Surviving at Old Dominion University: Library

Library this is important for the student to be aware of the resources and materials in addition to the ones purchased at the bookstore. It includes a full computer lab, four floors of books, microfilm, journals, magazines and more. Students can take advantage of the great help form the library help desk because they are skilled in helping students with the materials they need for research and information.

Campus Activites "Hear it from them"

I think that college has had a big influence on me in reference to my growth as a person. There are many students who come to college in search of finding a career and in turn, not only choose a career but also find themselves. College students can do a lot to learn more about themselves like, meet new people, being self sufficient and even joining an organization. On-campus activities and organizations can say a lot about a person's interest. I believe it can almost help a person define who they are. To get more opinions on this topic I interviewed three different people: Chanel- a senior with a job and focused on her career path to become a physical therapist, Kristen-a junior destined to be an actress and a Iota Sweetheart, and Shauna- a communications major, senior, and dedicated to on-campus activities.

When all three were asked what they felt about a college student blogging about how being active in college can broaden horizons, they felt it was a n enlightening topic that would be interesting to potential college students. All students are in some type of on-campus activities so they could relate and speak about the benefits. Chanel is on a softball team at ODU and she mentioned that she enjoys meeting new people and she has learned how to make a team function better with communication and cooperation. Kristen focused on the personal benefits of learning to be helpful and learning a lot about how strong she is. Kristen believes campus activities has taught her dedication. Shauna benefits from it because she has learned and important lesson of time management, which is also personally beneficial to her in the future.

When the three interviewees were asked if they have had any bad experiences with on-campus organizations they all answered yes. There was not much detail; however, they all mentioned that it mostly occurs when one is learning how to deal with others (members, admins, etc.) in or affiliated with the organization. Chanel did mention that if the difficult times are constant and out weight the good times then it may cause and organization to weaken and not fulfill its full potential.

There will have to be much more research done on this topic and I believe that the head of student activities can help give more information on the types of activities and their functions. All in all, there are still more things to learn once arriving at college and organizations are great networking, social builders, and fun.

Response to "Facebook marks Tow's passing

Facebook marks Yow's passing - Jan 26, 2009 11:51:02
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Just hours after North Carolina State Coach Kay Yow succumbed to breast cancer, North Carolina Holly Springs High School senior Meaghan Lorraine Whitlock created the In Memory of Kay Yow group on Facebook.

I enjoyed reading this article. I believe this is a creative way to get college students involved because many college students use facebook and are interested in issues like cancer. This blog is interesting to me because it is using a different form of technology to send a messge for support and awareness, and that is my goal and focus in this class for the semester. My topics are community and college awareness; therefore, I am realizing that it does not heave to be conducted by an on-campus organization, it can simply be from one person with vision or idea to do something good. I am new to blogging, so this was a very intersting blog and it opened my eyes to the possibilites of blogging.

My Introduction

I am a 22 year old senior at Old Dominion University but that is not how I define myself. I was born and raised in Virginia. I am the third child of four. I have one brother and two sisters. Family and loved ones are a huge part of my life and in shaping who I have become. Growing up in an little city with one high school definitly was comfortable and now that I have decided to move away and to attend college in Norfolk, VA, it had been difficult but rewarding. .


I enjoy being social, reading, active, and I define myself through my past experiences, growth, and passion instilled inside. My passion for life and learning has been the foundation on which I credit my inquiring mind. I would love to travel and meet new people. I am outgoing and I love to learn about new cultures and ways of life. I pride myself on being very open-minded.

I am a unique person and confident that although you may meet someone who favors me, you will never meet anyone exactly like me. My name is Shaena Mosby and I let my surrounding bring about inspiration!