#post-millennials

My mom’s parents were both born in 1939, so they’re pre-Baby Boomers, the Silent Generation; my dad’s parents were born in 1917 and 1926 (they were very old when they had my dad), so one’s part of the generation before that, the so called Greatest Generation, and the other is between Greatest and Silent.

My mom is Gen X, but my dad is also in between generations; he’s either an old Gen X or a young Baby Boomer (he personally identifies as the former).

My two older siblings are Millennials (1993 and 1995), my two younger siblings  are definitively Gen Z (2001), and here I am,

So, that’s three generations, spanning a combined six generational cohorts.

It’s completely arbitrary.

These generational groupings are, I believe, just a way to divide people even further.  It’s a way for the older people in power to create even more in- and out-groups; “you’re one of us,” or “you’re part of them.”  It ties unlike individuals together so they are complicit with the sins of the most prolific; it’s the people in power who are responsible for the problems we attribute to the entire generation, a finite number whose names and faces are known, but they’ve managed to shift the blame away from themselves personally and onto their peers through generational association.

Declining Computer Literacy in Gen Z+

Image is a screen capture of a Facebook post discussing the startling computer illiteracy of incoming 2017 college freshmen -- “the touchscreen generation.” The OP teaches programming for game designers @ a visual arts college in California.

Transcript, w/ names redacted:

OP: I've noticed an alarming trend among the high school students (and many of the first year college students) I've been teaching this summer. They don't really know how to use computers. They don't know how to use the mouse as far as clicking, double clicking, and the left and right mouse buttons. They don't know the layout of the keyboard. They don't understand the concept of files and folders. Many of them don't know how to use search engines. I'm going to assume it's because most of them have grown up using mobile and tablet devices paired with integrated applications that provide information rather than requiring input to acquire information. I do my part by trying to be patient and demonstrating to them that these skills are still critical if they want to develop video games, but it's still really weird.

The Latent Message of Bruno Mars’ “Versace on the Floor”

“Versace on the Floor”  By: Bruno Mars Let’s take our time tonight, girl Above us all the stars are watchin’ There’s no place I’d rather be in this world Your eyes are where I’m lost in Underneath the chandelier We’re dancin’ all alone There’s no reason to hide What we’re feelin’ inside Right now So baby let’s just turn down the lights And close the door Ooh I love that dress But you won’t…

The Hidden Message of Bruno Mars’ “Versace on the Floor”

“Versace on the Floor”  By: Bruno Mars Let’s take our time tonight, girl Above us all the stars are watchin’ There’s no place I’d rather be in this world Your eyes are where I’m lost in Underneath the chandelier We’re dancin’ all alone There’s no reason to hide What we’re feelin’ inside Right now So baby let’s just turn down the lights And close the door Ooh I love that dress But you won’t…

The Hidden Message of Bruno Mar’s “Versace on the Floor”

Let’s take our time tonight, girl Above us all the stars are watchin’ There’s no place I’d rather be in this world Your eyes are where I’m lost in Underneath the chandelier We’re dancin’ all alone There’s no reason to hide What we’re feelin’ inside Right now So baby let’s just turn down the lights And close the door Ooh I love that dress But you won’t need it anymore No you won’t need it no more Let’s…

Episode Summary: 

I had the pleasure of speaking with Graphic Designer, Alessandra Rabellino who has created a visually stunning senior project to bring awareness and information about the Gap Year. Heads up, This isn’t your typical backpacking through Europe bullsh*t!

Guest Information:

Alessandra Rabellino’s Portfolio  

Her Gap Year Project

If you would like to find a Gap Year program for yourself click HERE

Show Notes:

- Gap Year: A year that you take off in between graduation one level or program before the transition to another one.

- It doesn't have to be a year they can range from a month, semester, etc.

- It’s most popular between high school and college but people tend to take the year off between undergrad and grad school. It’s also a time where you can enter various programs, travel, work, save up money, etc.

- Certain schools actually offer credits and incentives such as scholarships to take Gap Years. Academics programs also now offer opportunities that are more skill and hobby based EX: A semester at sea (more information can be found HERE)

- You could also work on a cruise ship to get a similar feel of a semester at sea but you’re making bank not spending it!

- Throughout her research the most interesting finding was that students who have taken a gap year have performed better academically overall, they also tend to have higher job satisfaction.

- From a financial aid standpoint, taking a few Gap Year(s) can make it easier to obtain accurate academic funding. Entering college right out of high school locks you into the role of as a dependent regardless if you receive help from your family or not. The only way to be viewed as an independent you have to be 25+ years old, have a child, be married, etc. (More information HERE)

- An alternative option is to build-up work experience before obtaining the degree

- Go Fund Me is also a great source for funding your gap year experience!