Boot Camp: A Story of Success

It has been a week since our last day of Work Success Boot Camp. This Saturday was different; I woke up and found out that I do not have training like I used to have every Saturday. It was a sad feeling; I just wished the Boot Camp did not come to an end. The story started when I applied to the Boot Camp through Amideast website. Bank of Beirut, the funder of the workshop, called me a month later to inform me about my selection to attend the Boot Camp. The period of the Boot Camp was from February 18 until March 17, 2012. The camp consisted of 25 members selected from different backgrounds, universities, and locations. Moreover, the trainers were completely awesome: Aya, Rana, Robert, and Chris gave us, from the bottom of their hearts, a big push forward in our professional careers. Some topics covered during the Boot Camp are: Brand You, Presentation Skills, Personality Assessment, Time Management, Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Networking, and much more… Personally, the part that was most beneficial to me is the public speaking part. I cannot forget the exercise about going to Beirut Souk and interviewing people separately and independently; I never thought I might do such a thing in my life. However, I was surprised about how easy it was for me. I did not feel nervous at all; but in fact, I interviewed more people than I was requested to interview. To sum up, the experience was wonderful. It was the correct place to understand the behavior of different people and their different personalities. At universities, we cannot go deep inside each classmate and understand how he thinks. So now, I have more experience about the diversity and the uniqueness of each one of us. I wish I will always have the chance for such accomplishment through my life.

EARTHQUAKE AWARNESS

I-             What is an Earthquake?

An earthquake is the shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane.

II-            Can we predict an Earthquake?

An earthquake is a sudden release of energy stored by the movement of plates which means we cannot predict the time, magnitude, and location of an earthquake.

Moreover, we have to keep in mind that most death and destruction in an earthquake are caused by collapse of man-made construction. Therefore, we should be aware of the steps to take before, during, and after an earthquake.

III-           What to do BEFORE an Earthquake?

·         Identify the safest place in your apartment

·         Prepare an emergency supply kit

·         Teach yourself and all family members what to do due an earthquake and the emergency phone numbers (such as 112, etc..) 

IV-          What to do DURING an Earthquake?

·         STAY CALM!!!

      ·         If you are indoors:    - Stay away from windows and falling objects
                                               - In bed, cover your head with your pillow
                                              - Hide under sturdy furniture such as heavy tables

·         If you are outdoors:  -If you are driving, stop in a safe area 

                                          -Go away from buildings, trees, electrical lines

-If under debris, cover your mouth with your cloths

V-           What to do AFTER an Earthquake?

·         Expect after shock waves and keep yourself safe

·         Stay away from damaged areas

·         Help injured and trapped people

·         Listen to a battery operated radio