Dr.Lubach/ Library

This week's lecture was my favorite so far. Dr. Lubach's presentation was entertaining. He was goofy which made him funny. What really stood out to me was his sense of humor, he knows that lectures can be really boring for us so he used his humor to get our attention, which is something a lot of professors don't do. His advice was inspirational and useful. I found it really interesting when he said that UCSB should be “the face of California”, meaning that there should be more diversity. I agree, UCSB is already a mini melting pot but it would help open our minds to other people if there were to be more diversity. He gave us a variety of advice from the IV party scene to academics at UCSB. He said that we should take big risks and don’t always think about your career. However, at the same play it safe when it comes to your wellbeing and think about the future but don’t pressure yourself. The library visit was very helpful for future references. I learned where I need to go and what I need to do for classes that involve research. Now I know that the library is a crucial part of research projects, essays, and projects. It was helpful having someone show you step by step what you need to do to find books, articles, and other resources before I didn’t know how to do this. Before, I didn’t know that the computers look up whatever you need to fin for you and now I know how to use the computer for help.

Plagiarism

 The online articles about plagiarism were very interesting and very enlightening and also very long. Before I read the articles I thought that plagiarism was just copy something exactly from the internet or from someone else’s work and putting it in your essay, project, or work. I thought plagiarism was just copying and not citing where it came from, just claiming that you were the author, creator, or inventor of something. However, the articles enlightened me in detail about plagiarism really is. I learned that you can cite authors but if your paper is filled with citations then your not being original. When you paraphrase you are still using someone else’s idea but you are rewording it so you must cite it because it’s not your idea it’s just your words. I thought this was interesting because I didn’t realize that you’re supposed to cite something you paraphrase. When you get information from the internet do not copy and paste. But if you chose to cute and paste be sure to cite properly. It’s better to be honest and get a lower grade then to plagiarize and risk horrible consequences. Always be sure to put quotes because if you forget this little thing, it could lead to plagiarism. If you get a significant amount of help from others give them some credit. Even if you don’t mean to do it or you didn’t realize that you have plagiarized you are still held fully responsible. Now I know how serious it is to plagiarize and what it is.

Career Counseling

I thought the librarian’s lecture was helpful because she told us how the library can help us in the future when it comes to doing research for essays, projects, and classes. However, I found the career counseling much more helpful. The career counseling building helps students look for internships, jobs on, and off campus. It help students with interview tips and resume editing. In the career center building they had a flyers about different majors and what possible jobs you can get from those majors. I found a flyer about what how to become a physician’s assistant which is what I hope to do. The flyer was very helpful because I learned that before grad school you have to do 1,000 hours clinical hours. Before, I thought I could go to grad school right after I was done with undergrad school but you have to 1,000 hours before grad school. So this was very important information I learned. I also learned that to satisfy the requirement you can do work through the peace corps. So now my plans have changes a bit with the new information I have learned from the career counseling building. I also learned that one or two years of residency program is required before I will be able to practice as a physician assistant. In the flyer I also learned the variety of undergrad majors that I could major in to become a P.A. Before I thought you could only major in Biology or Biochem or Chem to become a P.A. But I could major in Physiology or Anatomy to become a P.A. So now I’m considering changing my major from Bio to Anatomy but I’m not sure yet.

Blog 2

On Saturday morning, when we went to visit the Student Resource Center, I discovered a couple things I didn't know before. I had been to the Student Resource Center only once before and it was at orientation. Unlike, on Saturday, the first time I was at the Student Resource Center I was there briefly and I did not explore. However, on Saturday I discovered that there is a Women’s Center that focuses on the needs of women. In this center, they also offer a private library for women to study, which I think is pretty cool! They also offer a massage chair that is for everyone! I was really interested in the Chicano/ Latino resource center. I found favor in this center because I am of Latina decent so it's always interesting to learn about your culture. Inside there was poetry, books, and posters about Hispanic culture. They also had African American, Asian American, and Middle Eastern resource centers. Because I had class and my professor did not allow me to go the Majors/ Minors fair. However, from what I heard the fair was interesting. In college I think it is very important to use your resources. You’re paying for everything at the school so take advantage! I think the best way to meet people is to be outgoing! If you want to not only meet people but want them to remember who you are be outgoing and stand out! Everyone feels the same way you do, we’re all first years! So don’t be shy or close minded!

INT 95 Intro

Hey Everyone! My name’s Samantha Ixquiack, pronounced Esh-Key-Ack. If case you’re wondering, because most people do, I’m Guatemalan and Mayan Indian, which I guess explains my last name. I am currently, undeclared. However, I plan on declaring Biology as my major. Although, most people tell me that Biology is one of the harder majors, and yea I am intimidated,  I still want to challenge my self and succeed as a Bio major. I am passionate about Bio even though it can be difficult at times. My plan so far, is to graduate from UCSB as a Bio major then to go to graduate school for my Masters/ Certificate as a Physician’s Assistant. I hope to one day practice in India. Why India? Because I fond their culture to be so interesting and I want to make a difference in India, even if it’s a small one. My heart is just in India. I know cheesy but that’s just me. These are my plans and dreams, but we’ll see where life takes me within these next couple of years. At UCSB I obviously hope to learn about the human body, the way it works, and even maybe a little psychology. However, I ultimately hope to learn about myself. Not only do I want to grow as a student, but also as a person. I also am curious about the ways of others because UCSB has a little diversity. If you have any questions, comments, or just want to talk write me!(: