Top 10 Prezi

For my Top 10 list I picked one of my favorite animal categories : SNAKES. In the presentation you will learn about the most venomous snake species known to man . Don't squirm !

 Top 10 Venomous Snakes

Interview with Jamal Harrell

Writing is one of the best ways for people to express their internal thoughts and feelings. It creates an open space that is free of judgment and allows the author to convey whatever message they choose.

I have a friend, named Jamal Harrel. He is a song writer and producer who attends Bethune Cookman University. He took the time to answer question on why he became a writer, his major influences, advice for new writers, and his vision for each project he works on . Each clip is about 1 minute in length.

For anyone who writes music or is interested, dig into the mind of this talented young man !

Q1 : What Inspired you to become a writer?

Q2 : What factors motivate you in your writing process? Do you ever find yourself not motivated to write?

Q3 : What do you wish to accomplish which each production?

Q4 : What advice would you give to a person who just started their journey as a writer?

The link below will take you to the Suite Dreams Facebook page where you can listen to the responses 

Suite Dreams Facebook

No Negativity !!!

I came across this image and it made me want to give you guys some ideas on how to stay positive in your daily routine. Personally, I don't think its possible to be 100% all the time... It's just not realistic! However, in the times you do experience distress, you can eliminate the stress much easier if you incorporate these tips.

1. Do Something Nice: It as been scientifically proven that helping others makes us feel better about ourselves. Go out and lend a helping hand, even if it is small.

2. Work Toward Change: Change is an inevitable factor in life. If we work with it rather than against it, we can BE the change that WE want to see. Instead of saying " Why is something like this", ask yourself "How can I make this situation change into that?"

3. Surround Yourself With Positivity: You are the company that you keep. Make sure your environment represents who you really are.

4. Self Care: No one will take care of you better than YOU. Exercise, eat healthier, try to be more prompt. We must be content with ourselves before we introduce it to the world.

5. Practice Positive Self Talk: Humans are prisoners of their own mind. We are exactly what we think about. There is nothing anyone can say to you that is worse than what you say about yourself. Write down your fears and goals.  Name 5 positive things about yourself.

All You Need Is a Little Push

Many students who attend South Carolina State are oblivious to the amazing resources that the campus offers. Guys, I'm here to tell you there's much more than going to class and the pit !

A necessary academic strength of the college environment is the ability to write a paper. You'd be surprised that some math professors assign written assignments!

 Papers are essential to surviving college, and many students aren't equipped with the right tools to construct one. What if there was a student service that provides these tools ?

Here lies the PUSH Writing Center. The writing center is located on the 3rd of Turner Hall A Wing and it is supervised by Dr. Pinson . The writing center offers one on one tutoring sessions that are 30 minutes long. The sessions are geared towards assisting students with how to write and edit a paper versus writing the paper for them.

Me and my classmates were able to have a great discussion with Dr. Pinson. She emphasized why she values her teaching career and her dreams for the writing center.

Dr. Pinson told us, "My passion is my students. Whatever we can do to help them succeed is what we should do."

She also expressed that she wants to expand the size of the writing center in order to create a more convenient workspace.

 Pinson said, "I just want to knock down this wall and have two sides to the writing center."

The area already has a computer lab section, however an additional section for strictly writing would be even better.

Tutors that work in the PUSH Writing Center must qualify for a work study before they are added to the team. Once they have passed this phase, a portion of the semester is spent being trained on how to assist students with their writing assignments.

If you ever find yourself struggling with anything writing related, make a visit to the PUSH Writing Center. Students and professor are dedicated to helping you succeed as a scholar and writer at SC State.

You Gotta Pin it to Win It !

9 years ago, whenever we came across a picture, website, or video that peaked our interest, we immediately had to save or bookmark it. After while, our computers would be cluttered with several link, images, and files. 

In 2010, three men invented a website that would compact all of these necessities into one. Pinterest, was created by Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp. Initial development began in 2009 and the site was launched in 2010.

Pinterest is a web and mobile application that allows users to find, store, and organize images, gifs, and videos. The application has nearly an unlimited database of what can be searched. How? Because other users share content that is recycled continuously !

On Pinterest, users create "boards". You can compare a board to a collage of some sort. To fill the boards the user must "pin" an item. The term pin was coined to define how someone can store the content that they like to their page. 

The creators of Pinterest use the following description, "a catalogue of ideas that inspires users to go out and do that thing".

Pinterest is filled with tons of categories to be searched and pinned. These include cooking, sports, DIY, arts and crafts, music and brands. As of October 2018, the site has 250 million active users.

Along with its convenient storing application, Pinterest is very helpful in other ways. It makes it easier to gather new ideas. Pinterest is also a great way to market your product and skills to others. 

Shoppers and enthusiasts can use Pinterest to stay informed with their favorite brands and companies. Lastly, Pinterest helps you envision what you're trying to create.

On my Pinterest I have 3 boards. These are cooking, tattoos, and fashion.

 Cooking has been a hobby since I was 8 years old. I am also an avid fan of the food network. In my free time I like to try new recipes at home and college. The food network Pinterest along with other boards offer great recipes to test.

I got my first tattoo when I was 18 years old. Since then my designs have gotten more intricate with each tattoo. I value tattoos as a means of self expression and a unique way to be creative. Pinterest has lots of tattoo inspiration to help me figure out my next piece of art.

 Fashion has always been an interest for me. Using my imagination to create different clothing combinations is very pleasing. I like to layer shirts and jackets, and include some type of headwear. 

Thousands of other Pinners love fashion just as much as I do. Viewing other clothing combinations helps me create better ideas within my own wardrobe.

I feel that Pinterest is a great tool to help users become more organized. We come up with new ideas every day and it can easily become difficult to keep up with them all.