English 304 has been a very worth while class, and taking the class with Angela Rogers has been great. It seems that this class is very applicable to the "real world," and I feel that I will take away a lot of knowledge that will help me in the future.
There are just a few things that you should be aware of before you begin the class. It is extremely important that you come to class to get the daily points that Ms. Rogers offers. Another thing is make sure you ask questions if you are confused about something. She is always willing to help you and usually can answer any question that you might have. In regards to the assignments, make sure that you follow the given instructions. Don't try to be overly creative; business writing is about getting your point across in a clear, concise manner. If you pay attention in class, stay up-to-date on the "TO DO" list, and communicate well you should be fine.
The last bit of advice I have is for the client-based project. Make sure that you find a group of people that you relate to and can work well with. My group was able to do a lot of communicating through e-mail, and we found times that worked for everyone to meet. The project was much more enjoyable because of the people that I worked with.
I hope that you find this advice helpful, and good luck this term!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Ethics Assignment
We were given the assignment of researching ethical lapses, and my partner and I came up with the idea of searching for ethical lapses in prisons. There did not seem to be that many reported cases or ethical lapses in general because people usually try to keep the mishaps quiet. However, we did find cases in Canadian prisons where inmates were involuntarily given shock and other drug treatments. There are also many cases of inmates being submitted to tests to work out new pharmaceutical drugs. The problem with this is the prisoners really had no choice of whether they wanted to participate in the tests or not. I realize that prisoners lose some rights when they go to jail, but they should never be submitted to such dehumanizing treatments.
Another case we looked at was the abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib. Photographs and videos were discovered of detainees being sexually humiliated and badly mistreated. One photograph shows a detainee cowering at the feet of a military dog while another shows a prisoner standing with a hood over his head with wires attached to his genitals. The guards who were involved in the mistreatment are up for court-marshall. They say that they were given orders, some from as high up as the White House, to "loosen up" the prisoners for interrogations. Those claims have been refuted, and it was pointed out that most of the prisoners had no importance to military intelligence. Most of the prisoners were common criminals and had no terrorist affiliation. The guards did it for fun.
There are many other cases of ethical lapses that are never reported. These just happened to be released. There are times when desperate measures are called for, but the cases described here do not warrant the treatments.
Another case we looked at was the abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib. Photographs and videos were discovered of detainees being sexually humiliated and badly mistreated. One photograph shows a detainee cowering at the feet of a military dog while another shows a prisoner standing with a hood over his head with wires attached to his genitals. The guards who were involved in the mistreatment are up for court-marshall. They say that they were given orders, some from as high up as the White House, to "loosen up" the prisoners for interrogations. Those claims have been refuted, and it was pointed out that most of the prisoners had no importance to military intelligence. Most of the prisoners were common criminals and had no terrorist affiliation. The guards did it for fun.
There are many other cases of ethical lapses that are never reported. These just happened to be released. There are times when desperate measures are called for, but the cases described here do not warrant the treatments.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Ethical Lapses
It is very disheartening to find that seventy three percent of Americans with full-time jobs encounter ethical lapses on the job. The world would be too perfect if things were done the right way. Many of the ethical lapses that occur are never discovered because people do not want to bring scandal and disruption to their company. The ones that have been brought to the attention of the public, such as Enron, have been catastrophic to the company.
It is a hard to figure out what to do when encountering an ethical lapse. The study said that forty three percent of people who encounter ethical lapses handle it themselves, and forty eight percent involve company management. The way that I see it, if the problem that you are facing can be handled without involving management you should try to solve it yourself. However, a person should have the resources available to him or her if the problem is severe enough to involve management. There seem to be too many cases in which a superior can take advantage of an employee because there are no means to stop him. Employees should be made aware of the options they have to receive help.
It is a hard to figure out what to do when encountering an ethical lapse. The study said that forty three percent of people who encounter ethical lapses handle it themselves, and forty eight percent involve company management. The way that I see it, if the problem that you are facing can be handled without involving management you should try to solve it yourself. However, a person should have the resources available to him or her if the problem is severe enough to involve management. There seem to be too many cases in which a superior can take advantage of an employee because there are no means to stop him. Employees should be made aware of the options they have to receive help.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Writing on the Web
Writing on the web is slightly different than writing on paper. The audience that reads items on the web usually scans and skims the computer screen to find topics that interest them. They don't necessarily read word-for-word unless they are attracted to a topic. It is important to list the main ideas of the article first in order to attract attention. After you have the reader's attention, then you can expand on the subject matter. A helpful tool to use when writing on the web is including links to sources and supplemental information. This will add to the writer's credibility, and it will enhance the reader's knowledge.
