We all struggle with the inspiration of what to write about at times. This is commonly called writer’s block. I found myself suffering from writer’s block as I brainstormed of an experience or topic to write about for this week’s blog post. I thought something would come to me if I just started writing whatever […]
Read more...Coming up is one of the best parts of Spring, Easter holiday. I have always loved remembering my Savior Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for me. In honor of this upcoming holiday, our teacher, Professor Nielson, took a few minutes to tell us a spiritual experience he had. A few years ago, Professor Nielson was […]
Read more...Recently, the Senate voted to allow Internet Service Providers to sell their customers browser history to advertisers. What can this mean for the privacy of internet users? Internet security is an important topic, and it seems that there is no right answer. Information about users’ browser history becomes important tools for big companies like Google, […]
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There are some couples that like to rock the boat. They would move out of state, splurge on a big purchase, or go on vacation on a whims notice. These couples are risk takers. They enjoy living on the edge and the uncertainty that comes with it. I would classify my husband and myself being […]
Read more...My heart was racing and my palms were sweaty when my professor pressed record and I began to present. This past week in my MCOM class, we focused on improving our presentation skills. We prepared a two and half minute presentation about any topic that we liked. We presented in two rounds with each round […]
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Last Wednesday, the application for the integrated Master’s of Information Systems Management program opened. This program is open to all Information Students. If accepted, only one extra year will be needed to graduate with both your bachelor’s and Masters in Information Systems Management. This program is a wonderful opportunity for students to get their master’s […]
Read more...A few weeks ago, my MCOM team and I had a team meeting via Google Hangouts. During the meeting, I made a list of the pros and cons of working virtually as a team. Cons: Technology: When trying to connect with my team, my microphone didn’t work with my laptop. I spent more time than […]
Read more...This week, I watched the Ted talk “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are” by Amy Cuddy. Amy Cuddy explained in her talk that our body language affects our own mood. When we cross our arms, bend over and make ourselves smaller, our self-confidence lowers and our stress rises. When we open our arms, sit […]
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Last weekend I learned how much I love my hometown and where I am from. I grew up in the beautiful country of southeastern Utah. I am from a small town near the four corners. Southern Utah is a beautiful country with a rich Native American history. While we were there, my husband and I […]
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We all worry about the future. Some can shake off the worry and move on, others cannot. Some allow that worrying to overtake their lives and drive their actions. When categorizing myself, I find that I usually fall on the too much worrying side. There are common misconceptions about worrying. Many people believe that worrying […]
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