Some Advice

Some Advice Ive been doing a lot of reflecting lately, maybe because: I feel old and unprepared heading into senior year I just underwent adult bootcamp and lived alone for ~3 months with a job and a nasty commute my brothers starting college in a month and that makes me feel even older Im introspective to a fault and end up writing overly pedantic spiels. On my 6-hour plane flight home, I was thinking about advice that I would have given freshman-Ceri three years ago. What started as a fun thought experiment to pass the time ended up being a 2000+ word stream-of-consciousness. So I cleaned up my ideas and added some formatting, and thus this blog post was born. Maybe this will help someone, or maybe it will be totally unrelatable. Its certainly no 50 Things, which you should definitely read if you havent already. Yuliya, Selam, and Erick have  posted some great practical advice recently (which is probably more helpful than this list) and Allan has a similar motivational advice post (some of our thoughts even overlap). But heres what I came up with: 1) Its okay to miss home, whether home is driving distance from MIT or halfway across the world. Moving into a college dorm is a new experience with new responsibilities, and it can feel overwhelming. Call or write someone you care about; theyll be happy to hear from you. 2) The first people you meet in a new place dont have to become your closest (or only) friends. Keep exploring different communities. Youll eventually find some wonderful people who will make you smile on your worst days. 3) College isnt a magical place where you instantly figure out what you want to do for the rest of your life. You will struggle in classes that dont feed your soul, completing graduation requirements or trying to find a major that clicks. But you will begin to understand just how many things there are to learn. 4) Do something to save these memories â€"  take pictures, make videos, save ticket stubs and the notes your friends write you, journal regularly, and scribble down quotes that inspire you. Youre going to change a lot in a very short time, and youll appreciate having a time capsule to look back upon. 5) Say yes more. Its healthy to go on an adventure every once in a while, even if it sounds scary. Youll have a new story to tell, or maybe youll try something new and realize youd rather not do it again (e.g. my black eye/swollen lip surfing debacle). 6) Remember its okay to say no. There are hundreds of activities, hundreds of friend groups that you could get involved in. Not to mention classes. College will be a crash course in time management, and you will figure out your limits and your priorities. 7) Stop comparing yourself to everyone else. Especially here, and especially because its so difficult to stop. Youll fear that your peers wont think youre intelligent, ambitious, or talented enough, but listing your own achievements will just add to someone elses insecurities. Know your value and focus on being your best self. 8) Figure out how you work best and stick with it. Even though so many people advocate for group psetting, its okay to want to work alone. Maybe you work better in a quiet coffeeshop at noon, or maybe you work better in a huge collaborative pset party late into the night. No strategy is objectively better. 9) Be yourself as much as you can. Its exhausting to try and maintain a fake persona when school is already challenging enough. Unironic enthusiasm is cool, and college is a great time to explore your identity. Embrace that. 10) Get off campus, whether its a walk into Boston or a train to visit friends at other East Coast schools or a flight to another country. The time away from MIT will help give you perspective, and you might be able to find funding for your travels. Take advantage of your mobility before you lay down more permanent roots. 11) Learn to accept failure. People generally have a lot of pride and are unwilling to admit faults. But if youre challenging yourself intellectually and socially, youre going to make mistakes. Forgive yourself and take responsibility for your actions instead of making excuses. Learn to sincerely apologize. 12) Its okay to feel conflicted about MIT as a school and as a home. Realizing the difference between being deeply unhappy and feeling ungrateful for this academic opportunity will be difficult. Talk to upperclassmen and some trusted faculty. They will help you sort your thoughts. 13) Youre not weak for needing medicine. Take care of all your organs, especially your brain. Hide under blankets when the world feels like its falling apart and slowly piece yourself back together. 14) Late nights can feel magical when you spend them with good people, laughing and talking and exploring. That being said, sleep is a wonderful thing that you shouldnt neglect. Find a balance. 