Things I Learned in 4460

·      Network! Network! Network!

·      “If the public thinks you have a problem… Guess what? You have a problem.”

·      Never tweet that you won’t be in class due to bad weather, a slight cold, lost contacts, sick hamster etc., etc.

·      There is such a thing as a dumb question i.e. “Today we are learning about phone pitches.” 5 minutes later… “What are we learning today?”

·      People over 50 DO tweet.

·      Bourbon and wine can cure anything

·      Always have a full fridge and beer during winter weather warnings

·      Twitter is the place for breaking news- especially for #untj

·      Don’t put anything on the internet you wouldn’t want your grandmother or grandkids to see

·      Be a leader- being hard on your group doesn’t make you a Nazi.

·      NO “No Comment”

·      Word Nerd: Someone fascinated with learning and using new words

·      Grammar Gremlins: Are you smarter than a 5^th grader?

·      Social Media is always evolving along with traditional media, not against it.

·      When Kentucky wins, we all win.

·      Check your e-mail thoroughly and often- forward to the appropriate address if need be.

·      Procrastination Assassination: If you procrastinate you will wish you were dead.

·      Taco Bell’s meat is real: Don’t believe everything you read!

·      If you hate talking on the phone- change your major.

·      It’s not who you know it’s who knows you.

·      TweetDeck will transform Twitter into something new, exciting and completely different. It’s addictive.

·      Classes really do last for 3 hours.

·      Senioritis is 10 times more intense in college and 20 times more inconvenient.

·      If you can’t find your classmates after a big assignment go to Fry Street- everyone’s there.

·      A pitch can be thrown (away).

·      Paper bleeds.

·      Time Management: Turnitin is the ultimate authority on the outcome of your grade.

·      Grades come when they come.

·      If you ever find time to get bored, are stuck at school during a tornado watch and/or sudden hurricane @samjb’s office is the place to be.

-Alisha Mychele