and people in their area. It costs to have entertainment and shopping centers, which probably means that it's probably a little more expensive where they are located.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
MUSEUM VISIT ON TUESDAY, JULY 29
Tupac
Thursday, July 24, 2008
DGK ALL DAY every DAY
What do i see. when i look at this image i see nothing but the perciverence. to over come anything. another thing i see when i look at this image is love and passion. in order to skate in my eyes i think you would have to have that passion to never let it go no matter how good or how bad you get. if you love something eventually you become very passionate about it. another thing i see are leaders. these are leaders for the youth and older cats. this tells you that anything is possible. Stevie Williams the team leader of DGK also know as DIRTY GHETTO KIDs' had to over come the america ( that some of us don't know ) and rise to the top. his reason was because he wanted that freedom. their skateboards are the keys to the door that gives them freedom everytime they step on it. they could do tricks all the time but sometimes just like me im pretty sure they just ride to get away. as much as they got out of the ghetto they realize and never forgot where they came from. that's why they are still Dirty Ghetto Kidz. these are the kids and adults that were forgoten like the other america. but over came that.
High Class Fashion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A Trend that fits in the fashion world. Its showing more fashion than one. More ways to understand how lives!
Being covered by fashion, kidding in the fashion world but really wants to try and be seen...
This could picture can be seen in a lot of different ways, but its how ever you want to look at it. I look at it as all the fashion you can imagine you could have and be..
Man Flav, you cooler than a polar bear toenail (buckwild lol Flavor of love 2)..Teddy pic aka Stewart's pic
HIGH FASHION MEETS LIFE OF THE PARTY!!!!!
Francis Bacon
Just A Image
"The Persistance Of Memory"
super kawaii ^_^!!
Bright colours in the city of Tokyo!! This looks like a place where young people probably hangout. Obviously the majority of people are comfortable with being creative. There is a woman dressed as a baby lolita holding onto a stuffed animal frog that happens to be green. She is also carring a green umbrella and a bag. Her socks are knee high and neon pink. Her hair is extremely bright with a mixture of all sorts of colours. She looks really relaxed, like she's placing her weight onto the small umbrella.
The woman to her left is also dressed as a baby lolita. She's wearing a bow and a ballerina skirt. She has on less colour, but still stands out because of her outfit. Her socks are knee high as well, with lace at the end of it. She is also carrying a bag that looks trendy. For some reason she seems to be more tense than the other girl. Her hand is clinched to the bag as if she was unaware that she was about to take a photo.
Both are standing on an earth tone maze like surface. The buildings in the background show that they are not in a rural area. There is also just one tree in the picture which shows to me the industrial like enviroment. There does not appear to be many tourist in the photo, so this is probably a spot where the locals hangout.
My Idea of Outcast Re:KATE
vs.
the reason i choose these two pictures is that
when Kanye West began rapping a lot of people didn't
except in the black communities because of the way he dressed and what he would rap about.
where as an artist like DMX (aka Earl Simmons) would be embraced by the "hood" because he was the exact opposite.
BLOG QUESTION FOR THURSDAY, JULY 24
You might go to http://images.google.com and type in a keyword to search.
You might go to one of the websites posted on our blog under Campus / South Loop Visits and look for an image there.
Post the image in your blog.
Describe the image in your blog with as much detail as possible. Do not interpret the image. Do not write what it represents. Simply write everything you see.
SHANITA AKINTONDE, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSOR
Here's what Professor Akintonde has to say about her lecture:
"An introduction to marketing, advertising, and public relations -- in this session students will learn how the marketing process works and its relation to the way we think and feel about the various products we purchase."
I'm sure you remember Professor Akintonde from our first day of Bridge. She gave you the Six for Success. Look over your notes. Do you have any questions for Professor Akintonde about the Six for Success?
For Monday, come prepared with a list of the last five items you purchased. Where did you buy each items? What compelled you to purchase them? How much did each cost?