15) You will discover exceptional mentors when you least expect it. Make an effort to stay in touch â€"  write friendly emails, schedule quick meetings in their office or over hot chocolate, ask them questions about their lives to help you puzzle through your own young adulthood. 16) Say thank you often and always be kind. Tip extra, pass on compliments, be compassionate to everyone in the service industry. Even though you might not feel positive all the time, try to make someone elses life a little better when (and because) you can. 17) Dating is weird and nobody has it figured out. Theres no reason to use your romantic relationships (or lack thereof) to measure your self-worth. Focus on understanding your own needs and emotions before jumping into anything. Listen to your close friends if theyre concerned, its probably for a good reason. 18) There will be many days when you are constantly responding to emails. Its okay to step away from technology once in a while and catch up with all the notifications later. 19) Sometimes you wont want to talk to people, and thats okay. When you hear friends laughing in the hallway, you dont have to join them. Youre allowed to enjoy solitude and choose to be in the company of others later. 20) Social media is a strange space to navigate. Figuring out which communities to join, what to post online and what to keep personal, and how you want to curate your online presence is a new sort of dilemma. Youll find a balance (and maybe stop lurking so much) eventually. Also, pick smart usernames. 21) Jot down things you want to accomplish in your free time, whether its for breaks or after youre done with school. College will keep you so busy, and youll want to remember all those books you wanted to read or projects you wanted to start. 22) Never stop being creative. Nothing will ever come out exactly the way you imagined, but getting that seemingly-perfect idea out of your head is important. Once you make something, you can start fixing it. 23) Always strive to be more empathetic. Actively unlearn prejudice and social biases, stop assuming things about other people, and try to see the world from other perspectives. Empathy will make your life and your stories so much richer. 24) Its okay to want to love yourself, and its okay if this process is difficult. Slowly start believing in yourself, whispering words of encouragement, and it will eventually get easier. Be a person you would fall in love with. 25) Work on friendships as much as you would any other relationship. Be vulnerable, make plans, be honest, actively try to keep in touch. If you ask others for advice, really listen to what they have to say. Learn their stories. Different friendships will complete you in different ways, so dont neglect these connections. 26) Embrace all the silly moments. You have to grow older and accept adult responsibilities, but you dont have to lose your sense of wonder and excitement. The world may seem fast-paced, but dont be in a rush. Youre allowed to be young and do dumb things lose your phone charger and bruise your elbows climbing trees and bake dozens of cookies at 3am. 27) Changing majors is not the end of the world. Explore. Dont force yourself to study something that doesnt inspire you. You can contribute to the world as a woman in STEAM without being an engineering major. Youre not letting your gender (or anyone) down. 28) Remember to eat, even (and especially) when you feel like everything else is more important. Your body needs energy to keep functioning and your friends will be worried about you. Learn to cook some quick, simple meals because ordering takeout can get expensive. 29) One day youre going to wake up and be a battle-scarred senior instead of a confused freshman. It will feel incredibly strange at first, but just help people as others helped you. Eventually you will realize that youve been through a lot and people are asking for your advice for a reason. 30) Its okay if college isnt the best four years of your life, and dont feel like youre failing if its not. Keep working towards happiness, appreciate little joys when they come, and begin each day with optimism. Nostalgia can be deceptive, so remember to live in the present. 31) Theres no shame in asking for an extension on an assignment. It shows responsibility on your part, and everyone (even your professor) has experienced some awful days. 32) Even if finances are tight, its okay to splurge once in a while. You deserve little rewards, so go out to a cupcake shop, buy a new pair of boots, or preorder that book. Objects can be comforting sometimes. 