Month: October 2018

4 Things you should know before you graduate from college

Published by Will Chatham on 10/30/2018

College is the best place to hone your talents, skills, and discover yourself. On the other hand, that is not what most college students do.

I do not mean to say that college should be all about your books, no. College is about learning from all aspects of life. From emotional well being, financial perspective, intellectual, among others. However, most people use the time to live a reckless life.

We all know that that is not what your parents expect from you. Their number one expectation is for you to get all the discipline you require for the next phase of your life. Here are positive tips that would be of great assistance and impact for any graduate.

1. Use your time in school well

One benefit of going to campus is that there is a lot of time in your hands. You have a responsibility to use it well or let it go down the drain.

According to various studies, scientists found out that students use 36 percent of their time sleeping and 14 percent of their time pursuing educational activities. Choose to be different. Use your free time to study, do extra research, meet with your professors and ask if you can be of help to them.

Campuses also organize frequent seminars. These seminars help students improve their skills or teach them new ones. On that note, please avoid skipping class at all costs. It may bring in detrimental effects to your studies.

2. Learn a new skill or language

The job world is not a bed of roses. Many people think that once they finish school, they will get a job directly. Your certificate may not be the only thing you require to get a job.

Your curriculum vitae should be top notch to attract potential employers. Therefore, use the extra time to learn a new skill or language. For instance, if you are taking a course from abroad, learn the local language. If you are looking to learn local languages, such as German, this ultimate guide is perfect for you.

Statistics say that people who can speak more than one language have a high potential of earning a job. Additionally, your skill could enhance the ability you learn in your course.

3. Get a part-time job

Instead of spending time lying around, or partying, use your extra time to earn some money. People who do this have more benefits than those who waste their time in the institution.

One benefit of a part-time job is the fact that it helps you gather experience, though the compensation may not be enough. Use it to gain skills and learn about the job environment. By the way, you could also use some of the amounts to offset your college fund.

Additionally, look for internship opportunities. It will be a great way to get some exposure and an excellent opportunity to get your first job once you graduate.

4. Make the right decisions

By now, you should be confident with the course that you selected. Always make the right choices. You will need your friends from time to time, but you have to make decisions for yourselves.

Think about the lifestyle that you would want to live, the people in your inner circle, and the type of job that you want to do. Early decision-making will make it easier when you have tons of responsibilities on your hand.

You will not have to adjust your paths. Do not wait until your graduate for you to do what you want. Start to go for it early when you are still a student.

Conclusion

Do not be frustrated because you could not get a job one you graduate. As long as you present yourself in the right way, you will be happy that you made the right decisions in college.

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This is Why Science is Awesome!

Published by Will Chatham on 10/29/2018

Science is pretty cool, in fact, there are some current development in this field that has the potential to change our lives forever and for the better. Get the low down on the most important ones below.

It’s saving lives

It’s no exaggeration to say that scientific projects that are currently being worked on have the potential to save millions of lives. In particular, developments such as gene therapy and nanotech are at the forefront of this.

Developments in nanotech have the potential to save lives because of things like carbon nanofiber can be used to fashion safety gear that is not only thin and light it is also comfortable to wear as well. Garments that can be fashioned from this include items like cycling helmet and gloves, as well as bulletproof vests that easily fit under regular clothing. Something that has the potential to save many lives, and improve the safety of some of the most dangerous jobs, including those in the emergency services and the armed forces.

Gene therapy science is another area that those interested in how scientific developments have the potential to save lives. Of course, the most obvious application of this is to seek out and replace faulty genes that lead to disease, with healthy ones.

However, immunotherapy is another application of this method that is demonstrating promising results. Although, to understand precisely how the technique works it is useful to learn about gene therapy in more detail first. Something you can do by searching the topic and specific studies online.

It’s helping to make the world cleaner

Another reason that you could say the field of science is awesome at the moment is the surprising developments that are helping to make our world a cleaner place.

Of course, at the forefront of this movement are the clean, sustainable energies. These are energy sources that don’t rely on the consumption of fossil fuels, and so neither use up the earth’s limited resources or pollute the atmosphere in the same way.

Then there is the move towards electric vehicles which is only being made possible due to the development of high capacity lithium batteries that will allow journeys of a significant distance.

Lastly, there is the use of nanoparticles that are being developed to solidify toxic nuclear waste. Something that makes it much easier to collect and so dispose of safely, and so has the potential to make the world a cleaner place.

