Monday, June 27, 2011

Libraries.

Librarians typically assist those in need of resources and/or help with finding useful reading material. They are usually the ones greeting you once you walk into the door. They offer their assistance and are quick to recommend the latest book releases. Contrary to what most believe, librarians are actually quite helpful when it comes to finding quality and reliable sources for one to use.
I think it would be cool if librarians began promoting books more often. Since we live in a digital era, where everyone can get their daily dose of literature (although that's rarely the case..) via the web, it is easy to forget about written text. I think that's important. And I think is quite sad, actually, that people are ignoring quality hard copy books in favor of reading online. Personally, I still prefer to read the old fashioned way because it adds to the whole reading experience. E-books just don't do that. Instead they create this idea that we can’t live without technology. That may be true, but there are still those who believe reading deserves to be read from a hard copy text that we doesn’t need a battery change or can’t be read underneath sunlight.
That's why I believe that it is up to librarians to promote books. They should engage more people to read and browse hard copies. Its just so beneficial for everyone.
Considering the technological age in which we live in, I don't think I would be fond of the libraries of the future.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

College.

A question I've encountered countless times in high school is,"What do you hope to study in college?" My answer  to that question is simple and still true today: I wanted to study everything. Seriously, I hope to take a variety of courses in many fields. Of course my focus is medicine and health but I have many other interests as well. I enjoy literature, philosophy, art, history, French and foreign cultures. I hope that my paticular interest in medicine doesnt limit my opportunities to learn other subjects as well.
I am pursing a health related career because I love learning about medicine and I'm absolutely fascinated by the human body. I'm very curious about many things and science has always provided me information. However, I know though the medical field is always providing information, they are also asking many questions that are yet to be answered. It is refreshing to know the study is always recent and constantly researched.
The Pre-Collegiate Health Careers Program has opened my eyes to a wide variety of health related careers. Through this program, I now know that pursing medicine will guide me to many oppportuinties and a sucessfull future.