STUDENT LIFE: TECHNOLOGY USAGE

I've come to the realization that in order to better oneself in the world we live today, the use of technology is a must! I've always been old fashion, but that has changed especially with the ever changing landscape of the modern day college student.

SKYPE: Probably one of the most frequently tools used by me, both for educational and personal use. I have close group of best friends where we all happen to be business majors and take or have taken the same classes even though we all attend different schools. Through skype we can send files of data readily, so with that we all can have the same work in front of us  in a conference call and it aids in helping each other out on whatever work it is. For example, my friend going to school in New Jersey is an accounting major, so if I were having problem creating a cash flow statement, I'll just send him the excel file and he can walk me through it, explaining where each item goes. Your probably asking why not ask someone in your class? But my study and doing assignment work hours are generally different from others. I work better late at night meaning 1 a.m- 6am, so this is where skype comes to use by being able to get help with the person not being there physically.

WIKIPEDIA: Most teachers prohibit the use of wiki but lets be honest with ourselves, Wikipedia is the first place you search something nowadays. I use wiki to get a basic understanding of whatever i'm searching whether its a word, person, event, thing etc. Its a great reference tool but should be used carefully as anyone can input in wiki.

VIDEO: Visual learner? Yes that's me! Learning anything through visuals is a great asset for me as I am able to understand concepts better. YouTube is definitely the number one source when it comes to my video learning. You can find informational videos about anything. For example, I was watching a documentary for my history class which is based off the same book we have to read. With this documentary it has save me time that I would've used to read the book in order to write the book report.

Technology in a classroom supports the lecturing in a classroom but at the same time can be a distraction in the classroom. At the end of the day, it depends on the technology being used. For example, an arranged Skype video call with an official from the US embassy in China about foreign policy in a political class can be very resourceful. Whiles the use of personal laptops by every student in a class can  cause distraction through the use of social websites like Facebook, twitter etc.

Investment and Technology

As a finance major, my desire career path is either in the investment banking or hedge fund industry.

But, in this blog, I will simply discuss how the role of technology is vital to the business of investment banking where hundreds of millions of dollars are at risk everyday. With that said, the video contained within the blog discusses how leading investment bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, is educating the investment banking technology industry of India of the importance of market connectivity, algorithm engines (mathematical software programs) and risk analysis software tools to an investment bank.

The Chief Information Officer stresses on how an investment bank's success (making money) relies on the quality and efficiency of a bank's technology. So as a fiance major and an aspiring trader, obtaining the expertise of the use and creation of these software programs that are vital to investment banks can make me an indispensable resource.

Knowing these investment bank technology can make me a better trader in analyzing investments and also if I could venture in the art of creating these technology, then there will be a reduced need and cost for my investment bank to go out and purchase these software programs as most investment banks purchase these technology rather than creating it themselves.

Favorite Website

You want to stay updated with all the soccer affairs around the world? Look no Further!

http://www.goal.com/en/  is a premium international soccer website for all soccer fans that want to be updated at all times with not only their teams but all soccer leagues, tournaments and transfer rumors/gossip in the world of soccer.

There are so many soccer websites, but this is my favorite because of the international focus it has. The sport analysts are former players, coaches, team owners and well renowned soccer journalists and editors. It is translated in 22 different languages that consist of English, Arabic, Chinese etc. Also apart from 24/7 updates it provides, there in depth analysis of preview of upcoming matches, debates of certain topics like "Messi: is he really better than the great Diego Maradonna", online match betting, exclusive interviews (video or written quotes) and live scores of all matches happening in leagues all over the world.

Lastly, it has an efficient user-friendly app located in the iTunes app store that keeps me updated on the move, as a busy student I am.

So for those of you who are soccer fans, goal.com is a great way to stay updated with soccer affairs all over the world. Also, for those non-soccer fans, goal.com is a great source for you to obtain information about soccer related events if you were asked to write a paper on the sport or background information on certain players,coaches etc...



     

My Introduction to INFO 211 Class

Hello Professor and fellow classmates!

I'm John Karimu, an international student from Sierra Leone, located in West Africa. I transferred from Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland after completing my associates degree in business. I'm a junior now, majoring in finance with the investment track.

As you can see from my company name, I am a soccer fanatic! When I'm not playing or watching soccer, I'm researching stocks or trading stocks on simulation platforms.

Honestly, I don't know specifically what I want to get out of the class, but hope what ever we learn can be of great use in my future career (hopefully as a wall street trader) and personal interests.

See you all soon!