-- Kate
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
It is safe to assume that today this kid would be labeled an outcast, either by himself or others. But when you think about it its not like society has taken this person and thrown his ass into a jungle, or a volcano, or something. He still exists within society and lives among everyone else, but still he could possibly qualify as an outcast. Although modern outcasts do not fit the defition I read, I'll just use them as an example anyway. Like I said before, these "outcasts" still exist within society, and they still fit in, but they fit in as outcasts. They are essentially normal people, but they either don't look normal or don't have normal ideals, so they fit in to a much smaller group, again still within society.
What Is An Outcast??
http://starophileimages2.free.fr/wallpapers/marilyn_manson_012.jpg <---- Picture
POVERTY!!!
Outcast from Teddy
what do you think??
Well i think poverty is low income, people who can not get jobs that make over 10,000 a year. We really don't realize how bad it really is. People who live in the hood cant get a good paying job because of where they live, not going to college, or have been in and out of jail, and even bad records of any kind.
People in America don't take the time to help people that are on welfare or low income people that have no other choice but to live in the ghetto. We don't take out the time to help and encourage people more to finish school, as well as going to college to get a degree. A degree will help them achieve to make it for there families so they can support them with illegal money.
i feel think poverty is not as bad, but we need to do more to help. People who live in poverty think they cant be as good, smart, rich, fortunate to have things we have and the gifts and talents we choose to improve in are lives. They actually can, but they just think they are not smart enough to go to college. Anyone can go to college but it takes someone who really wants to make it in the world to graduate from college.
Out...Cast
image poverty!
I can remember how everything was filthy and the hall ways were dirty and it always reeked with the smell of urine. I can also remember how tall all the apartment buildings were and how they looked like they were going to collapse in a tear or two. I saw a lot of things such as debre on the floor, broken beer bottles, 40 ounce cans of colt liquor, broken glass, dead grass, dirt. It just was not a good surrounding at all. I didn't mind going down there when I was younger, but looking back on it now makes me think "why would my dad take me down there?", " why would he want his youngest daughter to be in that type of surrounding?" I cant imagine living in a atmosphere like that. I realize that I was brought up good with all my necessities and wants.
I can also remember looking at the kids that used to play in the elevator, which also reeked of urine. They wore dirty clothes and didn't care about how they looked. Some of them had runny noses and broken shoes. But when your a kid you don't mind things like that cause your mind is not set on how someone looks all that mattered is that we had fun. The grown ups had synthetic hair or sometimes their hair wasn't done. I also recall a permanite smell. I cant really explain it but I know what it is when I smell it. The smell always triggers this memory. The memory of poverty.
Proverty
Do you know how if feels to not be able to eat when you want to eat? To live in a house that is all damaged,roachs every were?To have kids and can not be able to feed them becuase the mother working a low income job . Parnet that can not eat because that have to give there food to there child and they have nothing to eat for nights.Your kids can not go outside to play becuase the complex is so bad there shooting everday ,crack head are out.So why are they living in proverty is it there choice to be live in proverty ,did they make the dession not to get a education .
So what is america going to do set back and let this happen.Just becuase there living good and others not its ok .But i see people buying new cars for there kids and they cant even drive,what is the world coming to .What happen to working to get were you want to go, instead of having everthing givin to becuase of your parnets have money that some bullshit .there kid working ther ass off just to get a meal for one day .But that how life go you win some and lose some but you live to fight another day.
Poverty in todays day and age...
My image of poverty
Blog Questions for Wednesday, July 23
Search through Google Images or anywhere on the Internet and post, along with your written response, an image of poverty.
2. How does the outcast fit into society?
Search through Google Images or anywhere on the Internet and post, along with your written response, an image of an outcast.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Poverty
DAVE BERNER, RADIO PROFESSOR
USING THE BLOG
Image on Poverty
I know that I am fortunate to not have to experience a life in poverty. I feel bad for those who have to live in a world that is extremely limited and based only on survival. Moving to Chicago I have never seen so many homeless people sleeping on street corners asking for money and or sometimes cigarettes. When I look at them I see a life I would never want for myself. I also think of how they ended up there. Was it by choice? Was it because they always grew up without a home? Was it because they once had it all and then later on lost everything? I just wonder how they got into having absolutely nothing at all.
