To post or not to post? For class, we’re reading Sherry Turkle’s Alone Together, about how we interact with technology, especially communications networks. Many people post their jobs/internships on Facebook. I’m conflicted; I’m usually against it – but I suppose I have more social/psychological perspective now. Yes, prospective employers may see it. But am I using a post to replace live synchronous conversation? Do I feel less accomplished than people who post? Do I need to feel the emotional response when others like my activity? Questions to answer later as I turn and seek shelter in the safety of blogging instead...
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So I’ve neglected this blog for a few months now (at least I remember the password) – but I’ve had some free time to reflect a bit on what’s been going on. Tonight I sat in for an hour and a half listening to history about Collegetown and Cornell student organizations. Last weekend I went to a jazz concert. Two weekends ago I sat at a table eating with Kenan Thompson (and 30 other students, but still!). So maybe my prelim schedule sucked. And it snowed in late April. But I wouldn’t have traded my experience this semester for anything else.
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