Web 2.0

I think the title "Web 2.0... The Machine is Us/Ing Us" is very appropriate. It shows how connected people are today to the web. The title suggest that the internet in a sense is us. We created it and we are the ones that feed it information. However, we now depend on the web constantly as a society. It controls the way we communicate with others and the way we get our information.

The web also has a major impact in today's workforce. It allows people who are just entering the workforce to search for job opportunities, upload resumes, and even to apply for the career they want. People who are already in the workforce can send e-mails to co-workers to get important company information sent quicker and more efficient.

As technology improves, the web is constantly becoming faster and more massive. This causes us to reconsider the way we live. Information can be found nearly instantaniously. Hackers can obtain personnal information even easier than before. Viruses spread faster and can do more damage. E-mails and instant messanger replace face-to-face communication and people are becoming socially isolated. Although the web is extremely useful, it has its dangers. Life in today's society would be difficult without the internet, but we must be careful how dependent on it we really are.

About Me

I am a junior marketing major and just transfered to Clemson this semester. I spent the past two years playing volleyball for the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. I have had multiple knee surgeries that prevent me from playing anymore and, although I do miss playing, I am looking forward to being a "normal" college student and being able to have more of a social life. And I definately will not miss the 7 AM practices!

I decided to transfer to Clemson to be closer to my home in Charlotte and to go to a university that was in more of a college town rather than a big city. My last school was only ten minutes away from the beach, so I am definately going to miss that along with all the friendships I made there. However I am very excited to meet new people and to attend my first Clemson football game.

I enjoy spending time with friends and family and love being social. I also love being outside and staying active. I was born in Dallas, Texas and am a die-hard Cowboys fan. I am just waiting for Tony Romo to get his act together so we can win the superbowl this year!