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Time Management: How to

Posted by: mirian

Tagged in: school , jobs tools , health , college , career , arts , activities

Making money and developing one's independence is a goal for many people.  In particular, it is a goal for college students, most college students have part time or full time jobs in addition to going to school.

To be able to keep up with their classes, extra curricular activities, sport and their job, they have to learn how to manage their time wisely.  There are many ways to do so, one of which is to create a plan, using an agenda or planner to schedule your times, map out how you will spend your days.

Attend classes, avoid ditching as it may cause you to fall back on your coursework.  Find a day that you can use as a homework day, sitting down at the college's library or a quite place that will be far from distractions to complete all of your assignments.  Don't forgot, do not stress yourself out, try to have fun and relax with friends or family, its all about how you manage your time.

 


YouTube. Good or Bad?

Posted by: mirian

Tagged in: arts , activities

Many people think that YouTube is a waste of time, a distraction and a danger to its younger users.  However,  what people are forgetting about are the positive things that YouTube has been a contributor to.  YouTube has created the foundation for video tutorials, such as: how to use different computer softwares, do your make up for an interview, and even how to tie a shoe lace.  It is a medium for self expression.

YouTube is helping us more than it is causing any harm.  Its just a matter of knowing how to use and browse YouTube. 


New Fashion Trend. Flowers?

Posted by: mirian

Tagged in: arts

As everything around us keeps changing more and more over time ,others go back and revive the old. 

Flowers in fashion is the new trend.  From small and simple flower to a big a spontaneous flower, it can make a statement for our style.  Many young ladies have started to wear these flower right on top of the left ear on their hair while other just wear it like a hair tie in a pony tail. 

Many girls wear it to give their hair a natural look or just to match with their outfit color.  Flowers can be used as casual wear and formal wear, such as wedding wear or prom wear.  The style of the flowers also represents the personality of the person wearing it , for example, a girl using a small hair clip flower represents someone thats shy and like to keep it simple.  On the other hand, a person wearing a big and noticeable one shows that the person wearing it likes to be noticed.


Career in Graphic Design

Posted by: mirian

Tagged in: jobs tools , college , arts

Ever thought about going into a creative career? If you are into fashion and/or design and love to put unique design touches on your clothes, backpack, and anything else you can think of, graphic design may be the career for you. There are many private and public colleges that are known for their courses in graphic design , fashion, and more.

Graphic designers earn about $46,750 annually depending on the area that you work in:

  • Specialized Design Services: $50,190

  • Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishing: $40,680

  • Advertising and Public Relations: $48,140

  • Printing and Related Support Activities: $38,910

On average it would take between two to four years to get a degree in graphic design depending on the college you're attending. One of the principles of graphic design is C.R.A.P. which stands for, Contrast, Repetition, Alignment and Proximity.  Common types of work that graphic designers do includes: logo and branding, web sites, magazines, advertisements, product designing and the list goes on and on.

 


The Best Medicine is Music

Posted by: mirian

Tagged in: music , health , arts

No matter whats your age, there is always something thats bothering you and it just seems that you can't get it off your mind.  Music no matter what kind seems to relax people a lot.   Music can help you do things a lot faster than usual and it can also clear your head of a lot of things that are bothering you.  For example, if your feeling down and it just seems that you don't want to do anything, upbeat music has been proven to cheer life people's spirits.  

Studies have also proven that students do their homework and study better while listening to music.   Music is inspiring as well, lyrics are able to express messages about whats going on in the world, for example, Wheres the Love by the Black Eyed Peas.  Whether rock or hip-hop is your type of music, it can be a very useful tool.

 


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