Dear Future ENG 304 Students...

Hello! First of all let me say that the fact that you are reading this blog makes me happy because it means that the University has not nixed this class- a blessing we should ALL be thankful for :)

Now that we have that established, I can move on to some important items I want to share with you - namely how YOU can be successful in this class. For ease sake I have broken up my suggestions into four main categories - all of which are extremely relevant to this course - and chosen three items I feel will prove most helpful if you heed them...

Managing the Client Project

1. Be yourself when organizing into groups - having a good group is KEY, and you don't want to misrepresent yourself and have to spend the rest of the semester regretting it

2. BE FLEXIBLE. This project has its roots in collaboration WHICH MEANS that there are going to be differing opinions and (at times) conflicts of interest. Do your best to keep your focus on the project and what is going to benefit the client the most versus keeping nit-picky tabs on group members and their ideas.

3. HAVE FUN. This is a semeseter long project and there are bound to be days when you don't feel like working on it but remember that this project is different from any other you have done because you are actually producing a product that is going to impact the community!!!

Preparing Career Materials

1. GO TO THE MICHELIN CAREER CENTER

2. GO TO THE MICHELIN CAREER CENTER

3. GO TO THE MICHELINE CAREER CENTER

ok so I know you probably think I am crazy but I PROMISE you the people there are INCREDIBLY nice and INCREDIBLY helpful and they will equip you with everything you need to have a killer resume, cover letter, and everything else you might need in this arena.

Handling Technology

For this class you are required to keep a blog (what you are reading now is a blog) as well as establish and develop an e-portfolio...

1. Don't be a techno-phob. I promise I am about as computer illiterate as they come but this stuff is b-a-s-i-c. A rudimentary working knowledge of the internet and an open mind is really all you need - and a little patience!

2. Don't be afraid of new things - you adapted to the New Facebook just fine I assume :)

3. Don't be afraid to ask for help! We don't all work at CCIT but there are people who do! And Mrs. Rogers is extremely helpful and understanding as well. USE YOUR RESOURCES.

Making the Most of the Class

1. Use your time wisely. Mrs. Rogers does a great job of letting you know when things are due so you have no excuse to say you didn't know. Follow her To-Do List and you will be golden!

2. Don't throw everything you learn out the window after an assignment is done - you are going to be in the work force the rest of you adult life - you need this stuff!

3. Put your heart into the Client Project. As I previously stated, this project is happening in real life. Get excited about making a difference!

Best of luck to you all!!!