When I was told that I needed to spend time on Facebook or try Twitter for the first time for a grade in a class, I was a little bit skeptical. I've been trying so hard to not use these sites during the day, I felt as if I was going to be forced to waste my time... I knew that if I used my current Facebook, I would just get distracted, so instead, I created a Twitter account and tried the site out for the first time. I decided that I was only going follow people that were experts in the field of Veterinary Medicine, and I think that because I didn't seek out friends to follow, I was much more focused on my actual assignment.
I had no idea that sites like Facebook and Twitter were used to connect to potential employers. Like I said before, I tend to view these sites as major "time-wasters" for me. It really surprised me to find so many professionals using Twitter. I've personally "boycotted" Twitter until now because I always thought Twitter was a place for people to post meaningless thoughts, and I already had a Facebook so I didn't think it would be much different.
The articles I read about these social media sites really helped me realize that many people view Twitter the same way I did before this assignment. Twitter is actually a great way to connect with potential employers, and I never realized that before. I didn't know how to connect with people that I've never even met before, and these sites make it so easy. I guess that statement has both pros and cons associated with it, but for this assignment it was very helpful.
I'm glad that I chose to use Twitter. I learned a lot about animal health and the lives of the professionals in that field, and I was able to experience something new. I'm still not a huge fan of Twitter. I don't use it everyday, or even once a week, but it was very helpful when learning about my field of study.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
The Way I Am
I've always been shy and quiet. Over the years, these qualities have become less pronounced. I'm not scared to go start a conversation with someone anymore, but I still prefer to keep to myself around people that I don't know very well. Once I meet someone and they become a close friend to me, I am the total opposite. I'm loud and energetic. I like to have fun, but it takes me a while to get to that stage with people. When we completed the MBTI for the Hixson seminar, I knew that my result would come back as Introversion. This has been the same for my entire life, so it was no huge shock.
When it comes to the Sensing vs. Intuition aspect of the MBTI, I think I display both preferences, but my result came back as Sensing. This surprised me a little bit becauseI tend to focus on the future more than the "here and now". Although, the other defining traits of sensing seem to describe me a little better.
I've consistently been concerned with how others feel and what they think about me. This tends to be an overwhelming problem sometimes. Before I do anything, I tend to think about how others would view or judge me. Now, I don't always admit this. I'm fairly good at pretending I don't care what others think, but deep down, it really bothers me when people don't like me. When I try to solve problems or make decisions, I make sure no one else is really bothered by my choice. However, when conflict arises, it needs to be settled quickly. If I can't get a problem resolved quickly, I tend to stress and worry about it. I can't even go to sleep if I know someone is mad at me. I always try to come up with a solution that works for everyone, so I also agree with my MBTI results in feeling and judging. These are two very important personality preferences for my life.
My goals reflect my personality style in many ways. My goals are viewed as what is traditional for an 18 year old girl. I want to get married, have kids, finish school, and find a major that I'm passionate about. Like I said, I'm very indecisive and my little goals will probably all change before I graduate, but these are the ones that will stay the same no matter what. I don't think many people can judge me for having these goals since many of us have the same ones, and I don't think I offended anyone by stating these goals. I've never really considered how my way of thinking is determined by my personality style. This was an interesting revelation.
When it comes to the Sensing vs. Intuition aspect of the MBTI, I think I display both preferences, but my result came back as Sensing. This surprised me a little bit becauseI tend to focus on the future more than the "here and now". Although, the other defining traits of sensing seem to describe me a little better.
I've consistently been concerned with how others feel and what they think about me. This tends to be an overwhelming problem sometimes. Before I do anything, I tend to think about how others would view or judge me. Now, I don't always admit this. I'm fairly good at pretending I don't care what others think, but deep down, it really bothers me when people don't like me. When I try to solve problems or make decisions, I make sure no one else is really bothered by my choice. However, when conflict arises, it needs to be settled quickly. If I can't get a problem resolved quickly, I tend to stress and worry about it. I can't even go to sleep if I know someone is mad at me. I always try to come up with a solution that works for everyone, so I also agree with my MBTI results in feeling and judging. These are two very important personality preferences for my life.
My goals reflect my personality style in many ways. My goals are viewed as what is traditional for an 18 year old girl. I want to get married, have kids, finish school, and find a major that I'm passionate about. Like I said, I'm very indecisive and my little goals will probably all change before I graduate, but these are the ones that will stay the same no matter what. I don't think many people can judge me for having these goals since many of us have the same ones, and I don't think I offended anyone by stating these goals. I've never really considered how my way of thinking is determined by my personality style. This was an interesting revelation.
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