33) Revamp your planner from high school. Get a huge notebook with calendar dates and extra space to write. Mark important due dates, appointments, plane flights, events, and use the blank pages for to-do checklists. Staying organized will be a lifesaver and a motivator. 34) Remember to go outside; forests and oceans and the starry night sky will remind you how to breathe. Go on walks without listening to anything but the world around you, it can be refreshing for creativity and helpful when organizing your thoughts. 35) Learn to burn bridges, even if it might be difficult, sad, or uncomfortable. Sometimes friendships can survive all the changes throughout college, but sometimes people grow apart. If people no longer add positivity to your life, make space for newer, healthier friendships. 36) Its okay to suck! You dont have to be good at something to enjoy it, so do the things you like doing â€" sing badly, try new video games and board games, doodle on scrap paper. Youll have more fun without worrying about judgment or arbitrary barriers-to-entry. 37) Keep extra medical supplies handy (and not just if youre a MedLink). Having a bottle of aloe or huge bandaids will help someone someday. Same goes for tea; its incredibly calming and helps with late night comfort and tired eyes. 38) Try and keep up with the world around you, even if its just by skimming news headlines. The sheer volume of current events and systemic injustices can feel overwhelming, but its good to be aware of the billions of lives outside of your own. Actively make society better when you can. 39) Reinvent yourself sometimes. Change up your clothing so you feel more confident, dye your hair or chop it off, start or stop wearing makeup, plaster your arms with temporary tattoos or drawings if you dont want to commit to a permanent piece of art. 40) Even if Boston feels like a waypoint rather than a home, try to see the city through the eyes of people who love it. You are living here, on the East Coast, in Massachusetts, right now. So try and act like a resident, not a tourist. Youll feel good when you can show relatives some neat places when they visit. 41) Trust your instincts. Be bold rather than lacing your opinions with apologies. Be open to new experiences, but also protect yourself if youre in an uncomfortable situation. Its not worth the argument when people arent open to different perspectives. These discussions (and hate-reading comments on the internet) will be a drain of your time and your energy. 42) Set goals and work towards them instead of harboring lofty, impossible dreams. Nobody you admire has gotten to where they are without hard work and plenty of struggles. Always, always continue learning. 43) Keep an eye out for new opportunities because life is unpredictable. Doors will open and reveal new paths whether youre looking or not. You need to be ready to leap through some of them instead of always waiting for something better. 44) Not everyone is going to like you. Let them call you apathetic or cynical or other uninformed adjectives; you dont have to share your self or your time with anyone. Be the best person you can be (and sometimes that means honestly listening if you could improve your behavior). But dont worry about all the errant haters. 45) Learn to accept compliments rather than deflecting them. You have trained yourself to be self-conscious and self-deprecating under the guidance of society, and its time to start reversing that. Learn to say thank you and be proud of the person youre becoming and the work you produce. 46) Remember to take time and clean your room â€" clear off your desk, wash your sheets, vacuum the carpet or sweep your floors. Clutter can quickly become distracting, and the feeling of curling up in blankets still warm from the dryer is so very lovely. 47) Its okay if you dont have answers right now. Youre still discovering yourself, your beliefs, where you fit into the world and how you want to change it (and so is everyone else, even if it doesnt seem like it). Bits and pieces will come when you least expect them. 48) Sometimes we all just need a break, so dont feel guilty for taking one. Watch some crappy TV with friends, listen to your favorite podcast, reread a story that inspires you, or take a nap. 49) Always ask to pet dogs if their owners look like they have the time. And/or seek out cats. Animals love unconditionally and make for good company. If you have pets at home but not at school, youre going to miss having them around. 50) Work hard without praise. You need to be your own motivator and create your own measurements of success. College still gives students the security blanket of grades and gold stars, but you cant wait for someone elses praise to validate your efforts. Do good work, dont lose hope, and keep making things that you love.