Oh my goodness, typing this I'm just realizing how grateful I am. Too have what I have is more than enough. Shelter is not provided for everybody. I'm not so sure that it's something you have to deserve or earn. I mean maybe, but a home is meant for everyone. Any human being qualifies for a place to stay. I don't think anything is wrong with earning a better looking home if you work hard for it, but no one should have to live on a street corner. No child should be abandoned without shelter. No one should suffer to have a basic life. Just a decent life with opportunities could encourage someones life. And as far as the rest of the world, having better leaders and faith, and support from other countries may create a change...
Open Lab, Tutoring After Class
Co-instructor Joe Yeoman will be in room 316 at that time, available to help you with your assignments.
You can reach Joe via e-mail as well at joeyeoman@gmail.com.
Monday, July 21, 2008
MY LIFE!!!
Our AMERICA
hey it's me!
I love to read and write. my major is journalism and that is because i want to write for fashion magazine. But i don't just want to write about fashion. I want to write about everything. I want people to hear what i have to say and to hear my insights on things. I want to attend columbia because it has exactly what course i want to take- magazine writing and editing! Out of all the schools that i looked at and googled Columbia was the only one that had it and i have heard many great things about this school so I know i'm destined for greatness.
To tell you a little bit about myself, i'm from St. Louis,MO I lived there all my life and i really dont want to live there for the rest of my life I know that im destined to be in chicago. St.louis just isn't the place for me I cant reach my full potential in St.Louis. My hobbies are modeling which i plan to pick back up this year in chicago. I love runway modeling but if you look at me then you will know why I can't pursue that type of career. Yes, there is a height problem there! i am only 5'2. So I plan on doing commercial modeling. Another thing I love to do is poetry. I am a really deep person on paper but if you talk to me you will see that I am really laid back.
I graduated from parkway west high school. which by the way was not a good experience. im hoping in college i reach my full potential and shine as bright as i can because i think that's its about time. I can go on and on about myself but I want to save some for later because i am a very intersting person and I love what iIdo and I know I will love who I become at columbia college because I am destined for greatness. And I answer your question about why I am here. I am here because this is were I feel I should be. Nobody made me come here. I love the environment and the people. I know what im good at and what I have a passion for and that's writing. To sum it all up i am here to write.
Class Blog
Thanks to my third best friend iNTERNET i was able to find the perfect place for me. Columbia College Chicago. Before my journey online my life was basic in the city of Cincinnati. I was usually the only student in class whose name was mispronounced ( it's Isis by the way!) and known for my sense of individuality. If I ever lost focus in class or found myself finished with the work given to me I would daydream. Not just any kind of daydream, but apirations. In better words these were vivid thoughts of my goals.
I knew my calling was through the beauty of language, and that if I could just find away to a place that was brilliant and diverse I could be inspired by life every single day. But the question is "why are you here?" I must have asked myself over 400 hundred or so times why am I moving, but never why am I here? Thinking of the question now it has to be because it was meant. I live life by the moment. Me even moving to Chicago on the basis of a month visit was spontaneous. I do what I feel is best for me. I am here because I belong. I am here because this is the education I want. I am here because I can make the most of my opprotunities, and if something calls for otherwise, then it is what it is.
Now on to the second topic. "How do you plan to choose success?" That's simple, through dedication to myself. When I motivate myself I can do anything. Sure at times like a true artist there is occasional writers block, and some procrastination here and there, but when my mind is set I believe that I can do it. That goes for anything in my life. I believe in pursuing what is right for me. I also take advice from my mother. She is the main reason I'm inspired everyday. Knowing that she believes in me helps me to believe in myself.
Kyara DeBruce
The reason why I'm here is to get my degree in fashion, something that i always loved to do...it makes me happy and forget about all my problems when I'm drawing or shopping even helping someone else how to find what they are looking for in clothes.
