Today we had library orientation and it was really stimulating. We reviewed the databases we learnt last semester and how exactly we can use them. I felt so lucky to be a student in ICU once again since the amount of database we can access is incredible. It is just so mottainai to spend our college life without using this. Unfortunately, tomorrow is our Course Wide Test and I don't have much time to use the database to revise my essay so hopefully I will use it after I finish the test.
The more I learn about the academic tools we can use, the brighter my view becomes. I feel pretty excited to write essays now because by using the tools I can get more and more knowledge that are so high level.
I also thought that it must have been really tough for college students to finish their assignments decades ago so we are such a lucky generation to have both the Internet and the books. Since there are so many tablets (?) being used these days, I can't deny the possibility of the amount of paper books to decrease. I actually saw that kind of situation in a TV drama and it was about a magazine. I love to turn the pages and I love the smell of the book. So yes. we are all so lucky to have both. Maybe 20 years later, there won't be any paper books that are out there.
Lastly, I thought that library in ICU is such a caring and incredible place. I hope i can plan to visit the place where gives us advice for our report assignments.
Hey Mirei! I loved reading your journal entries. It gave me the motivation to study more. hehe I agree that ICU furnishes us with great useful tools. I never had the situation that "oh I need more information but I can't find any." Also I hope paperback books would never disappear. Personally, by books, I find it easier to read, enjoy smelling the paper as you said, and to not make my eyesights dry. However, I still hope we can use these useful databases on the internet as well! Otsukare for the CWT!
返信削除Hi Mirei!
返信削除I agree with you that we are lucky to have both books and the Internet. I personally prefer books to the Internet, but when I want to find some old news articles, using databases is much more easier work.
Attending the follow-up session, I realized databases are increcibly convenient!!
And, it was fun listening to each group's presentation as well.
I like ICU library too! I think the environment is so organized for us studnets to use. It is really going to be wasted if we do not use it !!
It has been busy day with CWT. Take care of yourself :)
Hi Mirei!! Feeling so happy to comment on your entry:)
返信削除I strongly agree with you that we are the lucky generation. I cannot decide which I like better books or Internet, but using both definitely makes our learning much meaningful.
Now lets work hard on our essays :((((
Do other university not offer this amount of database?!?! (I know too little about other universities...) If so, it IS really mottainai not making the best use of those databese!! Thank you Mirei, your blog motivated me more to use the databese.
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