It is important to be careful when transferring a document written on paper to the web. You want to make sure that directional cues are not confusing when reading on the web. For instance, "at the top of the page" might make sense on paper, but it would not necessarily make sense on the web. If your document is extremely long, it might be beneficial to shorten it if it is possible. One final piece of advice is to convert documents to PDF style so that all readers can access the files.
Writing on the web and on paper is different, but the main objectives are still the same. You still want to have a target audience, carefully organize your thoughts, and use language that the average person can understand. The web is a great place to post work for the world to see!
It is important to be careful when transferring a document written on paper to the web. You want to make sure that directional cues are not confusing when reading on the web. For instance, "at the top of the page" might make sense on paper, but it would not necessarily make sense on the web. If your document is extremely long, it might be beneficial to shorten it if it is possible. One final piece of advice is to convert documents to PDF style so that all readers can access the files.
Writing on the web and on paper is different, but the main objectives are still the same. You still want to have a target audience, carefully organize your thoughts, and use language that the average person can understand. The web is a great place to post work for the world to see!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Free Write - Spring Practice
It doesn't really feel like I am half way through with "Spring Practice 2008." We finished the eighth of 15 practices on Saturday, and I am already counting down the days until I finally get a break. It has been a long year full of football and school and the end of spring practice is the culmination of it all.
Spring practice is broken up differently this year than it was last year. Instead of having two weeks of practice, spring break, and then two more weeks of practice we had one week of practice, spring break, and then finish with three weeks of practice. The first week of practice wasn't that hard because we had something to look forward to. Spring break was merely a tease of what freedom felt like and now it is back to work. It does feel good to be half way done, but the next two weeks are going to drag on. It also doesn't help that teachers are piling on work as the semester nears an end.
The next two weeks are going to be a challenge. I am going to have to follow a strict schedule to make sure that I get everything done. The good thing is the finish line is in sight. A month of relaxation and laziness is drawing nearer, and I know now that I can make it!
Spring practice is broken up differently this year than it was last year. Instead of having two weeks of practice, spring break, and then two more weeks of practice we had one week of practice, spring break, and then finish with three weeks of practice. The first week of practice wasn't that hard because we had something to look forward to. Spring break was merely a tease of what freedom felt like and now it is back to work. It does feel good to be half way done, but the next two weeks are going to drag on. It also doesn't help that teachers are piling on work as the semester nears an end.
The next two weeks are going to be a challenge. I am going to have to follow a strict schedule to make sure that I get everything done. The good thing is the finish line is in sight. A month of relaxation and laziness is drawing nearer, and I know now that I can make it!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Lying on Your Resume
The work force is becoming a more and more competitive atmosphere, and it is increasingly harder to get a job. It is sad to find out that over 50% of resumes have false information in them, but it does not surprise me. People are trying to find a competitive advantage, and when they can't find one they turn to fiction.
It is no surprise that more people are being caught with false information on their resumes. With technology expanding at an exponential rate, it is easy for employers to discover if information is true or not. I would not be surprised to see new programs in the near future to help combat false information on resumes.
People who are honest don't always come out on top. A person who has lied on his or her resume might get a job over an honest person because of the credentials that are listed. One of the facts of life is "life is not fair," but when it comes to circumstances like this, a person should not be forced to embellish to be successful. I would hope that more extreme measures are taken when exploring whether the information on a resume is true or not, and the punishments should be to the extreme when false information is found.
I hope that I am able to be successful enough to have a great resume, but if I don't I hope that I have enough character to accept my resume for what it is. Things eventually work out for people who do the right thing.
It is no surprise that more people are being caught with false information on their resumes. With technology expanding at an exponential rate, it is easy for employers to discover if information is true or not. I would not be surprised to see new programs in the near future to help combat false information on resumes.
People who are honest don't always come out on top. A person who has lied on his or her resume might get a job over an honest person because of the credentials that are listed. One of the facts of life is "life is not fair," but when it comes to circumstances like this, a person should not be forced to embellish to be successful. I would hope that more extreme measures are taken when exploring whether the information on a resume is true or not, and the punishments should be to the extreme when false information is found.
