Mark asks…
College Open House: What can I wear?
I prefer to wear comfortable clothing, so I don’t plan on getting super dressed up. I know it’s not supposed to be formal, but does that mean I get to wear what I like? The Open Houses that I’m attending this week are Augustana College and Knox College in Illinois. My friend just taught me this fun way to “tie-dye” my fingernails and I really want to use it. The colleges seem to be very liberal, so would it be a big deal if I did something like that? Do you think they would judge me for it? I don’t want to make a bad impression but I also want to stand out as an individual.
A little about me: I’m down to earth and I like nature a lot. I’m starting to get interested in eco–friendly clothing/accessories/etc. and I’m passionate about Psychology (my intended major). I don’t really like labels, but if I HAD to be labeled, I would probably be a mix of tree-hugger and idie girl. I like to be seen as an individual, but is it okay to stand out as such?
The Expert answers:
Wear comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes because you’ll be walking a lot. You’ll also need to wear sunblock and maybe sunglasses if you’re going to be out in the sun. You can do whatever you want with your nails because they won’t care.
Ken asks…
Did anyone here take GCSE Graphics?
Asalamu Alaikum 🙂
I’m doing the 2011/12 GCSE Graphic Products course and I’m trying to find a folder/portfolio/sketchbook which is suitable for the work.. does anyone have any ideas? I think my brief is based on an eco friendly clothing brand.. so I don’t really know what to do for presentation and all that. Do I need to make all the coursework look pretty, and how much detail do I need to need to add to the actual coursework?
Those of you who took Product Design may have some idea too..?
And those living outside the UK will have no idea what I’m talking about :L
Sorry for posting in this section.. its just that I never go anywhere else except P&S and R&S haha 🙂
Thanks 🙂
@Quentin; Everything that I wrote above, please.
@Chinese writing; Wow! Alhamdulillah 🙂
The Expert answers:
Hi, i jus did my graphics GCSE this year and got an A*!!
Your brief seems a bit strange considering its graphics where you usually design packaging, but the presentation definately needs to be well organised with a consistent style (very important) if u want top marks.
The quality of the content is the main aspect of this coursework, it doesnt mean you have to load a lot of useless junk, make sure that anything you write in the page is absolutely relevent, again for top marks. My coursework only had around maximum 15 pages, and was worth and A*.
Alot of the coursework is based upon how you approached every hurdle in your product, from designing, making and testing, and you have to account for every little detail which you had to do, which can seem very long winded, but the key is to write this while your actually doing each thing like designing, oh, and u need evidence like screenshots, pictures or drawings, something i didnt do which doing after made it more difficult.
Hope this helps!!
Linda asks…
Would you consider me a hippie?
Just curious of what society thinks…I do in some ways I suppose but I am what I am so I guess I really can have a “label” but anyway I want to see what this society thinks of me. I don’t wear shoes exept for walmart etc. I currently getting into the peace movement I do wear tye-dye make my own soap, wear bob marley and I am trying to find eco–friendly clothing…I’m not a vegitarian I use no product or make-up because don’t you think that’s lying about how you look? So I suppose thats it I don’t do drugs I believe more in the “Natural high” (Meditaion , relaxation)
The Expert answers:
Yes, if you asked me politely to do so..
Laura asks…
Which comparisons is more Eco friendly?
1 Horse or other beast of burden Versus Electric Cars Versus Bicycle
2 Automated water jet spraying and blow drying toilet seat VS lathering soap with one hand and rinsing by pouring a quart of water with the other hand VS Toilet paper
3 Old & Worn Clothes reused as rags VS. Paper towels, Napkins, and toilet paper.
4 Eating on a banana leaf with hands VS. Eating with disposable Plates and Utensils.
5 Fashionistas VS. Nudists
6 Wind power VS. Wind charged electric power
7 Ten to fifteen people compiling in a 2 bedroom home or apartment VS. 4 people living in a 100 room Mansion VS. Individuals living in a space hotel or room 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 feet in height and width
8. Tents VS. Huts VS. Earthen homes
Out of each comparisons which one is more Eco friendly
Edit:
# 7 is all about conserving spaces, which out of the three will provide that.
# 2 is all about defecation hygiene, which out of the three is more Eco friendly.
# 1 is about transportation, keep in mind what batteries, paint, plastic upholstery, and lubricants are.
The Expert answers:
I would say 3. A lot of the other comparisons seem like a reducio ad absurdum sort of thing. (I think you’re violating some human rights on 7 there.)
Sandra asks…
What are some ways to be eco-friendly and america-friendly at the same time?
My one idea is to commit to buying your children’s clothes used at places like Once upon a child, they only take very gently used stuff, all of it pretty much looks brand new. You will be contributing to a small business and not a multi-billion dollar corporation, and you will also be recycling, instead of buying one more piece of Chinese material. It will keep money cycling within the U.S. and recycling by causing less fabric to be made that some people will end up throwing away. Go to http://www.ouac.com/ to find a local store near you. What are some more ideas?
The Expert answers:
Sell your car, buy a bike.
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