Police Community Relation - 536 Words

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State Based Ladder Logic Programming Free Essay Example, 1500 words

Figure 9 demonstrates the changed state diagram, which fulfills this errand: To execute this in ladder logic, just two states should have been adjusted, the opening and shutting state. A clock was added to every state, which began running when the state has to be dynamic, and naturally changed the way to the halted state once the five seconds had passed. Changed ladder logic for the opening and shutting states are incorporated in figures 10 and 11. Every other state was unaltered, and may be alluded to in the past figures. At the point when executed this logic carried on of course. Discussion & Analysis The reason for this lab was to exhibit the utility of the state-based system. We started by taking after the fundamental technique to build up a state-based system. The criteria followed were as below: a. Inspect the issue and distinguish inputs and yields. b. Make State Diagram. c. Characterize State variables are utilizing work area memory. d. Make PLC system is utilizing areas to arrange states. Taking after these strides made making the system extremely streamlined. The main step included distinguishing the inputs, yields. We will write a custom essay sample on State Based Ladder Logic Programming or any topic specifically for you Only $17.96 $11.86/pageorder now The inputs that we needed were different catches on our control switch which spoke to the open, close, stop, upper and lower farthest point sensors. The main two yields, which we needed, were the motor operation transfers, which began the motor and altered its course. Making a state diagram was moderately straightforward. An untrained PLC programme may accept that a straightforward carport opening/ entrance opener has just two states, opening and shutting, yet after examining the system it has to be clear that five states really existed: an opening state, an open state, an end state, a shut state, and an OFF state. Moreover, an introduction state was obliged to guarantee that after beginning the PLC up, it would choose a state, which was safe paying little respect to the present position of the carport opening/ entrance. For this, we picked the halted state, as squeezing any catch from this state is legitimate and will be taken care of by the PLC properly. The following step obliged the usage of state variables. These were actualized utilizing the CX-Programmers image table, which permits doling out logical names to workspace bits. We allotted a workspace bit to each of the five states, which could be dynamic amid the ordinary operation of the system. These workspace bits, which act like inside transfers, were utilized to initiate interlock guidelines to guarantee that at any given state; just a segment of the PLCs code would be revived and executed with total skirt of the parts, which are not applicable to the right operation of this state.

