To make sure I stay immersed in current events and what's going on in the world, I set up a (hopefully) foolproof way for me to check multiple sources of news wherever I am! I downloaded Flipboard and Pulse on to my phone so I can check news sties and blogs (as well as other fun stuff) wherever I am. I am also now following The New York Times and The Boston Globe on Twitter so I can see up to date news headlines then research them later. Additionally, I signed up for a free online subscription to The Economist so I can even stay updated in international news (which is very fun for an IA student!).
On my Flipboard and Pulse apps I follow everything from major news companies like The Wall Street Journal, BBC News, The NY Times and The Boston Globe to fun humor and fashion blogs, I'm already kind of addicted to these apps so I guess my diet's working! I chose to use these apps and Twitter and online magazines because I have a smart phone and pretty much have access to the internet all day from the palm of my hand. Also, if I'm ever waiting around for a class to start or meeting a friend at Hoco, I can check new headlines and news stories instead of playing angry birds or temple run. The only flaw in my plan is that I have to make sure my phone is charged which, as my friends will say, is a huge struggle for me!
Very interesting blog posts, Emily. I appreciate the effort you are putting into it.
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