I hope that I am able to be successful enough to have a great resume, but if I don't I hope that I have enough character to accept my resume for what it is. Things eventually work out for people who do the right thing.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Response to Presentations
I really enjoyed the presentations that took place in class. It was interesting to see what types of interests different people had, and it was easy to tell what people felt comfortable talking about in front of the class. When I found out about the presentation, I knew that the easiest topic to talk about would be football because I am involved with it so much. Other people talked about hobbies and interests that consume their lives, and it is safe to say that the class is very diversified.
I enjoyed all of the presentations. Etta's presentation on slang terms was fun because it involved the entire class and made people laugh. Leigh did a great job of getting the class involved in the presentation by having us perform tests to determine dominance in our bodies. My favorite presentation, however, was Matthew's presentation about music. It was short and sweet but accomplished everything that a presentation of this sort requires. The title, "Had a bad day?," grabbed me right from the start. I did not know exactly what the presentation was about, but it had me hooked. The statistics given were relevant, and the information in general was right on target. Giving away a CD at the end of the presentation was a great way to get people to remember what he had talked about, and it definitely was in the back of my mind when I began thinking back on the presentations.
The presentations were quite a success in my opinion. Once again, we performed a task that might be part of our daily lives in the near future. It is great to have practice before you have to do something for real, and it is nice to have a little fun while you are doing it.
I enjoyed all of the presentations. Etta's presentation on slang terms was fun because it involved the entire class and made people laugh. Leigh did a great job of getting the class involved in the presentation by having us perform tests to determine dominance in our bodies. My favorite presentation, however, was Matthew's presentation about music. It was short and sweet but accomplished everything that a presentation of this sort requires. The title, "Had a bad day?," grabbed me right from the start. I did not know exactly what the presentation was about, but it had me hooked. The statistics given were relevant, and the information in general was right on target. Giving away a CD at the end of the presentation was a great way to get people to remember what he had talked about, and it definitely was in the back of my mind when I began thinking back on the presentations.
The presentations were quite a success in my opinion. Once again, we performed a task that might be part of our daily lives in the near future. It is great to have practice before you have to do something for real, and it is nice to have a little fun while you are doing it.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Mock Interview
This mock interview experience was essential for me because I have never actually been interviewed or held a real job. I have played sports my entire life with one sport leading to the next, so I have never had time to have a job. My athletic career will come to an end one day, and I will need to know what to expect when it comes time to apply and interview for a job.
I have lived on a tight schedule my entire life, and now that I am playing college football I have realized the importance of time management. I made time the night before my interview to read over my resume and look over the website for the graduate school for which I was "interviewing." This helped me during the interview because I was able to recall some information that was relevant to the graduate school. I felt prepared walking into the interview.
I feel like Ms. Rogers did a good job of portraying what an interviewer would act like. She was very professional and asked questions that made me reveal what type of person I am. I did not have any reason to be nervous in this mock interview, but even if it was a real interview I would have been at ease because I was well prepared. The one snag in the interview came at the end when she asked if there was anything I did not like about my personality. I did not know how to answer the question, but Ms. Rogers told me how to answer the question skillfully after the interview was over.
I did not think that I would learn much from the mock interview, but I realize that it was very helpful and will be important when I have to interview for a real job.
I have lived on a tight schedule my entire life, and now that I am playing college football I have realized the importance of time management. I made time the night before my interview to read over my resume and look over the website for the graduate school for which I was "interviewing." This helped me during the interview because I was able to recall some information that was relevant to the graduate school. I felt prepared walking into the interview.
I feel like Ms. Rogers did a good job of portraying what an interviewer would act like. She was very professional and asked questions that made me reveal what type of person I am. I did not have any reason to be nervous in this mock interview, but even if it was a real interview I would have been at ease because I was well prepared. The one snag in the interview came at the end when she asked if there was anything I did not like about my personality. I did not know how to answer the question, but Ms. Rogers told me how to answer the question skillfully after the interview was over.
I did not think that I would learn much from the mock interview, but I realize that it was very helpful and will be important when I have to interview for a real job.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Clemson Baseball
Opening Day for the 2008 baseball season was Saturday, and the 13th ranked Tigers got off to a great start. Playing a double-header against Mercer because of a rain out on Friday, the Tigers won the first game 12-5. The second game of the day was much closer with Clemson edging out Mercer 6-5. The Tigers finished the series on Sunday by defeating Mercer for the third time 10-3.
