This class taught me many things and opened my eyes to numerous resources that i never knew existed. Many of them i would probably go on using even after this class because of how useful they are in assisting me succeed. I find that many of things you learn in school don't really apply to the real world or it doesn't get pass the classroom door, but ALES 204 supplied me with tools that will benefit me greatly. Tools such as google doc, Audioboo, Linkedin(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LinkedIn), Twitter, etc and even blogging became useful for not only this class, but other classes that i took. It helped me connect and widen my social network, which is something i think everyone needs. Like they say "its the people you know, that gets you places."I really believe this saying because it implies to everyone.
Another thing i enjoyed about this class were the labs. They were really interactive and gave us the opportunity to practice and adapt what we have learned. Most labs that i've taken so far were really dreadful. Get in, get out. This is probably one of the first times that i didn't feel the need to bolt out the door. One of the aspects it help me improve on the most was public speaking. Awesome!
Lastly, this course was packed with tips and hints about anything and everything. It help me realize the mistakes that i even make today and provided me some ways to improve them. Very helpful for my writing skills that's for sure. Also, the course covered various basic fundamentals that other classes didn't, so it was refreshing to clear up some concept that i didn't quite grasp from the beginning.
To summarize,
-awesome class intertwines many helpful resources
-allowed me to improve greatly in all personal skill areas
-broader social networking skills
-cleared basic fundamental concept
-O right not to mention interact with classmates and read amazing blogs such as Lisa's!
