On April 16, there was a very unfortunate event that happened in South Korea. The Sewol ferry, headed to Jeju Island, capsized en route to destination and over 300 students who were on their high school trip drowned in the cold water. As a nation, South Korea came to a halt. The TV stations canceled their weekly comedy programs, instead replacing it with live news, and tears were shed by citizens from every corner of the country over the dead and the missing. Even North Korea made a bold diplomatic move by expressing their grief for the victims.
It is very unfortunate that this happened, and I express my deepest condolences for the families and friends that were affected by this tragedy. This incident really made me reexamine how fragile life can be, and how we must be prepared for the worst even while things seem to be going fine. It's been a sad week for South Korea, but hopefully the country will be able to overcome this tragedy together and prevent another disaster from happening again.
Saturday, 26 April 2014
Friday, 18 April 2014
Job Hunting Season
Hey everybody,
This week, I was tasked with writing a resumé during my Resident Assistant meeting. We learned some important tips and tricks into writing a resumé and searching for a job. Now that summer's approaching, many of us might be looking for a summer job to kill time, so I'd like to share some tips that I learned.
1. Reference. When asking people to be a reference, make sure you ask them to be a positive reference — and ask them before you write their name down.
2. Numbers. Try to quantify your justifications and it may impress the interviewers a lot more. For example, "I was in charge of ensuring the safety of 800 residents during my stint as a Resident Assistant".
3. Email address. Most of us should already have a formal email address due to our .edu account, but just to be sure, if you are still using your booger35@hotmail.com, it's probably time to update your email. Sound professional, look professional, be professional.
4. Updated resumés. Rule of thumb is that resumés should be updated about once every six months. As you gain more and more experience, simply add the experiences to the pages to save you the trouble when you are applying for a job.
5. Relative information. When putting in your resumé and applications, list down information that is relevant to the position that you are applying for. Connect your experiences to the position.
6. Thesaurus. Use a thesaurus when you are writing your resumé. Expand your vocabulary, but not to the point it gets way too confusing to understand. Use sophisticated vocabulary that is relevant to the position you are applying to.
These were just a few tips for job hunting. Looking for a job can be stressful, but if you find one that is suited for you, it may be just as rewarding! Good luck.
This week, I was tasked with writing a resumé during my Resident Assistant meeting. We learned some important tips and tricks into writing a resumé and searching for a job. Now that summer's approaching, many of us might be looking for a summer job to kill time, so I'd like to share some tips that I learned.
1. Reference. When asking people to be a reference, make sure you ask them to be a positive reference — and ask them before you write their name down.
2. Numbers. Try to quantify your justifications and it may impress the interviewers a lot more. For example, "I was in charge of ensuring the safety of 800 residents during my stint as a Resident Assistant".
3. Email address. Most of us should already have a formal email address due to our .edu account, but just to be sure, if you are still using your booger35@hotmail.com, it's probably time to update your email. Sound professional, look professional, be professional.
4. Updated resumés. Rule of thumb is that resumés should be updated about once every six months. As you gain more and more experience, simply add the experiences to the pages to save you the trouble when you are applying for a job.
5. Relative information. When putting in your resumé and applications, list down information that is relevant to the position that you are applying for. Connect your experiences to the position.
6. Thesaurus. Use a thesaurus when you are writing your resumé. Expand your vocabulary, but not to the point it gets way too confusing to understand. Use sophisticated vocabulary that is relevant to the position you are applying to.
These were just a few tips for job hunting. Looking for a job can be stressful, but if you find one that is suited for you, it may be just as rewarding! Good luck.
Saturday, 12 April 2014
Guamie
Hafa Adai everyone,
This week marks exactly a month before the semester is over, which means it is crunch time for most of us still in school. It also means there's about a month left until summer vacation. Summer vacation, for most of us, is a time to relax, make memories with your friends, and travel. For me, however, things are a bit different due to pending military trainings set for the summer, but once that is finished, I'll be heading back to my home island of Guam to spend the rest of my summer vacation.
It's been quite busy for me lately, with all these responsibilities that I have to take care of, but I've been longing for home often lately, starting to count down the days I have until returning home for the summer.
Let me tell you a bit about Guam. The island is located at 13 deg N latitude and 144 deg E longitude. The island is about 30 miles long and 12 miles wide at its longest width. The population is about 160,000, small enough to identify most people by their last names. You can say the island is similar to the outer islands of Hawaii, but with a much more humid climate. There are about a million tourists that visit the island each year, mostly from Japan and Korea, but the natural beauty is barely affected by the tourism.
Guam's main university, the University of Guam, serves about 4,000 students - consisting of both residents and international students - and is located along the beautiful coast of the Pago Bay. The island is known for its delicious food and overwhelming hospitality.