I was not sure if Clemson was going to be very successful this year after losing several key players to the MLB last year. There are a lot of new players that are getting substantial playing time, and they proved they could play this weekend. I am looking forward to seeing how much better this team will get as the season continues.
Baseball has always been a love of mine, and I really enjoy going to the games. Saturday was a picture perfect day for baseball. The weather was great which makes watching the game much more enjoyable. There is nothing like going to a baseball game on a Saturday afternoon in Clemson, SC, and I am excited about the year to come for Clemson Baseball.
I was not sure if Clemson was going to be very successful this year after losing several key players to the MLB last year. There are a lot of new players that are getting substantial playing time, and they proved they could play this weekend. I am looking forward to seeing how much better this team will get as the season continues.
Baseball has always been a love of mine, and I really enjoy going to the games. Saturday was a picture perfect day for baseball. The weather was great which makes watching the game much more enjoyable. There is nothing like going to a baseball game on a Saturday afternoon in Clemson, SC, and I am excited about the year to come for Clemson Baseball.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Writing Cover Letters
Being new to the process of applying for a job, I had no idea of the importance of using a cover letter. I, like many people, thought that applying for a job involved sending a copy of my resume and then having a formal interview. Little did I know that the technique of using a cover letter can greatly improve my chances of obtaining the job.
I thought the advice given about cover letters in the articles was very informative. I most certainly agree that cover letters should be personalized to each individual company. A "mass" cover letter would not be beneficial because it would essentially be the same as the resume. Gathering information and doing research on each company and letting the company know you have done your "homework" is key. It will let the company know you are serious about the job.
Using the "P.S." technique seems like a very smart idea. It adds a touch of personalization to your cover letter, and it lets the company know that you have taken time to write the letter directly to them. I am going to try to utilize this technique in my own cover letter.
I thought the advice given about cover letters in the articles was very informative. I most certainly agree that cover letters should be personalized to each individual company. A "mass" cover letter would not be beneficial because it would essentially be the same as the resume. Gathering information and doing research on each company and letting the company know you have done your "homework" is key. It will let the company know you are serious about the job.
Using the "P.S." technique seems like a very smart idea. It adds a touch of personalization to your cover letter, and it lets the company know that you have taken time to write the letter directly to them. I am going to try to utilize this technique in my own cover letter.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Interview Tips
The two articles I read were "Minor Matters that Make your Interview," by Erin Hovanec, and "An Interview Stragey: Telling Stories," by Joe Turner. Both articles gave helpful strategies to perform well at an interview.
The article by Joe Turner states there are two types of interviews commonly used. The first is the traditional interview, where there interviewer will ask you questions to discover if you have the skills and knowledge required for the job. The second type, which is beginning to be used more often, is called a competency-based interview. The interviewer still asks the same types of questions, but he or she will also ask questions to discover if you fit into the company. It is important to have a few short stories to show the interviewer what kind of person you are and what type of situations you have been in.
Erin Hovanec's article gives tips on not overlooking minor details that can be pivotal to a good interview. It is smart to lay out an outfit the day before so that you are not rushing to get ready. Also, make sure that you have all materials ready that you might need, such as copies of your resume and references. One minor detail that might be overlooked is making sure to eat a substantial meal prior to the interview. One last detail that might be forgotten is to make sure you know where you are going. Each of these details can easily be overlooked when it comes to preparing for an interview, so it would be smart to take a few minutes to make sure they get taken care of.
The most important thing I took away from these articles is to be myself in the interview. The interviewer is looking to see what kind of person I am. It is important to stay calm and be relaxed, and taking care of minor details can help ease stress.
The article by Joe Turner states there are two types of interviews commonly used. The first is the traditional interview, where there interviewer will ask you questions to discover if you have the skills and knowledge required for the job. The second type, which is beginning to be used more often, is called a competency-based interview. The interviewer still asks the same types of questions, but he or she will also ask questions to discover if you fit into the company. It is important to have a few short stories to show the interviewer what kind of person you are and what type of situations you have been in.
