He was enthusiastic, desirous, and courageous with full of ambition.
Our guest speaker, Brandon Goldner, is currently a junior at Oregon State University working part-time at the Brass magazine. He has experiences in working at Gazette-Times despite not having a 2 year degree nor 4 year degree. When he attended LBCC, since he always had a passion for writing, he dedicated himself to the Commuter. He is not only a thriver, but also a hard worker. While he worked at the Commuter, he had another part-time job at American Dream Pizza in Corvallis. He shared his essential components of learning and writing articles.
Brandon emphasized on being humbled about criticism as we write articles. "Taking criticism is important, so don't take it too personal." Willingness to listen to criticism is necessity as he advises, being mindful of talking to people is important as well. Accepting criticism is the way to improve writing even if it's tough.
Another advise was to take any opportunities that are out there, and make an engagement with teachers. When he was a student at LBCC, he formed a great relationship with Rob Priewe who taught him Journalism. He praised the commitment of instructors at LBCC whereas instructors don't make a lot of efforts in connecting with students at Oregon State.
Last guidance that I will carry out is something that all students perhaps can relate to; don't feel bad about being overwhelmed while in college. Being a full-time students with having a part-time job is frustrating. Every students has their personal issues going on concurrently with the pressure from studying. "Don't burn yourself out, because you need a balance."
Brandon will continue working on a bachelor degree in political science at OSU although he has a weird feeling that he'll reach almost 30 by the time he graduates. There was an inspiration as well as aspiration in his speech, and I could feel that he has a great passion for writing and his life.
Brass
Brandon on Linkedin
GT To Go
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
ビバ♥ライフ 〜色とりどりの人生〜
アメリカに来て５年半。この間にたくさんの事を学んだ。英語の壁にぶち当たったり文化の違いへの理解に苦しんだり。そんな中でも楽しい事や嬉しい事もたくさんあった。この体験は貴重なもので誰もが簡単に得られるものじゃない。みんなに出会って色んな事を経験してきたきこそ今の自分がある。人生これから。悲しい事に直面しても自分の足で立ち上がってみせる。こんなにも強くなったもん。もう怖いものなんかない。かかってこい!! 私”なら”できるより私”やき”できる。もっと学んで視野を広げて世界をまたに輝いていく!!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Visit at Democart-Herald
As soon as I walked into the building, the smell of the printed newspaper made me feel refreshed.
I had an opportunity to visit the local newspaper Democrat-Herald in Albany with my classmates. With the rise of crisis in printed newspaper industry due to the internet boom, the visit was a valuable opportunity to acknowledge why the printed newspaper still rocks today.
Steve Lunderverg, an associate editor, gave us a tour of the building. First he took us to the newsroom, and there was a breief explanation of how the newsroom functions. There are 18 employees, including 2 potographers, 3 deskeditors, 5 reporters and 1 online editors. They all get their job done during the day. The busiest time is between 10 am to 11am, and they have to have the last page done by 11pm.
"I like to read while I eat and have a cup of coffee. I like the feel of the paper." Steve talked about how the printed newspaper is still worthy compared with online newspaper. Although the internet is slowly taking over the position of the printed newspaper, the printed newspaper has merits that online version doesn't. Steve was emphasized on how necessary it is to keep the industry alive.
The press room was an eye-opning. There were 4 giant presses, and the room was filled with the smell of ink and papers. Each press is for a different color. The oldest press is from 1965. Color print is not very cheap because it uses extra ink. If the power goes out, they have to go to some place else to print the newspapers. They do all the printing for Gazette-Times and The commuter as well.
Steve is worried that the printing might go down to 10,000 from 15,000 which is the number of papers they print currently. When the financial melt down happned in 2008, it hit not only Democrat-Hearld but also other ocal newspaper companies as well. However, despite its fear of decline in sales, Steve is optimistic. He believes that the printed newspaper is in need of the community and the people who live in.
I had an opportunity to visit the local newspaper Democrat-Herald in Albany with my classmates. With the rise of crisis in printed newspaper industry due to the internet boom, the visit was a valuable opportunity to acknowledge why the printed newspaper still rocks today.
Steve Lunderverg, an associate editor, gave us a tour of the building. First he took us to the newsroom, and there was a breief explanation of how the newsroom functions. There are 18 employees, including 2 potographers, 3 deskeditors, 5 reporters and 1 online editors. They all get their job done during the day. The busiest time is between 10 am to 11am, and they have to have the last page done by 11pm.
"I like to read while I eat and have a cup of coffee. I like the feel of the paper." Steve talked about how the printed newspaper is still worthy compared with online newspaper. Although the internet is slowly taking over the position of the printed newspaper, the printed newspaper has merits that online version doesn't. Steve was emphasized on how necessary it is to keep the industry alive.