I miss my family, friends, and my secret cliffside spot behind my home. The waters are tropical and blue, the diving is great, and to me, it's home. I suggest that if you have a chance, make sure to visit Guam! You won't regret it. Here are some fun facts about Guam:
Fun Facts
-Guam has the world's largest Kmart
-Guam's location is adjacent to the Mariana Trench, which is home to the deepest point in the ocean floor
-About a third of the island's land mass is owned and operated by the U.S. military
-Guam's unofficial motto, "Where's America's Day Begins," refers to the time zone (GMT +10:00)
-Guam's military bases (Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base) are the most important bases in the Pacific due to its strategic location close to East Asia and Hawaii
-Guam's original name in its native language of Chamorro is "Guahan"
-Guam has the highest per capita enlistment rate in the US military in the nation
This week marks exactly a month before the semester is over, which means it is crunch time for most of us still in school. It also means there's about a month left until summer vacation. Summer vacation, for most of us, is a time to relax, make memories with your friends, and travel. For me, however, things are a bit different due to pending military trainings set for the summer, but once that is finished, I'll be heading back to my home island of Guam to spend the rest of my summer vacation.
It's been quite busy for me lately, with all these responsibilities that I have to take care of, but I've been longing for home often lately, starting to count down the days I have until returning home for the summer.
Let me tell you a bit about Guam. The island is located at 13 deg N latitude and 144 deg E longitude. The island is about 30 miles long and 12 miles wide at its longest width. The population is about 160,000, small enough to identify most people by their last names. You can say the island is similar to the outer islands of Hawaii, but with a much more humid climate. There are about a million tourists that visit the island each year, mostly from Japan and Korea, but the natural beauty is barely affected by the tourism.
Guam's main university, the University of Guam, serves about 4,000 students - consisting of both residents and international students - and is located along the beautiful coast of the Pago Bay. The island is known for its delicious food and overwhelming hospitality.
I miss my family, friends, and my secret cliffside spot behind my home. The waters are tropical and blue, the diving is great, and to me, it's home. I suggest that if you have a chance, make sure to visit Guam! You won't regret it. Here are some fun facts about Guam:
Fun Facts
-Guam has the world's largest Kmart
-Guam's location is adjacent to the Mariana Trench, which is home to the deepest point in the ocean floor
-About a third of the island's land mass is owned and operated by the U.S. military
-Guam's unofficial motto, "Where's America's Day Begins," refers to the time zone (GMT +10:00)
-Guam's military bases (Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base) are the most important bases in the Pacific due to its strategic location close to East Asia and Hawaii
-Guam's original name in its native language of Chamorro is "Guahan"
-Guam has the highest per capita enlistment rate in the US military in the nation
Sunday, 6 April 2014
Physical health
This week, I made a decision to change my life around. Ever since I sprained my wrist in December of last year (I stupidly punched a wall), I was very hesitant to hit the gym. I couldn't move my wrist, nor carry even just a small weight on it. It was inconvenient, to say the least, and got in the way of many things. Ever since then, I relied on mandatory physical training from the ROTC to keep in shape, which I think is not enough to keep the pace that I was one at.
So this week, after a realisation in my room, I decided to get back on my former regiments. I am currently typing this with a very sore upper body, because I may have gone a bit too hard yesterday. Nonetheless, I missed this sore feeling! Like the saying goes, "No pain, no gain." It's important to be physically healthy because it affects the balance of every aspect of your body from mental, spiritual, to emotional.
Speaking of balance, I want to note that it's pretty important to balance your body during workouts as well. Often too many times, we see that guy with the big, ripped upper body standing on his chicken legs. Legs are easy to forget because it doesn't seem that important. However, to have a strong upper body, you also need a strong lower body to support it. So guys and gals, don't get too lazy on those squats!
I hope all of you take some time out of your busy life to dedicate it to you physical health. It'll be worth it. Trust me!
Cheers,
Min
So this week, after a realisation in my room, I decided to get back on my former regiments. I am currently typing this with a very sore upper body, because I may have gone a bit too hard yesterday. Nonetheless, I missed this sore feeling! Like the saying goes, "No pain, no gain." It's important to be physically healthy because it affects the balance of every aspect of your body from mental, spiritual, to emotional.
Speaking of balance, I want to note that it's pretty important to balance your body during workouts as well. Often too many times, we see that guy with the big, ripped upper body standing on his chicken legs. Legs are easy to forget because it doesn't seem that important. However, to have a strong upper body, you also need a strong lower body to support it. So guys and gals, don't get too lazy on those squats!
I hope all of you take some time out of your busy life to dedicate it to you physical health. It'll be worth it. Trust me!
Cheers,
Min
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