MM 3223 - Carlin Whaley

 The Reality of Being an Athlete in College     Some may think that being an athlete in college is a walk in the park while others may think it is the hardest thing you could have ever put yourself through. Everyone has their own opinions and experiences and a lot of the time it depends on your major, course load, and which sport you play. Being an athlete is a full-time job and you are getting paid to play for your school but it should also be fun for you of course. In high school I thought to myself "It can't be that different", but boy was I wrong.      One of the major differences between high school and college while being a student is the fact that you do not have to go to school for seven hours a day which is a blessing. My high school routine was to go to school from eight to three every day and as soon as the bell rang you were booking it to whatever sport you were in that time of the year. After practice, you would go home at six, eat dinner, then repeat it all

      Media and technology have been are still becoming a vital part of our entire lives. It is important that we know and understands how to use it properly and in a way, to our advantage. We use media every day like newspapers, social media, the news, and television. We carry media around with us daily and it is a part of our life. Digital and media literacy is important due to the fact that we may need guidance through the media world. Although digital and media literacy falls very closely under the same category, they are slightly different.       According to Microsoft , "Digital literacy is the ability to navigate our digital world using reading, writing, technical skills, and critical thinking. It's using technology---like a smartphone, PC, e-reader, and more---to find, evaluate, and communicate information." Digital literacy plays a large part in our communities helping us engage and learn from each other. Examples of digital literacy include checking emails on yo