Friday, May 16, 2025

Final Post — Goodbye Blogger, Hello Future Employers!

To start, this course definitely rewired my brain chemistry. To be honest, I think it really showed me a lot about the tools I’ll need to use later in my career. I had no clue how to use Microsoft, and sometimes I still find myself struggling with a computer, but this course really did teach me a lot.

I’ve worked on group projects and in teams before in previous classes, but honestly, I felt the connection with other classmates through blogging was interesting. When you meet a person face-to-face, that’s all you really get—their in-real-life presence. We live in a digital age where how we present ourselves can be vastly different from the person you work with, live with, or even interact with briefly in passing. So in a sense, it was nice to see how my classmates present and express themselves online.

I think I gained more skills and experiences than I could possibly name off the top of my head. I went in with the expectation that I’d just keep my head low, do enough to get by, and this would be just another course. But I think this course definitely made the all-nighters, coffee indulgences, and moments of frustration worth it. I found myself opening Excel and Word outside of school and actually using what I learned. And to be honest, I can still walk away with pride about that.

6.9.5 Motion Paths — I found motion paths to be quite cool. A lot of people like recreating advertisements on PowerPoint and posting them on TikTok. So to understand how they did that was really interesting. I messed around with it on my slideshows, and I was going to use it, but I also found myself more focused on the effect rather than the actual slideshow.

So in summation, it’s been rocky, confusing, and fun. I hope you all enjoyed these blog posts as much as I enjoyed writing them. And if you aren’t in my IS101 class, then this one’s for you:

Hello, future employers! I can tell you right now that if you’re considering hiring me, I am a Microsoft Associate, I can handle DSLRs, and I can tell you how to make a Mocha Cookie Crumble! I’ll be a great addition to your team—unless you decide to sever my memories, in which case… perhaps not.

I hope I convinced you to hire me!

- Ashley Vaquero, Age 19, 5.16.25

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10 comments:

  1. Isabel RodriguezMay 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM

    Hey Ashley, I loved your presentation about making a Mocha Cookie Crumble drink. I also appreciated the reference back to your first presentation on the show Severance. Congrats on making it to the end!

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  2. Chandler Donovan ZosimoMay 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM

    Hi Ashley! Once again, I appreciate the extra effort you put into sharing your photography. All of the pictures were a nice touch to your blog post. I also really liked your slideshow presentation on how to make a Mocha Cookie Crumble. I often overlook how many steps go into making these handcrafted drinks. I don’t go to Starbucks often, but if I’m ever in the mood for a sweet drink and see the store extremely busy, I’ll definitely ask for a Mocha Cookie Crumble now!

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  3. Christian MenaMay 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM

    Ashley, I feel you completely. My brain feels rewired. I also feel like I need to start looking at key details in everything because if I made mistakes here, I could only imagine what mistakes I made in the past when it came to digital literacy.

    I know you will be successful and time will tell. By the way any job would be grateful to have you! I really enjoyed your words in this blog, and as always, the photos are amazing! Take care.

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  4. Bezhan AstanikziMay 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM

    I relate a lot to what you said about starting out thinking it would just be another course, then realizing how much we actually learned and applied. The part about seeing how classmates express themselves online really hit, especially since the blog posts gave us such a cool way to connect. You’ve definitely got a unique voice good luck with your future courses.

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  5. Katelyn S. ThompsonMay 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM

    Hi Ashley! I always love your energy in your posts! Definitely enjoyed reading them! Thank you for always including a little piece of yourself in your posts by your photography! I've never had a Mocha Cookie Crumble, but after your presentation, I may need to try one. Good luck with all your future goals!

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  6. Noel MunozMay 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM

    With all the skills and knowledge you have gained in this class I am sure you will have no problem landing whatever job it is you apply for. I'll have to try and make that drink myself one weekend.

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  7. Jorge LimaMay 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM

    You can really tell how much you’ve grown throughout the course, and I thought your take on connecting with classmates through blogging was really unique. It’s true, people can seem so different online compared to in person. Wishing you all the best with your future employers!

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  8. Noisy PerfumesMay 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM

    Yes!! I really agree! I think there is so much we can take and apply from here to our future. I too felt like this was a rewire but SO needed and SO eye opening!

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  9. Yahir BarrientosMay 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM

    Hi Ashley, it is crazy how small this world is! I never thought I was going to run into a middle school classmate in college! Wish you the best of luck on your journey!

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  10. Skyla JahanfarMay 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM

    Hey Ashley,

    I really enjoyed reading your final blog post! It's impressive how you've transformed your initial struggles with Microsoft tools into practical skills that you're now applying outside of class. Your exploration of motion paths in PowerPoint and your creative presentations, like the Mocha Cookie Crumble tutorial, showcase your growth and creativity.

    Your reflections on digital identity and the connections formed through blogging highlight the unique experiences we've shared in this class. It's been a pleasure learning alongside you, and I wish you all the best! ^-^

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