Cartoon Endorsement Free Essays

Prepared by: Fariha Tazin, Lecturer, Faculty of Business Studies (Marketing) Proposed Title: CARTOON ENDORSEMENT: Efficacy on Kids Market Abstract: Kids are bombarded with various forms of promotional activities by marketers of food products. Today’s kids are very much aware of the fashion trend and who’s ever has taken them to market has been observed the marketing power of the popular cartoon characters. The purpose of this research study will be to find out whether cartoon strengthens children to buy more or not. We will write a custom essay sample on Cartoon Endorsement or any similar topic only for you Order Now Qualitative research approach will be used to carry out this research study. This study will set out to find the amount of influence that cartoon endorsers have on children. As there have been few academic literatures on the topic of the effectiveness and usefulness of cartoon endorsement in the field of advertising, It has been set as the main goal of this research studies to explore the weight of cartoon endorsement as a promotional technique in Bangladeshi markets. 1. Introduction: A child wakes up in his Disney character pajamas, rolls out of his Barney sheets, his toothbrush, toothpaste and perhaps even his soap covered in cute licensed characters. Gathering up his Pokemon cards and strapping on his Doraemon backpack, he heads off to school. But the Commercialism does not stop even in the schoolyard. Leveraging the endorsement of products by popular cartoons, as a marketing practice, is a common phenomenon. Cartoon endorsement concept has been derived from the idea of celebrity endorsement. The retailing segment is displaying immense business potential for these younger segments. Retailing for kids, be it branded or unbranded, has emerged as a tremendous market in Bangladesh. The kids retail market is immense, with a huge variety available in the clothing, accessories and footwear sections. Some of the products that are available in the kid’s accessories segment include fashion accessories, watches and even kids’ designer jewellery, not to mention toys, books, games, electronics, education aids. Dora the Explorer, Mickey Mouse and all the other staples of morning TV are part of the world’s greatest sales team — because when they’re on the package, kids start yelling for it. 2. Aim: to examine the effect of Cartoon endorsement on kids market. . Objective: a. To find out that whether there is a relationship between cartoon endorsement and the buying behavior of children. b. To analyze the benefits of having cartoon endorsement on products. 4. Research Questions: a. How retailers use cartoons on their variety of products? b. How kids respond to these endorsed products? c. How unbranded products are having benefited from thi s Cartoon endorsement of children market? d. Is there any negative outcome of this marketing that can badly affect children? 5. Literature Review: Advertisers often choose celebrities who are physically attractive allowing them to get benefit both from the status and physical appeal of different celebrities (Singer 1983). Most of the advertisements which get on air contain characters that are attractive. It has been observed that consumers often form positive opinions about such characters. Apart from this, it is seen that attractive communicators are doing well in changing the beliefs of the consumers (Baker and Churchill 1977; Chaiken 1979; Debevec and Kernan 1984) and increasing the purchase intents (Friedman et aI. 976; Petroshius and Crocker 1989; Petty and Cacioppo 1980) as compared to those characters that are unattractive. In one of the study by Story and French revealed that 75% of the purchase requests take place in a supermarket environment. 6. Methodology: The data will be collected using the questionnaires. For this purpose different school, neighborhoods and shopping malls will be visited to collect the data. This research will be conducted by taking the perspective of the parent’s that how they their children behaves when they encounter the cartoon endorsed product. The sample size for carrying out this research consisted of 50 respondents. 6. 1 Data Collection a) Primary Data Collection In this research study the primary data will be collected through survey questionnaires. For this purpose questionnaires will be distributed to those parents whose children lies between the ages of 3 to 8 years. So it is possible to define that age group of children who are dependent on their parents for buying decisions. b) Secondary Data Collection Secondary data will help us in determining the various dimensions of the variables under study. The secondary data for this research study will be collected from different journals, books, researches and websites. Mostly the data will be collected from previously published journals and researches. 7. Conclusion Young children, in particular, have difficulty in distinguishing between advertising and reality in ads, and ads can distort their view of the world. Additionally children are unable to evaluate advertising claims. Children represent an important demographic to marketers because they have their own purchasing power, they influence their parents’ buying decisions and they’re the adult consumers of the future. Marketer tries to draw children’s attention through various means like TV, Magazines, Stickers, etc. Obviously attracted children by the marketing practices; get adversely affected most of the time. I expect this research to contribute to debates of the idea will be to find out the relationship between the cartoon endorsement and children impulse buying behavior, more specifically that whether those products are bought more impulsively by the children which have their favorite cartoon characters on them. References: Edward Martin, â€Å"Cartoon characters influence kids† [online], Health Revelations, 2009-2010 [cited July. 16, 2010], available from World Wide Web: http://healthrevelations. com/2010/07/16/cartoons-endorse-food/ a. AsimTanvir, † IMPACT OF CARTOON ENDORSEMENT ON CHILDREN IMPULSE BUYING OF FOOD: A PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE† The Institute [online], VOL 4, [cited JUNE, 2012], available from World Wide Web: http://www. ijcrb. webs. com. html b. Bellenger, D. N. , Robertson, D. H. Hirschman, E. C. 1978. Impulse buying varies by product. Journal of Advertising Research. Vol. 18. No. 6, 15-18 c. Gardner, M. P. Rook, D. W. 1988. Effects of impulse purchases on consumers’ affective states. Advances in Consumer Research. Vol. 15, 127-130 d. Bardia Yousef hakimi Abed Abedniya Majid Nokhbeh Zaeim . , â€Å"Investigate the Impact of Celebrity Endorsement on Brand Image† European Journal of Scientific Research, ISSN 1450-216X Vol. 58 No. 1 (2011 ), pp. 116-132,  © EuroJournals Publishing, Inc. 2011, available from the : http://www. eurojournals. com/ejsr. htm e. Aaker, D. A and Myers, J. G (1987), Advertising Management, 3rd edition, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc How to cite Cartoon Endorsement, Papers

