If you’re new to Development Communication, choosing what items to pack is no easy feat. You probably realized that there are a myriad of things you need for this course. So, before setting foot on this course, take a look first at these rundown of the top 5 gems that development communicators in training always have with them get through the chaos brought by college life.
The first one to climb the list is “smartphone.” With the help of the internet, this allows students to download academic related applications and access information on the go. It can be used to search for current events since development communication students need to know the latest happenings. It is pretty handy in times of emergencies as it is used to call for help, either through text and calls or through chat. It can also be used to keep track of the time and to set reminders to beat deadlines.
Your hands will suffer the consequences of long intense hours of writing and note taking. Good thing there is a laptop. It can serve as a substitute for your notebooks and papers when you are taking down notes. Since it is very handy, you can take it with you so you can easily do your projects anytime and anywhere. Information access is also fast because it can connect to the internet so you could expect a myriad of information right at your fingertips.
Never ever store your files in your laptop and smartphone ONLY. Be sure that you have a backup storage in case something bad happens. You can use a flash drive for storing and accessing files without the internet. Among cloud services, google drive and dropbox are the most easy to navigate with. Both online platforms are protected with password so your files are definitely safe. Next time, before entrusting a file to an email you sent to your professor, copy it first to the file storage mentioned above just to be sure.
In this digital age, pen and paper are usually neglected because of the emerging technologies. However, pen and paper are still essential materials as these can be used to take down important notes. When your gadgets are already exhausted, you will still comeback to the traditional pen and paper to review or edit your notes.
Trees need sunlight to survive. Sadly you are not a tree and too much exposure to sunlight during field works is harmful to you. Also, you’ll never know if it will rain. So, to survive your fieldwork, water and umbrella are an essential.
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