Getting Involved on campus

One of the events I attended on campus was a UPB (University Program Board) event. Every so often they host events to allow students to view popular movies in the Capen Auditorium. They usually show older movies first followed by more current movies. The cost is only one dollar and there is free popcorn. The night I went I saw the movie Role Models starring Sean William Scott and Paul Rudd. My three six friends joined me. When I first arrived a got my free popcorn and walked around the Capen Auditorium to inspect what other things they were selling. They had movie snacks like candy bars, skittles nachos, chips and a host of other things. They also had Different members of the UPB advertising other upcoming events and advising students to take some of their pamphlets. When we first arrived it was a nice crowd and people were excited. Upon entering the auditorium where the movie was to be shown I noticed a crowd of people sitting, trying to find seats and just socializing. When the movie began it was some chatter but it quickly died down. Throughout the movie the crowd cheered and laughed. The environment was great. It was a positive atmosphere. It was group of college students enjoying a comedic film on a Friday night with free popcorn. When the movie adjourned everyone clapped and cheered more and we headed home. Overall I have to say I had a fun night and it was a wonderful experience. I would definitely go out and support UPB again. One of the things I learned was to get out and get involved.

Today's Youth

I've decided to write about a topic I have written about before in H.S. because I feel it is important.
In my opinion, today’s youth should combat negative moral influences by finding a role model whom they look up to and who leads by setting great examples. A role model could set precedents in a young person’s life as to how they could aspire to be someday. Getting involved in positive school or community programs could also help students avoid negative influences. If more teenagers believed in themselves as well as their dreams, pessimistic ethical pressure would not be a problem because their confidence would be high and success would be the only option.
Today’s youth face many problems everyday but it is up to us to decide whether we want to be a part of the problem or problem solvers. Everyone has at least one person in their life that they desire to be like because of their superior qualities. I conclude, if our youth find their role model they will be more likely to combat negative moral influences because they will have someone they look up to. This means they will have someone to talk to and discuss whatever negative issues are going on. If this person is truly a good person he or she will give quality advice and will be willing to help. The teen will be attached to this person because they can relate, feel comfortable, and want to be like them. If the media, school, and music industry focused on more intellectual things and people, this could help the generation discover their role models and pursue their proper talent. If schools, parents, family and community leaders took the time out to get to know and understand students, this could help. Once you talk to someone, you find out his or her hobbies and interests. By doing this, parents could reach out to schools to request more programs or get new activities created. By popular demand and word of mouth community leaders could enforce such things to happen. If a child is offered to do something they love to do, he or she is going to do it no matter what the task is. I think parents and school officials should really reach out and promote such programs or projects just to get the youth involved. In some cases children tend to get in trouble because they are at the wrong place at the wrong time but if their involved in some community program or project, they’d be occupied with positive non-violent activities. By being involved with some type of legal and constructive group teens will more likely be under a positive moral influence instead of a harmful one.
Lastly, everyone needs to have self-confidence in order to believe in himself or herself. If the youth today are praised more than they are put down this, will build their self-esteem and give them tremendous confidence. Even if they live in a world that seems impossible, confidence will give them hope, which will lead to dreams and accomplishments. They will see someone like their role model and realize how all their dreams have come true and think, “ I can do it too!” All they need is one person in their corner pushing them, praising them, and believing in them and they will accomplish any goal without negative moral setbacks because they will have positive thoughts, dreams, and people in their life.
To sum up my thoughts, today’s youth just needs society‘s attention so they can provide successful goal-oriented role models, more improved activities and programs and confidence within themselves in order to combat negative moral influences. With hope, help and happiness a little can go a long way.

What would I be doing with my life....

If I received, in cash, all the money it costs for 4 years of tuition at ISU and the rule that I had to leave school and go out in the world to “spend” the money, I would first, use some of the money to pay off some of may parents debts. Then, I would by myself a condo in Chicago and a car to travel the world. With some of my money I would start an organization to help everyone in need. No matter what the situation was I would try to help. Then I would set up a meeting with Bill Gates to help me to continue to be successful, as well as continuing to make profit so that I could always give back. My journey would include traveling to Hawaii, Jamaica, Japan, Great Britain, Puerto Rico, and Alaska. While visiting all of theses wonderful places I would enjoy experiencing some cultural changes with some of the natives. I would try to participate in their daily activities by eating the foods, wearing their clothing, and participating in any festivities. Before I would leave these places, I would donate money to local cities to help in building recreation sites, feed and clothe the people, as well as helping to provide them with shelter. Also on my journey around the world I would like to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa in England and go to the top level to eat a slice of pizza. I would want to visit the Statute of Liberty just to say as a free American I have been there. I would set up a meeting will Bill Gates again to help donate computers to some of the poorest schools throughout America. I would pay some of the most famous chefs in America to cook the delicious meals to help feed the families in South Africa. I would send money to the soldiers as well as their families. If I didn’t have to have an education I would probably be devoting my life to helping others. They are so many people in this world who are less fortunate. They would be thankful to receive half of what I own. I would be happy to make other people smile by providing for them the things they should have a right to have like homes, food, water, clothing, transportation, books, sports, and so much more. I believe everyone deserves to live a happy life.