My Final Blog Post

I have been learning a lot of tips to be successful in the future since the first day of Hixson Seminar. I have learned successful business skills, more about myself, how social media is effective, how to manage debt, and about different cultures. By learning all of these topics, I have grown into a better rounded individual. By learning all of these skills I will have more knowledge and someday live a comfortable life.


During our seminar we had a guest speaker and she taught us how to make a good impression to possible employers. I now know how to create a quality resume and give a quality handshake. These are important skills to have because it could lead you to your next job. This semester I also did a survey called the MBTI survey which made it more clear for me to recognize the person I really am. The survey said I was organized and liked to have my day planed out before it starts. Also, I am a person who is not talkative and considered shy. I feel like this survey helped me meet more people that had the same personalities as me.


I learned that social media can actually help find a job. Companies join Twitter in order for people to fallow them and eventually get in touch with them about interviews. Facebook is also a way to stay in touch with possible employers because they may post activities going on within the company. Debt was also a topic a learned about this semester. I learned how to manage finances and minimize debt. I learned more about FAFSA and how it helps my family and I. This class made it so I had to have an open mind because I attended a cultural event that was different from our culture. It was good for me to be open minded that night because I am not more accepting of other people and were they come from.


As you can see, I have grown in a variety of ways from learning about different cultures to managing finances. This class has been great for me because I have acquired new skills that will lead to my success in the future.

My fifth blog post

The Hixson award means a lot to me and my future life. This award means a lot to me because it will help me pay part of my way through college. This award has also made me a better person. I have learned many things by going to class on Tuesday night and recitation on Thursday mornings. I know that this award will also make me a better person after college too.
The main reason the Hixson Award is so important is because it will help make my way through college financially. I would not enjoy paying all of those student loans off after college. I feel that with this award, I will be able to make it through college debt free and I will be ready to pursue my career without having to pay debts and interest. The Hixson award also makes it easier on my parents. My parents are helping me pay for college and the award also means a lot to them.
I feel that the Hixson award has also made me a better person. I have learned many skills while at UST 101A such as leadership, bonding, stress free techniques, and volunteering. I have learned that employers are looking for the people who have been involved at college and people who display many leadership skills. With all of these skills I have learned, I will be able to construct a strong resume for my future employers. It’s not just that these skills will help me now, but these skills will stay with me forever.
All in all, The Hixson award means a lot to me because it is helping me pay my way through college and it is making me a better person. With the money I am earning from this award; my parents are able to afford other necessities for our family instead of paying for my college.