Erin Hovanec's article gives tips on not overlooking minor details that can be pivotal to a good interview. It is smart to lay out an outfit the day before so that you are not rushing to get ready. Also, make sure that you have all materials ready that you might need, such as copies of your resume and references. One minor detail that might be overlooked is making sure to eat a substantial meal prior to the interview. One last detail that might be forgotten is to make sure you know where you are going. Each of these details can easily be overlooked when it comes to preparing for an interview, so it would be smart to take a few minutes to make sure they get taken care of.
The most important thing I took away from these articles is to be myself in the interview. The interviewer is looking to see what kind of person I am. It is important to stay calm and be relaxed, and taking care of minor details can help ease stress.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Rhetoric
Over the past two weeks we have been exposed to two different forms of persuasive techniques through MLK's Letter from a Birmingham Jail and the guest speakers from the Army. We also learned about Aristotle's rhetorical triangle that is made up of ethos, pathos, and logos. I would like to look at Franklin D. Roosevelt's Declaration of War to Japan speech to analyze its rhetorical strength.
In President Roosevelt's opening sentence, he addresses a number of important people and explains the reason for the speech; the United States was attacked by Japan. He uses logos in the sense that he expains when and where Japan attacked. In the next few sentences, he uses pathos by telling the people how the Japanese were keeping relations civil while they were actually secretly planning an attack. This information was intended to make the people realize the dishonesty of the Japanese. The President informs the people that many lives have been lost which can be seen as logos in the sense that it is a statistic, and it is also ethos because Roosevelt is sympathizing with the country. Roosevelt states that he has taken every measure of defense as the Commander and Chief of the armed forces, and the American people will overcome the loss. He reassures the people of his power and credibility and also things will be all right. Leading up to his request to Congress to declare war on Japan, he states that America is in danger and that some sort of action must take place. By informing the people that the country is in danger but can be triumphant if action is taken, Roosevelt is appealing to the emotions of the people.
This speech contains a great amount of ethos, pathos, and logos, and it had to "pack a punch" because action was needed quickly. The difference between this speech and MLK's Letter from a Birmingham Jail is that the President had to get his message across quickly and effectively, while Martin Luther King Jr. had time to draft his letter in a manner that would be most persuasive. I believe if the Army recruiters had performed a presentation to persuade us to think about joining the Army, it would have been much more similar to Roosevelt's speech because they would have had to get their message across in a shorter time. Roosevelt presented his information quickly and efficiently and provided enough statistics and emotions to persuade his audience. In many occasions it is important to be short and sweet, and President Roosevelt was able to capture his audience in an effective way.
In President Roosevelt's opening sentence, he addresses a number of important people and explains the reason for the speech; the United States was attacked by Japan. He uses logos in the sense that he expains when and where Japan attacked. In the next few sentences, he uses pathos by telling the people how the Japanese were keeping relations civil while they were actually secretly planning an attack. This information was intended to make the people realize the dishonesty of the Japanese. The President informs the people that many lives have been lost which can be seen as logos in the sense that it is a statistic, and it is also ethos because Roosevelt is sympathizing with the country. Roosevelt states that he has taken every measure of defense as the Commander and Chief of the armed forces, and the American people will overcome the loss. He reassures the people of his power and credibility and also things will be all right. Leading up to his request to Congress to declare war on Japan, he states that America is in danger and that some sort of action must take place. By informing the people that the country is in danger but can be triumphant if action is taken, Roosevelt is appealing to the emotions of the people.
This speech contains a great amount of ethos, pathos, and logos, and it had to "pack a punch" because action was needed quickly. The difference between this speech and MLK's Letter from a Birmingham Jail is that the President had to get his message across quickly and effectively, while Martin Luther King Jr. had time to draft his letter in a manner that would be most persuasive. I believe if the Army recruiters had performed a presentation to persuade us to think about joining the Army, it would have been much more similar to Roosevelt's speech because they would have had to get their message across in a shorter time. Roosevelt presented his information quickly and efficiently and provided enough statistics and emotions to persuade his audience. In many occasions it is important to be short and sweet, and President Roosevelt was able to capture his audience in an effective way.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
10 Years from Now
I must say that I do not take enough time to sit down and plan out what my future might be like. I tend to stay so busy that I get caught up in the present and do not look into the near future. For the most part, the farthest I look is to the next week, making sure that I do not have anything extremely important baring down on me. Now that I have time to think about it, I would say this is a possibility for where I might be 10 years from now.
