Microsoft Word

I have always used Microsoft Word since I was young for homework, projects and papers.  I know how to effectively use it, changing fonts, headers and footers, spell check, thesaurus, etc.  I really have no problem in using word.  I would, however, like to understand the way in which Microsoft Word recovers files from my computer, in case one is removed and I need to be a able to recover it quickly.  I would also like to learn how to insert pictures into documents without disturbing the flow of the paper, for example having the picture cat a paragraph in half and not having to spend half an hour trying to move it to the bottom of the page.

What Computer Experience?

I have very little computer experience outside of everyday use.  It's not that I don't now how to use one, I just don't know the more specific actions that can be done by a computer to make it more efficient.  I have a MacBook here at Trinity and really like it.  There are different actions you can use with the laptop, such as zooming in the screen or scrolling with the mouse-pad, which makes it fun to play with.  Unfortunately, I can not get into the different drives that Trinity University has at the moment because my computer cannot access the server, which could make things difficult in the future, but fortunately I have not had to use it yet.  

In regards to the computer class, I hope to be a more efficient student and accomplish my work in a better style and manner.  I have enjoyed the class so far and have already learned functions that have practical applications and are extremely useful in improving my computer efficiency.  I can see what I learn in Computer Skills being extremely useful in my next three years at Trinity University as well as much later on in the future.  However, I would like to learn more about my computer, such as how to use different applications, such as spreadsheets.  This could come in extremely useful in later life, as I want to become a business major.  But, for the time being, becoming more effective in using a computer will work too.

First Blog

Hello, my name is Bruce Graham. I am a student at Trinity University and entering my second semester of my first year. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Trinity and look forward to this semester and the years to follow. I was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and lived there until I was six. My father's work moved us to Chicago, Illinois, where I have lived ever since. I have a younger sister who is seven years old and no older siblings. I don't have a favorite food, I like all kinds, but I am very partial to Chipotle for a burrito. Although I use computers every day, I don't have a lot of experience in applications and shortcuts that can be used with computers, and I look forward to learning more about computers so I can be a more efficient student.