Access to Education

          I have a passion for advocating for others, plain and simple. During my time at the University of Arkansas I have had the privilage of work with numerous non-profit organizations in the Northwest Arkansas area. The first I would love to discuss is Students for Refugees. We work with Canopy NWA to advocate for refugee resettlement to NWA. As part of the student organization, we are in the process of planning a Mock Refugee Camp to bring awareness of what it is like to live in a refugee camp. A large part of the camp is showing our community the kinds of struggles that a person might face upon their arrival, lack of basic necessities and resources, and the daunting reality that they could be resettled in another nation. Although a majority of refugees simply live in the camps until the termoil in their country has ended most spend on average 17 years waiting in a camp. 

          The second organization I would like to discuss is 2nd Milk. This non-profit seeks to feed malnourished children and orphans in Malawi and Kenya. I am lucky enough to have joined the organization right before their 2nd birthday when they were just granted permission to work in Kenya. 2nd Milk is close to my heart because I someday home to work with girls and women in order to provide them the necessary resources that allow them to attend a primary education. The education of women has numerous benefits for their families, communities, economy, and the world. Being a part of 2nd Milk and Students For Refugees has given me the opportunity to grow in my leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and passion for helping others. 

Introduction to Technology Assignment

Using Twitter In The Classroom

Steps:
1 - go to twitter.com.
2 - click 'sign-up'.
3 - enter your name, email address, and a password (please un-select 'tailor twitter based on my recent website visits').
4 - click the blue 'sign-up' button.
5 - please click 'skip' when asked to input your telephone number.
6 - choose a class-appropriate username and click 'next'.
7 - once all of your information has been inputted, please click 'let's go' to move on to the next step.
8 - do not worry about selecting your interests on this next page, simply click 'continue' in blue.
9 - it is not necessary to import your contacts from your email, click 'no thanks'.
10 - lastly, please un-select the recommended accounts for you to follow and press 'continue'.

Assignment:
1 - you must follow my teaching account by searching @SarahCHolmes, click 'follow' on the right hand side.
2 - to write a post on your Timeline, click the blue box labeled 'tweet'.
3 - as you only have 140 characters to use per message, please be careful not to shorten words or use slang, this is a class assignment.
4 - please include your name, major (and minor if applicable), and 1-3 hobbies that you enjoy.
(Ex: My name is Sarah Holmes. I am majoring in Anthropology and Political Science!
I love hiking, eating brunch, and going to the farmers market.)
5 - once you finish your message, click 'tweet' and it will publish on your timeline.
6 - at the top right portion of the screen you will see a small search box, click there and search the name of a famous living scientist. Once you find one you like follow them.
(Ex: Neil deGrasse Tyson or Jane Goodall.)
7 - look through some of their tweets; find one that makes you laugh, one that states something you didn't already know, and one that you're interested to learn more about. 'Re-tweet' them by clicking the two arrows that look similar to the 'recycle' symbol. These tweets will then appear on your Timeline.
8 - On one of the posts you 're-tweeted', please ask a question to the original poster. These should be school appropriate remarks, anything deemed inappropriate will not receive credit!

Rubric:
Followed @SarahCHolmes - 1 pt.
Introduction - 1 pt.
Educational Information - 1 pt.
Hobbies listed - 1-3 pts.
Re-tweets were published (3) - 1 pt. each
Educated question was asked - 1 pt.
Grammar and spelling - up to 5 pts. posible
Total: 15 pts possible. 

Me, Myself, and I

My name is Sarah Holmes, I am an Anthropology major with a minor in Political Science in the Fulbright College at the University of Arkansas. I spend my weekends with friends at the Fayetteville Farmers Market, eating at one of the many brunch restaurants around downtown, working at the HPER, or hiking around NWA. When I am not hanging out with my friends, I am an active member in Alpha Chi Omega and sit on the Executive Board as the VP of Collegiate Recruitment Information. On top of being a leader in my sorority, I am part of a student organization called Students For Refugees. We work with an organization called Canopy NWA as they advocate for and  resettle refugees in the NWA area.

Upon graduation in December 2017, I am hoping to teach abroad for one of the many agencies that offer such opportunities to recent graduates. If I love teaching as much as I think I will, I would love to spend two years serving as a Peace Corp Volunteer, specifically in the education sector. Upon the completion of Peace Corp service, I hope to accept a position with a non-profit agency that seeks to improve the lives of others through humanitarian work. I seek to use the knowledge I have gained from attending the University of Arkansas to better understand the hardships that females face in developing countries - preferably in the areas related to the access of a primary education.