Ten years from now, I will be 30 years old and hopefully done with all the education that I will need to have a happy and successful life. I would definitely like to be married and have started a family of my own. I cannot say what profession I would like to be in, and by then I hope I will have figured it out. I think I will either be practicing law, selling real estate, or financial planning. I would like to be living somewhere in the Southeast, possibly in Greenville, Atlanta, or Charlotte. I do not want to move too far away from my hometown of Greenville, SC, but if my job or wife takes me somewhere else I will be alright.
Ten years seems like a long time from now, but I know that it will be here quickly. This plan of mine might work out or it might not. But for now, I am just going to worry about getting through another semester of football and school.
Ten years from now, I will be 30 years old and hopefully done with all the education that I will need to have a happy and successful life. I would definitely like to be married and have started a family of my own. I cannot say what profession I would like to be in, and by then I hope I will have figured it out. I think I will either be practicing law, selling real estate, or financial planning. I would like to be living somewhere in the Southeast, possibly in Greenville, Atlanta, or Charlotte. I do not want to move too far away from my hometown of Greenville, SC, but if my job or wife takes me somewhere else I will be alright.
Ten years seems like a long time from now, but I know that it will be here quickly. This plan of mine might work out or it might not. But for now, I am just going to worry about getting through another semester of football and school.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Web 2.0
Before I start writing on the topic for this week, I would like to say that I had to watch the video a couple of times to get everything. The first time I watched it, I had no idea what the point of the video was. After watching it again, I was able to understand what the video was trying to get across.
I believe the title of the video, "Web 2.0...The Web is Us/ing Us," is trying to get the message across that the web is driven by the people. For instance, sites such as You Tube and Facebook are communities of people. It is free to join the sites, and people are allowed to put just about whatever they want to on the web. In return, the people who run the sites get data on the preferences of people and can put items on the websites that the people want. Essentially, people make up a virtual community, and they can interact with one another.
People who are about to enter the workforce have an advantage when it comes to technology. Younger generations have been acquainted with computers, the web, and everything that they entail. Classes such as this business writing course are benefitial to gaining understanding about the web. It is much easier to navigate through Web 2.0 in the XML format than the HTML format, making creating presentations simpler. Those people who are already in the workforce are going to have to make adjustments to compete with the younger generation. Web 2.0 makes using the internet much easier, but it will still be hard for the older people in the workforce to make the transition.
"We are going to have to rethink everything."
Times have changed. It is necessary for everyone to learn about the changes that are about to take place. Formal meetings might not be as necessary anymore with message boards on the rise. The people are going to shape what the future is, and Web 2.0 is a start.
I believe the title of the video, "Web 2.0...The Web is Us/ing Us," is trying to get the message across that the web is driven by the people. For instance, sites such as You Tube and Facebook are communities of people. It is free to join the sites, and people are allowed to put just about whatever they want to on the web. In return, the people who run the sites get data on the preferences of people and can put items on the websites that the people want. Essentially, people make up a virtual community, and they can interact with one another.
People who are about to enter the workforce have an advantage when it comes to technology. Younger generations have been acquainted with computers, the web, and everything that they entail. Classes such as this business writing course are benefitial to gaining understanding about the web. It is much easier to navigate through Web 2.0 in the XML format than the HTML format, making creating presentations simpler. Those people who are already in the workforce are going to have to make adjustments to compete with the younger generation. Web 2.0 makes using the internet much easier, but it will still be hard for the older people in the workforce to make the transition.
"We are going to have to rethink everything."
Times have changed. It is necessary for everyone to learn about the changes that are about to take place. Formal meetings might not be as necessary anymore with message boards on the rise. The people are going to shape what the future is, and Web 2.0 is a start.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
About Me
My name is Michael Wade, and I am a junior here at Clemson majoring in Finance. I was born and raised in Greenville, SC, where I attended Riverside High School. While there I played football and baseball, and I was lucky enough to win a state championship in baseball my sophomore year. I received a scholarship to play football here and moved from quarterback to safety before this past season. When I am not playing or training for football, I like to play basketball or video games with my friends. I have a 21 year old sister named Alexis who attends the College of Charleston, and I also have a nine year old sister named Leah who is in the 3rd grade. I am proud to say that I am Greek, and I enjoy learning more about my heritage. I am looking forward to learning how to properly write in the business world, and I hope I am able to take these lessons and use them in the the "real world."
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