Library tour

The tour of the library I found to be very useful. He showed us everything we needed to know about the library, Like where the best lighting is, and all the comforting spaces will be in very good use of students when in the library. He told us all about the bottom floor and the snacks and beverages it provides if we ever want a bite to eat. The ground floor of the library is for people that need to talk, it's mainly for things like group work, that's why some of the tables are bigger on the first floor. In the library there are rooms specifically designed for blocking out noise, and so people can study in true peace or practice a presentation. Lots of students want to use them so they need to be signed out before use. The most useful thing he showed us is how to find out if certain things are reliable sources online, which was very informative. He also showed us just the wide range of research books the library offers. Thousands of books articles and studies about a wide variety of subjects can be found with a few clicks. The websites even has a tool that can help students site their sources properly. These are definatley some useful tools I will use throughout my college career. Another group that decided to drop in is some representatives of map works. They gather data to see what the university can improve on. They also can help students who are struggling with issues, like academic, getting involved or maybe find out if in general Salem State is the right place to be. We took a survey from map works that gives them information about our study habits and if we enjoy events here on campus. They take all this information to help us out and maybe find some areas for improvement to make our college experience better. I found map works to be useful and informative and cold be a great resource in the future.

Freshmen Seminar

Our visitors to our seminar were very kind, and extremely informative about the town of Salem. One reflected on his past experiences, about how Salem use to be in the 1970's when he moved into Salem He gave us a lot of background of his life., and all his career changes. What I most got from him is how important others can be when you are in a situation, a new town. Those connections really helped him live his life the way he wanted to. As he was telling his story I kept thinking to myself what a small world it really is. It seemed as though everyone one he had ever met played such an enormous role in his life. I felt more relaxed as he went on, because I don't really know exactly what I would like to do with my major of psychology yet, but that's okay from what I heard life really can change in an instant. One day you could be doing one thing and the next you could be doing another. He gave me a sense of living and enjoying the moment with the good people that are around Salem.

Our second speaker in our seminar was a women she was much like the first speaker when it came to being very knowledgeable. I could tell from the first few seconds of her speaking that she enjoyed Salem, and the atmosphere that Salem offers for the people that visit here.  The people who live in Salem, she wants to provide a good environment and fresh produce for people that go there. She helps run and coordinate many businesses and events in downtown Salem. She does a lot of work when Halloween draws near, which is a vital holiday to the town. She knows Salem has a vast history behind every corner. The main job she is tasked with is to balance the modern times with that vast history. It is very challenging, both speakers made a point that times are changing. For many people that presents a mixed bag of emotions. For a person such as myself, who loves history I see the dilemma they are faced with. at has not changed is the good people of this town. People in this town are nice. They support one another, and help each other find a place in this wonderful town