Topic for the week of Sept. 17th

On September 19th, I attended the Career Fair for the first time since enrolling at Clemson. It was a very unique experience. I was nervous at first, but after going around and talking to different represenatives about their companies, I felt more comfortable and confident in approaching them. I was primarily looking for an internship for the summer of 2008. There were a lot of companies looking for full time employees, but I found a few that were accepting applications for interns or will be accepting them starting this January. Some companies that I found of interest were Wachovia, Bank of America, Altec, Suntrust, Target, and Wal-Mart. I always went up and spoke to the represenative, introducing myself, and asking them about their internship opportunities. The Career Fair is an excellent way to get your name out there to different companies and to network also. I would recommend everyone to go at least once before they graduate. I will definietly be going every semester until I graduate in 2009.
On Monday, September 17th, The Reverend Jesse Jackson came to Clemson in efforts to encourage voter registration. His message was clear and very informative. He is an excellent speaker and motivator. It was nice to meet him personally and to sing at his event. We were nervous at first, but after getting on stage, and seeing some members of the audience clapping thier hands, the butterflies went away. Out of all the engagements the Gospel Choir will participate in, this one will definitely be one to remember. It you are not registered to vote, register!! Use your right to vote.

In 10 years...

Ten years from now, I see myself owning my own business. It will be an Accounting/Investment Firm teaching people how to use, invest, and make their money grow. My goal in life is to make a difference in the world. I think that helping people with their money is a start. If I can see that I'm changing the way people think and give them hope for a brighter future, then I'll be the happiest man alive. In the process, I will have worked for a prestigious Accounting firm such as Arthur Andersen, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Working my way up the ladder, I'll eventually branch out on my own and start my own business.

I also see myself, not only a sucessful businessman, but the best man, father, and husband that I can be. I want to have a wife and a family and give them the world. I also want my Mom to not have to worry about a thing. She has done so much for me in my life, I want to give her everything I can. She won't have to work another day in her life. I want her to travel and see the world. Overall, I see myself being the man God has called me to be, doing his will, but also helping others and letting others see Him through me.

Web 2.0

I originally posted this blog under your "comments" section on your blob Mrs. Rogers. Now I see that we post it on OUR blog, lol.

I think that the title, Web 2.0, is just a synonym for the internet. The web is changing everyday and people and businesses are changing along with it. It is great for someone entering the workfore because whatever information they need, they can find it online and post resumes also. All of there instruction can come from information on the web. It is a great advantage. For employees already in the worforce, it's an advantage also. Although they might have to adjust to change from doing things one way, it is easier and more efficient the way technology is changing. The author says we have to rethink everything because technology is really a huge issue. The internet is changing everyday life. We have to rethink the way we do things online. Like the video said, when we do these things, we are feeding the machine. It makes you wonder what kind of roles we will play in the future with technology advancing along with robotics.