The press room was an eye-opning. There were 4 giant presses, and the room was filled with the smell of ink and papers. Each press is for a different color. The oldest press is from 1965. Color print is not very cheap because it uses extra ink. If the power goes out, they have to go to some place else to print the newspapers. They do all the printing for Gazette-Times and The commuter as well.
Steve is worried that the printing might go down to 10,000 from 15,000 which is the number of papers they print currently. When the financial melt down happned in 2008, it hit not only Democrat-Hearld but also other ocal newspaper companies as well. However, despite its fear of decline in sales, Steve is optimistic. He believes that the printed newspaper is in need of the community and the people who live in.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Helping International Students
She sparks, agile and is smart.
Tomomi Kurosaki was born in Tochigi, Japan growing up in a family that ran fish merchant. She lived in Japan for 18 years and moved to Hawaii for college as an exchange student. Although she graduated from OSU with an Interior Design degree and Housing Studies, she couldn't get a job that utilizes her degrees due to a mortgage downturn. However, because she feels strongly passionate about international environment, she decided to get a job which she can help international students.
Her job title is an International Admission Assistant at INTO/OSU. Her workplace was used to be called ELI; English Language Institution where international students learn English to either enter into university in America, to earn conversational English skills or to work in business industry. INTO is located on 29th and Jefferson in Corvallis closed to West dining hall and the Veteran Teaching School at OSU. Tomomi's main job is to help undergraduate students with their admission committee and to answer their questions. She takes phone calls, assist walk-in students, support students with housing and dining services, provide students general information and update their application status.
"She is always friendly and polite to anyone. Her ambitious is admirable."says Kanako Matsumoto who is a student at INTO and knows Tomomi for over a year. Kanako respects her as an energetic worker and praises her helpfulness. Aya Tabeya, a former student at INTO said, "Anytime we ask her for help that are not even easily solvable, she tried to do her best. She always treated any students with generosity and courtesy."
Hawaii was a choice to learn English because there is an Asian culture that she can easily fit into and American life that she can get used to beforehand. Experiences in Hawaii encouraged her interest toward other country where she will explore more of perspectives about the world and her desire of being among international students. She chose America to attain her wills.
While Tomomi was attending OSU, she belonged to International Cultural Service Program where she gained more of understanding cultural differences. The program helped her enrich awareness. Since she enjoyed interacting with international students at the program, she decided to continue on working at a place where she deals with them.
"My happiest moment of my job is when the student thanks to me." Tomomi says. Although she encounters some unappreciative students, her hospitality never stops. There are students who come to her purposely just to thank her, and that is especially when she feels like her job is worth doing. She feels delightful that she chose this job expanding her curiosity of the world.
Her further career plan is to become a student adviser at College Students Services Administration. She hopes to be employed by the next fall.
INTO/OSU
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International Cultural Service Program
Tochigi, Japan
Tomomi Kurosaki was born in Tochigi, Japan growing up in a family that ran fish merchant. She lived in Japan for 18 years and moved to Hawaii for college as an exchange student. Although she graduated from OSU with an Interior Design degree and Housing Studies, she couldn't get a job that utilizes her degrees due to a mortgage downturn. However, because she feels strongly passionate about international environment, she decided to get a job which she can help international students.
Her job title is an International Admission Assistant at INTO/OSU. Her workplace was used to be called ELI; English Language Institution where international students learn English to either enter into university in America, to earn conversational English skills or to work in business industry. INTO is located on 29th and Jefferson in Corvallis closed to West dining hall and the Veteran Teaching School at OSU. Tomomi's main job is to help undergraduate students with their admission committee and to answer their questions. She takes phone calls, assist walk-in students, support students with housing and dining services, provide students general information and update their application status.
"She is always friendly and polite to anyone. Her ambitious is admirable."says Kanako Matsumoto who is a student at INTO and knows Tomomi for over a year. Kanako respects her as an energetic worker and praises her helpfulness. Aya Tabeya, a former student at INTO said, "Anytime we ask her for help that are not even easily solvable, she tried to do her best. She always treated any students with generosity and courtesy."
Hawaii was a choice to learn English because there is an Asian culture that she can easily fit into and American life that she can get used to beforehand. Experiences in Hawaii encouraged her interest toward other country where she will explore more of perspectives about the world and her desire of being among international students. She chose America to attain her wills.
While Tomomi was attending OSU, she belonged to International Cultural Service Program where she gained more of understanding cultural differences. The program helped her enrich awareness. Since she enjoyed interacting with international students at the program, she decided to continue on working at a place where she deals with them.
"My happiest moment of my job is when the student thanks to me." Tomomi says. Although she encounters some unappreciative students, her hospitality never stops. There are students who come to her purposely just to thank her, and that is especially when she feels like her job is worth doing. She feels delightful that she chose this job expanding her curiosity of the world.
Her further career plan is to become a student adviser at College Students Services Administration. She hopes to be employed by the next fall.
INTO/OSU
International Cultural Service Program
Tochigi, Japan
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