It’s making communication easier

Lastly, science is also pushing the boundaries concerning the ways that we communicate and experience things. After all, it may soon be commonplace to be able to speak face to face with a person that is across the other side the world and have that experience as if they are actually standing there in the room with you via VR.

Don’t worry the translation tech that is coming out, doesn’t actually require you to put a fish in your ear!

Lastly, a scientific breakthrough that has massive ramifications for everyone is the development of a real-life Babelfish technology. Yes, that right with Pixel bud headphones you can now speak into Google translate and get it to process and repeat what you have just said in another language and vice versa. Pretty awesome, indeed!

Supporting A Friend After An Accident

Published by Will Chatham on 10/29/2018

One of the most difficult things that anyone can go through, is seeing a friend – a close friend – at a loss. After an accident, the shock can make it hard for your friend to tell you what they need. It’s okay, though, because you should already know your friend enough to step up and take control where they can’t. An accident is shocking. It’s hard to know what move to make first, but don’t panic. Below, we’ve got some of the best ways that you can confidently be there for a friend after they go through the horror of an accident.

Keep Them Mobile.

Depending on the severity of their injuries, you need to keep them mobile. This doesn’t necessarily need to get them on their feet, but it does mean getting them to and from appointments. This means taking them to the doctor for their follow-up appointments after their injuries, to the supermarket to get their essentials, and even to The Law Offices of Emroch & Kilduff, LLP so that they can discuss any injury claims after their accident. Your friend needs the extra ear to listen to their trauma, talk them through things that aren’t even related to their accident and to provide humour and support post-accident.

Important Documentation

As well as travelling to appointments and being a listening ear, your friend may be too injured, too shocked or just too traumatised to cope with the paperwork and keep on track of their documents. Insurance needs to be dealt with, healthcare documents need to be dealt with and helping them to put together a document folder could be a huge weight off their shoulders. Organisation at a time where they are not able to be organised for themselves can make a huge difference in their recovery.

Logical Steps.

When your friend has gone through such a trauma, it’s hard for them to think straight about what should be next in life. Remind them about their appointments and their insurance. Remind them to talk to their employer about going to work – or not, as the case may be. Provide them with steps to take to get life back to as normal as possible.

Bring Food!

No one wants to cope with the basics of cooking and taking care of themselves when they have had an accident. Life doesn’t stop, but their life has, even for a while. Batch cook some meals or pay for takeout for a few days; you need to help them to eliminate the simple stuff so that they can focus on the harder things. A meal doesn’t just keep them happy and fed, it means that you really do care about their recovery.

Caring for a friend after an accident isn’t easy, but you need to be there for them to lean on as much as possible. They’ve gone through the trauma, and they need you now more than ever. Let them lean and let them use your listening ear. The kindness you show now will matter more than ever before.

4 Reasons to Consider a Software Developer Career Path

Published by Will Chatham on 10/29/2018

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, many economic powerhouses including the US built their empires by managing people who worked in industries, fields, railroads, etc. But here in the 21st century, we get most of our work done by managing machines. Software development is how humans talk to machines and tell them what to do. This crucial 21st-century skill is what is behind most essential programs that we use in our everyday life such as Google and Social media. Below we share 4 good reasons to consider a software developer career path.

It’s a profession in high demand

While software development is known to have a steep learning path, once you become good at it, opportunities come flooding at your door. Many famous tech and non-tech companies heavily rely on software developers to carry out their daily business operations. Besides this, numerous startups that are highly dependent on software developers are constantly coming up presenting more opportunities to experienced developers.

It’s a creative outlet

Software development is a highly creative profession just as art, writing or music is. Anytime you set out to write a program; you can create new functionality that didn’t exist before or refine an existing one. Solutions can also be expressed in many ways, and often many trade-offs have to be considered for instance the speed versus the memory consumption of a given program. A software developer career will also present you with complex problems that will require creativity, constant learning and experimentation to solve. All this will greatly boost your creativity and confidence in solving real-world problems.

It’s open to remote working

Remote working, even for a few days in a week provides flexibility, saves time and helps maintain a good work/life balance. This perk is well-suited to software development since the profession only requires one to have a computer with a decent internet connection to work. There is no need to waste time commuting to and back from the office, or being forced by office politics to leave at a certain time. If you are one of those people, who desire a 100% remote job, software development is a great option to go for.

