Free Write

I can't remember the last time I got to write what I cared about in an English class haha. As I'm sure will be a popular topic for this write I'll just discuss a few things that have been on my mind lately. Being an athlete at Clemson is a great honor and alot of fun. Being part of a strong Division I program like this and embracing tiger pride and all that has been an incredible experience. However I really get sick of this whole double standard. Twenty hours of training a week, ten hours of study hall, plus countless meetings and mandatory presentations about how not to drink yourself to death and that sex has to be consensual. Don't get me wrong I completely understand that we are receiving aid to be here but by that logic, shouldn't every student on an academic scholarship have these same obligations? Regardless I love it here and am appreciative everyday for this opportunity.
I miss my family alot. I'm from Pennsylvania and being so far from my family can be trying. However it can be nice to have space. I miss my sister alot; we were really close growing up and now she is going to school in Pittsburgh so we're obviously far apart. Seperating from people you care about is a part of life, but it is nice to know that they will always be there for you regardless.
I'm living in Chimney Ridge next year and I'm pretty excited about that. My roommates are great. I feel like in most living situations there's that one kid that nobody really likes or is just awkward and weird. Well my three roommates and I are great friends so I think this living situation is going to work out really well.
Oh and finally I'm getting tired of all this talk about who the best in the NBA is. Lebron James is head and shoulders above the competition. I agree that Kobe Bryant is the best perimeter shooter in the league, but when comparing all-around best player Lebron is the best. Averaging 27.9 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game and 7 assists per game (Lebron) compared to 26.6 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game and 5.2 assists per game (Kobe)....how can you say Kobe is the better player? And that is what grinds my gears.

Preparing for a Resume

I'd like to think that in ten years I'll be putting my degree to use, making some sort of decent living and possibly even starting a family. Woah, there's a scary thought. As of right now I am planning on going to grad school. It seems anymore a bachelor's degree just doesn't cut it. Regardless, I've always prided myself on having people skills. I believe that with a degree from Clemson and the ability to talk to people I can put myself in a positive situation including a secure job with a healthy income and the possibility of advancement. As to where I will be living that is a question I can't really answer right now. I am from Pennsylvania and of course that is home for me however I have grown quite fond of the south. It could be nice to live where I spent the first 18 years of my life, however spending 18 more down here wouldn't be a bad thing either. Regarding the type of lifestyle I would like to have ten years from now obviously I would like to be living comfortably. I do not need millions of dollars to be happy, but I would like to be able to provide for my family as my father did for ours. We were by no means wealthy but he made sure no one in our household wanted for anything. Now this is not to say I am not going to seek the highest salary I'm am able to get, but as is said money isn't everything.

Rethink Everything

Anyone entering the workforce today without a deep knowledge of computers and the internet is giving themselves a huge handicap. However this is nothing new. For those that think that now people need to enter the workforce with a strength in computers and web 2.0 must have been living under a rock for the past decade. Innovation on the web is certainly affecting the work place. With websites like Facebook and Myspace it's as easy as a few clicks for a boss and manager to see all about the crazy weekend someone had. A few more clicks away and criminal records and financial history can be accessed as well. For the most part our sense of privacy and discretion is long past us. Just by googling ones name it easy to find much information on a person. And without even thinking twice about it I just allowed web 2.0 to affect my daily thought. Instead of 'search the internet' or 'look up' I simply said 'googling'. It has come to this point of severity where now websites are like popular brand names. It is no longer bandages it is band-aids, it is no longer gelatin it is Jell-O. As minuscule and unimportant as the difference between looking something up and googling it is, this truly shows our addiction to instantaneous anything. Instantaneous information, shopping, communication or even entertainment. If a person entering or already in the workforce is not adept to these 21st century advancements they will be left behind.

David's First Blog

Hey all. My name is David Gordon and I am a management student at Clemson. I am a sophmore and love the south despite that I've only been here for less than two years now. I am from Macungie, Pennsylvania which is just outside Philadelphia. I'm on the swim team here at Clemson and love everyday of it.
I love my family and they are a huge part of my life. It has been a challenge going to school so far away from them but fortunately I have made a second family here at Clemson which I can rely on for anything. I love all types of music and despite being a northerner I don't completely despise country music haha. I love easy rock like Hootie and Dave Matthews but I don't mind rap music either. I also love all sports and hope to make them a big part of my life and career as I grow older. Sports management/marketing is ultimately where I hope to take my career.
I grew up with an active lifestyle and love being outside. Playing games and sports, fishing, working and vacationing are all activities that I truely enjoy.
I've been swimming ever since I was 5 and it has always been a big part of my life. I played soccer and baseball until high school but did not excel in anything else like I had in swimming. I was state champion in high school and an all-American as well. This success inspired me to pursue swimming in college along side with my academics goals. This search took me all up and down the east coast including Florida State, University of Virginia and the University of Maryland but no school appealed to me the way Clemson University had through it's campus, people and notorious academic stature.
Feel free to introduce yourself and talk to me; I love meeting new people!