I've wanted to be a teacher since I was, umm, perhaps fifth grade. What I do for fun back home is to play 'school' with my little sister, who is six years younger than I. That however could be another blog perhaps someday. So I've had an internal passion to be a teacher. Why music though? I chose to be a music teacher in the beginning of twelfth grade. Well, actually a performer, and my music teacher pushed me for teaching it too.
I narrowed it down and applied to three great music education schools, Ithaca;Syracuse and SUNY Fredonia. Got in all three and went with Fredonia State for its education and music reputation.
I was probably the most motivated and stead-fast girl you'd ever meet that year. Actually, I'm a little impressed with myself. I heard of the great competition in music school entries so I knew I had to push myself to get ahead. At the same time however I was managing my time as the senior president, council of five other clubs and traveling about the county for political and cultural luncheons. This has to do with my motivations and struggles to go to the university for so many reasons. I didn't lose faith nor gave up.
I worked on the side too to earn money for my private bassoon lessons in a nearby town. I went there weekly and practiced hardcore every week. I knew time was trickling so I had to push to get it all in. There is no suspense in this blog- I got in to my music schools.
Being the first generation in my family to go to college is stressful but also gives me strength to make it happen. I'm impressed with the financial opportunities available to my family and I. I got a good deal with Fredonia from the workable bill to the demanding curriculum and most impressivly I was sold on Fredonia's community and campus atmosphere. I am pleased with SUNY Fredonia because of its advanced techniques and continual efforts to push our minds ecclectically and in a forward manner. I feel confident that I will earn a worthwhile degree and learn a heck of a lot on the way.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Sunday, February 4, 2007
Reed Library Summary
The Daniel A. Reed Library located at S.U.N.Y. Fredonia in Fredonia N.Y. is a collegiate library with a presumed focus and goal to be an informative and beneficial learning center. I took a good amount of time to see at a first-hand experience what it is like to use the library. Before I even went in, the library had the appearance that there was a lot of character and unique layout to it. It is located centrally around the main classroom buildings on the campus and has its entrance in one specific place, which is in the same area as a café and all of the campus information bulletin boards.
Inside, I found the layout to be spacious and considerate for the college students. Firstly, the main floor was large and had an open ceiling and just the right amount of lighting for reading. On every floor of the library there are book shelves, but in an organized and relevant system. There a specific designations for common-subject books and references.
There is an evident comfort and friendly atmosphere in this library. The services too provided by the library are beneficial and important. They vary from tutoring programs to interlibrary loans. The staff is knowledgeable and approachable too.
The education of the library is not limited by the books on the shelves. There are microfilms, microforms, Medias (DVDS, CDS, and early recordings) references and journals, copiers and computers, historical showcases, maps, and a website/internet for efficiency and unlimited searches.
The design is a primary element to the function of the library. Sure there are sufficient amount of purpose books for the college itself, but the layout is such that each individual has no question as to its location. The setup of the library’s interior is efficient and more so it is consistent. Each floor and area provides its own purpose. There is a smart floor plan so the students don’t feel as though they are in a maze.
When a library serves its function it has to be sure to stand up to the diverse needs of its community, or students. The Daniel A. Reed Library provides subject books that the college holds majors for. Not only that, there is a good quality to the references to the specific books and updates are regular. Even in the entrance walkway to the library there is a showcase of the new additions to the library’s shelves. The specific and personal needs seem to be met at this library while still providing a warm and informative atmosphere that isn’t secluded or shut off. S.U.N.Y. Fredonia is foremost known as a college for the arts and education and it is represented throughout the floors of the library.
Inside, I found the layout to be spacious and considerate for the college students. Firstly, the main floor was large and had an open ceiling and just the right amount of lighting for reading. On every floor of the library there are book shelves, but in an organized and relevant system. There a specific designations for common-subject books and references.
There is an evident comfort and friendly atmosphere in this library. The services too provided by the library are beneficial and important. They vary from tutoring programs to interlibrary loans. The staff is knowledgeable and approachable too.
The education of the library is not limited by the books on the shelves. There are microfilms, microforms, Medias (DVDS, CDS, and early recordings) references and journals, copiers and computers, historical showcases, maps, and a website/internet for efficiency and unlimited searches.
The design is a primary element to the function of the library. Sure there are sufficient amount of purpose books for the college itself, but the layout is such that each individual has no question as to its location. The setup of the library’s interior is efficient and more so it is consistent. Each floor and area provides its own purpose. There is a smart floor plan so the students don’t feel as though they are in a maze.
When a library serves its function it has to be sure to stand up to the diverse needs of its community, or students. The Daniel A. Reed Library provides subject books that the college holds majors for. Not only that, there is a good quality to the references to the specific books and updates are regular. Even in the entrance walkway to the library there is a showcase of the new additions to the library’s shelves. The specific and personal needs seem to be met at this library while still providing a warm and informative atmosphere that isn’t secluded or shut off. S.U.N.Y. Fredonia is foremost known as a college for the arts and education and it is represented throughout the floors of the library.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Audience & Purpose
It is important to know how to identify the specific audience you, the writer, desires to reach. Like now, I am writing to myself (known audience) my professor (known audience) and to possibly other people who may come across this blog and read it, (unknown audience). So, if I want to relay my objective, or my point to the possible readers I must acclaim a general understanding of what the readers may read from their perspective.
When I want to tell my dad about my team practice, the other day, he would know what I would be talking about. My dad would know much more information then an (unknown)audience would even if I only told him: " At practice we ran longer than usual and afterwards I went to the store to get a drink"
To a general audience I would need to be more specific if I wanted to fully express what I want the reader to know. I would say something like this:
"At my college soccer team practice yesterday, the team of about twenty ran for two miles longer than our regular five mile run. Since I was so thirsty, I went to Starbucks and got a cappucino."
In essence, it is important to understand your own personal objective, or purpose to writing to someone and know the specific audience about to read it.
When I want to tell my dad about my team practice, the other day, he would know what I would be talking about. My dad would know much more information then an (unknown)audience would even if I only told him: " At practice we ran longer than usual and afterwards I went to the store to get a drink"
To a general audience I would need to be more specific if I wanted to fully express what I want the reader to know. I would say something like this:
"At my college soccer team practice yesterday, the team of about twenty ran for two miles longer than our regular five mile run. Since I was so thirsty, I went to Starbucks and got a cappucino."
In essence, it is important to understand your own personal objective, or purpose to writing to someone and know the specific audience about to read it.
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This is the first blog. I like the concept of this and I hope I will continue to enjoy writing in this.
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