Most often, the internet is used for connecting with family and spending countless hours looking at pictures of who-knows-what. What most people forget is that the internet can be used to benefit ourselves. I use the internet to explore my world through working, reading, and garnering a perspective on current events.
The most prominent way that the internet has helped me explore the world is that has now become part of my career. Currently I am studying Computer Information Systems and Theatre Arts at Azusa Pacific University. In all of my computer science classes, I get to learn about different areas of computer science, which helps me gain a perspective on the field that I am in. I also gain a new perspective on the world around me while working in this field. I have the privilege of working in the field that I am currently studying. As a freelance web developer, I work with multiple types of businesses and organizations. These clients have ranged from a house for unwed mothers to a blog focusing on kids in the entertainment industry. Through working with my versatile clients, I get to explore that world for a brief period of time – an experience I would not have the chance to do otherwise if I did not have internet.
Moving on, the internet has helped me explore the world through reading. Abundant new articles about both computer science and theatre are published daily. With the free speech and freedom of the press nature of the internet, vast amounts of news sources exist on the internet, which brings many new opportunities to learn about different areas of both industries. It is simple for me to jump from one article to the next while still absorbing useful material with each article. The most important idea that I take away from every article, regardless of its subject matter, is the reaffirmation that I desire to work in both of these fields after graduating college. I feel discouraged sometimes while engaging in challenging activities related to computer science or theatre. However, reading articles from working professionals helps me to know that I am on the right track.
Lastly, the internet has helped me gain a perspective on current events. Social media is prominent now more than ever. Again, because of its free speech nature, many people have the freedom to state their opinions whether that opinion is expressed through YouTube or Facebook. Additionally, the internet has given individuals the opportunity to expose current events to people that may not have known about these events otherwise. One YouTube channel who completes this successfully is SourceFed, a news channel which presents five news stories during the week. These stories are not just current events that would appear in the nightly news, but also news about interesting research and news stories almost too outlandish, but still contains some value, to speak about on the nightly news. From these videos, you not only receive all the information you need to stay informed on the subject but you can also read about other people’s opinions on the matter in the comments section. The internet helps me stay informed on important current events and opinions.
The internet can be extremely beneficial for an individual through working, reading, and staying informed on current events. Limited knowledge of the internet’s capabilities is the only thing stopping most individuals from using the internet to gain a well-rounded worldview. However, through education and awareness, this problem can fix itself.
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