On my way

Design Time

2012-02-28T11:15:00.000-08:00

I’m currently taking the Web Page Design course, and we’re learning how to create web pages with HTML. Basically, the instructor gives a PowerPoint presentation introducing us to a chapter in the textbook. In-class activities are very important as this is practice review for the real homework assignment given towards the end of class. This is to be completed and sent to the instructor before the next class meeting.

During practice exercises we are allowed to help each other, and we can ask the instructor as many questions as we’d like. I like how LTC instructors remind students that there is no such thing as a “stupid question.” The instructor patiently explains how a code is written and goes around the classroom answering each student’s question. If she’s busy with another student, I’ll turn to my classmates for help.

What I enjoy the most about Web Page Design’s class projects is how the result will appear right away. When entering the codes for a text or an image in Notepad, it needs to be exact or else it will not show up correctly. HTML codes are not easy to remember nor are they very fun to me, but it’s something that I will have to eventually start to catch on to. At times it can get frustrating to learn where a code needs to be put in order for it to be seen on the web page, but this is where I’m given the chance to discover and to correct the error.

Sandy’s Six Tips for Student Success

2012-02-20T11:10:00.000-08:00

College can be very overwhelming at times, but I have found ways that helped me reduce stress. Let me introduce you to Sandy's Six Tips for Student Success:

Set goals– It's important to know your motivation and why your education is meaningful
Be organized – Understand your responsibilities and do not procrastinate!
Study hard – Identify your learning style and learn actively.
Be honest – Your learning abilities and grades will be affected by academic deceitfulness.
Manage your well-being – Get some sleep, feed your body, go for walks. Find some sort of balance in school, work, and entertainment.
Get involved – Find out about student organizations and service learning to acquire skills and gain experience.

I'm most always doing my homework in a computer lab or in an area where the atmosphere is quiet and calm. The new renovation of the library and especially the furniture that is provided gives me a strong sense of comfort where I can just kick off my shoes, study, read the paper, or just lay back and relax. Do you want to know what's even better? The Academic Support Center is located right in the library; therefore, if you're having difficulties with any of your math, science or computer classes go there to get extra help.

You want to make sure you also bring a lunch or something to snack on while you're in class. Do not go the whole day without eating anything. Bring a banana, an apple or an orange to eat. Remember to drink lots of water! I usually try to drink as much water as I can from the water fountains to rejuvenate my body. Drinking lots of water also helps me from falling asleep in class. Hahaha!

Day by Day

2012-02-09T14:11:00.000-08:00

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing! Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing! My alarm goes off early at six in the morning. Some days it’s seven or eight. I get up out of bed and grab my towel to take a nice, warm shower. Scrambled eggs with rice and ketchup are my usual breakfast (believe it or not; but, I don’t ever get tired of eating the same breakfast every morning). I start my vehicle and let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes and then take off for an approximate 25-30 minute drive to LTC’s Cleveland Campus. I find a parking spot, throw on my backpack, and walk to class. This is a typical morning for me from Monday through Friday.

Monday mornings I have Office Professionalism and so far we’ve covered the use of time management and prioritization through self-assessment activities along with learning about the importance of diversity. In class, we all participate in group assignments and share ideas to educate one another. I find this very enjoyable and valuable.

The instructors are really good about giving us a 10 minute break in between classes, and during this time I either use the restroom or go for a walk around the halls to shake the cramp off my legs from sitting so long. Before my next class, which is normally in the late afternoon, I spend my time studying and researching other coursework given in other classes at the library or in a computer lab. I also make time to join student activities, such as BINGO, which is held in the Cafeteria.

At the end of the day, I’m ready to just go home and sleep!

Getting Involved

2012-02-02T09:40:00.000-08:00

This year I plan to join the Multicultural Committee Advisory Council (MCAC), which is a committee with the purpose to “build bridges between Lakeshore Technical College and the multicultural communities to break the barriers to education and create mutual support in meeting the educational needs of our communities.”

I certainly would be interested in exploring LTC’s diverse opportunities for cultural learning and academic enhancement. Personally, I believe that participating in one or more activities has a positive impact on student gratification and college experience. What other benefits are there for outside-of-the-classroom experiences during college? You’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and connect with people, gain knowledge about others, be able to give back to the community, and yes, you will have fun.

There are several clubs and organizations available to students that serve as a liaison for them to support their common career goals. I recommend that you become a member if you’re interested in becoming familiar with state and national activities, helping out with workshops, attending seminars and tours, and assisting with other public organizations. Check out all the clubs LTC offers: http://www.gotoltc.edu/studentservices/clubs_organizations.php.

Speaking of student activities, on Thursday, February 9, Hypnotist Chris Jones will be performing in the Cafeteria (L270) from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. See you there!

Spring Semester, Here I Come

2012-01-24T12:07:00.000-08:00

It’s been a terrific year so far. Fall semester zipped by in the blinkof an eye. The class that I enjoyed the most was Information TechnologyEssentials with Laurie Adelman. It was very interesting to learn about newtechnologies and how rapidly it has been changing and upgrading. I also had agreat time preparing PowerPoint presentations to present to the classroom.

I would have to say my least favorite class was Math with BusinessApplications as I am not a big fan of solving formulas. To my surprise, I receiveda whopping A at the end of the semester. Hooray for me! All those long hours ofstudying finally paid off. As soon as I had thought I was done with numbers andequations, come to find out, I have to take Office Accounting. I’ll probablyhave to double the study hours for this one. Well, I guess I shouldn’t stresstoo much, because tutoring is available in the Academic Support Center locatedin the library. I can get all the assistance I need here at Lakeshore TechnicalCollege, either with one-on-one tutoring or with a study group.

This spring semester I’m taking a total of six classes: OfficeAccounting, Microcomputer Business Applications I, Microcomputer Business ApplicationsII, eCommunications, Office Professionalism, and Web Page Design. Talk aboutbusy, busy, busy. I know that as long as I concentrate on my objectives, I’msure I’ll perform well just like I did this past semester. With that said, hereI come!

Making Introductions

2012-01-17T11:25:00.000-08:00

Heyeveryone! My name is Sandy Yang and I’m currently in the AdministrativeProfessional program at Lakeshore Technical College. I graduated in December of2010 in the Health Unit Coordinator program and came back to further my educationin the administrative field.

I firststarted out with college in 2008 with a one-year stint at UW-Manitowoc takinggeneral education courses. You can say I had a sense of nervousness my firstsemester of college. Questions filled my mind with anticipation wondering: Howcan I adjust to college life? Am I going to do well academically? Will I beable to balance work, school, and family? Will I connect with students andinstructors? If you‘re feeling a little anxious about starting college, take adeep breath and exhale! I came to realize very quickly that the new atmospherewasn’t as bad as I had thought.

Because Ihad already had previous college experience, attending LTC the following yearwasn’t too much of a worry for me. Why did I choose LTC? I appreciate what thecollege does for the community, I admire how the campus promotes diversity, andfaculty and staff members are very friendly and helpful. Although it wasanother fresh start to have new classes, new instructors, and new students, Iwas able to reflect on the strategies I used before to help me get through. Icontinued to stay focused on my top priorities and reached out to others when Ineeded to.

My goals forspring semester are to pass all my courses and to gain additional knowledge andskills to apply it in the real world. And, of course, last but not least, Iplan to help guide you with useful information through my blogs and to keep youall updated on student life here at LTC.

Talk to yousoon.