What really makes me plan success is My DAD and mom... i recently lost my dad on May 12, 2008 less then 2 months ago, i always told my parents i will make them proud of me by going to college and achieving my goal to be successful in life. Now that he is gone I'm more committed to school and finishing what i started. i had to get out of alton and follow a dream that i have kept in, now i think im able to express my talent. To show my dad that i made it in life, and i didn't stay in alton for the rest of my life.
Bridge Student
Introduction to Charlie Gammill
I am here because after briefly attending College of Dupage, I realized that what I was looking for in an education was not something the school could offer, for there was almost no social atmosphere. Although this comes off as an issue not related to education, I strongly believe that a person is influenced by their environment, so if there is no social atmosphere, it effects how one is willing to learn and creates a rather drab outlook on the learning process. At Columbia, however, I believe that there are many factors that contribute to a better experience overall, the most obvious factor being the location. Chicago is one of the greatest cities in the world, and offers so much for a person, especially a young adult in the prime of their life. With all the people, museums, architecture and history, it can be overwhelming to realize how much this city has to offer, which is why going to school here gives one an opportunity to exceed the normal standards of education, and instead gain something much more.
While I am here, I hope to gain all of the knowledge that is essential in honing the skills that I need to achieve my standard of success. My philosophy is based on the fact that one day I am going to die, and the universe will continue without me. Knowing this, I realize that I am in a situation where I have a rare opportunity to pursue whatever I want, so I cannot let my life go to waste.
Who Am I??
10 Quick Things About Me
- Name: Bryan Hollace Henley
- From: Zion,IL
- Interest: Skateboarding, Poetry, Fashion, Music, Film, Dancer
- ::: One of my favorite movies is Step Up 2 (as of recent) :::
- Age:19 ( June 4th, 1989 )
- My fav. Artist is Kanye West
- My Hero: Is my mom, and my best friend who passed away Ronell Thompson
- Favorite Color:: Would probably be black, BUT since many people say black is the absence of color it would have to be BLUE
- I Played Basketball for Zion Benton- 3years ( 2 year starter )
- My senior year in high school was fantastic, except not playing basketball, my school finished Second In State....
- My reason for being here is that I can further my education. Antother reason i here is to push my self as far as I can in this life and go beyond what people in my life have told me. Not only am I here for myself I'm here for my family. I would be the first person to go away from home in my family and go to college would be a great acomplishment and milestone for my family and set a great example for my nephew as he's growing up.
- The way i choose success is by choosing what's right for me. My entire life i have had people to guide me and help me and sometimes even give me the tough love, but it was all necessary to make become sucessful. I have a few choices in life and this is probably one of the best that i have made in a long time. Very soon I plan to set up a "network" as I have heard about through many of the speakers here.
- I have already met a lot of interesting people from all over, more then I have met all summer. *(kind of sad if you ask me)* But this should be a great experience although for my first day i feel like its high school all over again, you know what I mean?? The blank stares, the very low voices, but I'm one of those people so I really can't talk.
class blog 1
About La'Quan
But the reason why im here at Columbia College is to create change. I feel that I have ideas that others could relate to or even help someone. I want to convey different emotions,feelings, and subjects that happen in life. Whatever happens in life I want to be the person to show you what happens. But I plan by choosing success by using my talents and ideas to motivate me. I want my dreams to come into reality. I want to create albums, make movies, and maybe even write a book. But in order for me to achieve that goal I have to stay focus and work hard. I have to want it for myself not for anybody else.
Welcome to Columbia College!
During the time we spend in room 302, you will be responding to questions on our Bridge to Columbia blog. For today's blog, we'd like you to write a letter introducing yourself. Tell us the usual -- your name, where you're from, any interesting facts about yourself. But we also want you to answer the question that Professor Shanita Akintonde posed during her speech this morning: Why are you here? During your time at Columbia, how do you plan to choose success?
Let us know if you have questions.
Steve and Kate