Moral Order free essay sample

Ethical relativists claim that even though cultures seem to differ on ethical standards, they ultimately share the same basic ethical principlenamely, moral goodness is that which produces happiness. FALSE 3 Ethical relativists argue that, because all moral values are relative to cultural or individual choice, no universally valid moral principles hold for all human beings. According to Ayn Rands version of ethical egoism, it is not only possible for us to act in ways that beefit others; it is important that we do so, but only to the extent that: (a) our own self-interests are promoted through the promotion of the interest of others; (b) we don’t always act to promote our interests over the interests of others; (c) we act altruistically; (d) our lives incorporate the goals of aceticism, i. e. , simplicity and self-denial. A 8. An astute reader of Ayn Rand’s fiction and non fiction works, she further argues that Ethical Egoism, now supported by the empirical claims of Psychological Egoism, represents the only legitimate, even, commonsensible meta-ethical theory. We will write a custom essay sample on Moral Order or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page State at least two (2) arguments in support of Agent’s X’s empirical( Psychological Egoism)and normative claims(Ethical Egoism). In a rebuttal, state at least two (2) arguments critical of both Agent X’s empirical and normative claims. (5)Generate at least two(2) arguments both in support and critical of each of the following propositions: 1: Simply stated, Ethics is only about what I believe to be right; 2: Ethics is only about how I feel.

Banished Words of 2009

Banished Words of 2009 Banished Words of 2009 Banished Words of 2009 By Maeve Maddox Every January Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie publishes a list of 15 Words to Be Banished from the Queens English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselessness. This years losers (and some reasons given for banishing them): 1 Green 2 Carbon Footprint 3 Maverick 4 First Dude Skateboard English is not an appropriate way to refer to the spouse of a high-ranking public official. 5 Bailout Use of emergency funds to remove toxic assets from banks balance sheets is not a bailout. When your cousin calls you from jail in the middle of the night, he wants a bailout. 6 Wall Street/Main Street 7 -monkey (all-purpose internet suffix) 8 Icon/iconic 9 Game changer 10 Staycation (stay-at-home-vacation) 11 Desperate Search 12 Not so much 13 Winner of Five Nominations 14 Its that time of year again When is it not that time of year again? Any English speaker is eligible to nominate a word and give a reason for its banishment. Check out the LSSU site: Origins of the contest 2009 List and reasons for banishment Submit your choice for 2010 List Want to improve your English in five minutes a day? Get a subscription and start receiving our writing tips and exercises daily! Keep learning! Browse the Expressions category, check our popular posts, or choose a related post below:Homograph Examples50 Idioms About Arms, Hands, and Fingers20 Ways to Laugh

Michael Phelps Coach Shares 3 Steps to Conquering Anything

Michael Phelps Coach Shares 3 Steps to Conquering Anything Ever wonder what sets peak performers apart from the rest of us? Or how it might be possible to reach that level of performance ourselves? Raw talent and intelligence are not enough. Here are the top 3 most important daily habits of champions, at least according to Olympic champion Michael Phelps’ coach–who certainly would know!1. Take Charge of Everything You Can ControlHaving a desire to be at the top of your field is one thing. But having a clear vision for what that looks like is another. There are so many variables in your career that you cannot control. What you can control is the process of doing what you need to do, i.e. getting into the pool every day and swimming fast, every single day, week, month, and year. Stay true to the journey, every step, and focus on the parts you have power over. You’ll be in a much stronger place to grasp your dreams when they come within reach.2.  Visualize Your Best SelfYou have to visualize yourself doing what you know y ou need to do to be the best. You have to do this every day. See yourself winning and achieving your goals. Don’t just fantasize, visualize. Run through your success in a variety of different scenarios with obstacles to overcome. Watch yourself winning. Your brain will get so used to that success, it will be that much more likely to help push you toward it when the time comes to perform. Form a strong mental picture of where you want to be in a year, and hold on tight. Your brain will help deliver opportunities to get you there.3. You Have to Put in the WorkHere’s the catch. You have to work hard. All the talent and drive and intelligence and mental preparedness in the world can’t get you where you want to go. Only hard work can. Practice practice practice. Michael Phelps practiced 365 days a year for 6 straight years to prepare for the Olympics. This is part of what programmed his brain and body for peak performance. Whatever your equivalent is- put in the time and effort. Run through that presentation not just one, but ten or a hundred more times before you give it.Working on these three daily habits won’t necessarily get you a record-breaking heap of Olympic medals, but it sure will help get you where you want to go. Find your equivalent and get to work.