It’s future proof

In the last decade, numerous jobs have disappeared often because of being replaced by computers and software which handle the work more effectively. Computer software especially Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence programs are set to disrupt even more industries in the future and take over jobs that are currently being done by people. However, all these programs will be developed and maintained by software developers hence making the profession future proof. In summary, software development is no longer some niche skill that is constrained to one field, but rather, it has become the new literacy touching every single field in the world today. Adapting to this wave of change by choosing a path in software development will greatly determine your relevance in the future. Those who won’t learn to program in good time will eventually get programmed.

Initiative Q

Published by Will Chatham on 10/26/2018

There is a new currency and payment network built by ex-PayPal employees called Initiative Q. The Q currency is currently being allocated for free if you are invited by an existing member. The idea is that if millions of people join, Q could become a leading payment network, and, according to well-known economic models, that means the value of the reward would be around $130,000. The amount you reserve upon signup decreases every day, and each member has a limited number of invites. You can use my invite link here: https://initiativeq.com/invite/Br3w9plhX

You only need to give your name and email address, then your spot is reserved. You don’t ever have to hand the a dime if you don’t want to, so there is no harm in trying it out, in case this does ever take off.

I remain skeptical, but I thought I’d share, in case anyone else is curious.

A Strong Sense Of Self: Getting Back To Loving Your Free Time More

Published by Will Chatham on 10/22/2018

It can be easy to get swept up in your work and family life; before you know it, you’re stuck in a routine, and any free time you find, is used to relax. If you’re in the midst of a hectic lifestyle, you might think that the last thing you want to do is more activities. However, a hobby or a pastime that you enjoy is the perfect way to blow off some steam, alleviate some stress, and refocus your mind for an hour or so on a regular basis. And, what better hobby to take up than something you enjoyed when you were younger, or something you’ve always had a passion for? Not only will it mean that you’re doing an activity that contributes to your wellbeing and health, but you’ll also bring up all those great memories, with plenty of fun too, not to mention the fact that your choices will remain healthy ones.

The best thing about getting back into your favorite pastime as an adult is that the whole thing can be on your terms, without any pressure from an authority figure. Therefore, you can do it as often, or little as you feel, and you can invest in all the gear, or non at all, depending on what it is that you plan to do. Why not get your friends involved? It might just be the right time to get that sports team up and running again; the perfect excuse to go for a beer afterward on a Saturday. Whatever it is you remember enjoying when you were younger; there’s no harm in looking into your options, and finding some time outside of work to have some fun. The following are some ideas and inspiration for those who are ready to enrich their life and never look back.

Time To Yourself

If the thought of seeing even more faces, in a noisy space in your rare peaceful moments does not appeal; it might be time to take up a quieter, solo hobby. Whether it’s a certain computer game, mechanics, or carpentry on an adult scale; it will allow you to properly switch off, and will be a chance to reset your mind after a busy week (or month). The important thing is to make sure that you love whatever you’re doing in your spare time, and if it does you good; keep doing it. Staying clear of self-medicating, with drugs or alcohol (especially alone) is something to be mindful of; just check out the Moorhead Law Group and their list of life sentence cases, for even more motivation to steer clear of marijuana during those moments alone. Reading up on something that interests you, going through your comic collection, or, collecting even more, or making the most of your favorite destinations on the internet (oh hey there), are all great ways to spend solo time, and unwind.

A Fitness And Wellbeing Boost

If you’re feeling that you’re growing a little tired and bored of the same old routine, it’s time to mix it up and add something fresh, workout wise. Get some fresh air and run around your local park, or set yourself a goal to improve the time it takes to run around a certain area of your neighborhood or town. Learning a completely new skill will improve your mental focus and your fitness abilities. You could try training in mixed martial arts, which will give you a whole new scene to focus on, and smash any plateau you may have found yourself coasting along. Martial arts such as karate, kickboxing, and judo, might be other avenues you want to look into. See if your gym holds any classes, or if there are any experts about that can give you the right advice on incorporating it into your regime. Exercise is a great “free-time” option, and can be catered for those who need alone time, or those who want to hang out with others.

A Team Effort

Another option is to get your buddies together to have some fun regularly. Therefore, it’s time to think about all the things that you loved doing as kids, especially if it means bringing together a team every weekend. Invest in a hoop for your driveway so that you can practice together before heading to take on another team; you can do all the extras that you wanted to as a kid. If you’re unsure about spending any cash, or it’s a challenge to wrangle everyone up at the same time; sign up to a local sports team. Everyone there will already have a common interest, and it could be the start of new friendships.