Hm... the hello world post is published.
What's next? Dunno what to do yet...
Have any (good) idea ?
Oh well, since one of the reasons why do I blog here is because I'm a Microsoft student partner (MSP) for my campus and suggested to do blog in here, maybe i will try to write something that correlate with MSP.
Not to mention the MSP gathering activity, since Ronald and Leonardi wrote it down before me. But here i'll try to give a brief explanation about what MSP is, what it does, and some other things you need to know about MSP. Here it goes, another writing from the newcomer.
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What is an MSP?
The Microsoft Student Partners (MSP) is an organization of University students interested in careers in technology who are willing to help others learn about Microsoft technology.
The Microsoft Student Partner Program is a worldwide initiative to sponsor students who are interested in technology. The program mainly focuses on improving students skills for employability, fostering a strong student-2-student network and improved information flow between Microsoft and student communities. The members of the community are called Microsoft Student Partners (MSP).
The program encourages MSPs to learn about the lastest Microsoft Technologies and to propogate that knowledge to the academic community in various engineering colleges in their city or locality. MSPs also organize various city wide events to educate the masses about Microsoft Technologies.
As of July 06, 2007, there was a total number of 1445 registered Student Partners globally, representing 64 regions/countries.
Microsoft does offer a stipend to its student partners (well,... ^^"), although various software and hardware packages are commonly distributed for testing and promotional purposes. Student Partners are also given access to MSDN Premium Subscriptions free of cost to support their promotional activities. There are also cases where Microsoft invites its Student Partners for national conferences and events.
The Microsoft Student Partner Programme recognises the top minds from around the world who are passionate about technology. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop real-world skills to help you succeed in your future career, to help others learn about the technology of today and tomorrow, and to connect with other like-minded students, all whilst having a ton of fun along the way.
The Microsoft Student Partner programme consists of the brightest and most innovative student developers and technology enthusiasts from universities around the world.
The ‘ideal candidate’ for an MSP would be a passionate and enthusiast individual who wants to learn about new tools and technologies. You would need to have a whole range of skills including excellent time management, organisation and communication skills to ensure that you could host a successful campus launch event.
An MSP should be comfortable and confident presenting in front of large audiences of both students and faculty members. You may even be asked to present in front of your fellow MSPs at an event. General business and sales skills come in very handy in order to allow you to articulate your ideas effectively when presenting.
MSPs are sociable, friendly and approachable individuals who like to meet new people. You will require the ability work as a team as well as use your own initiative. In summary, MSPs are innovative and creative students who are extremely passionate about technology.
Why Be An MSP ?
• Global portal access to the latest news, actions, event, worldwide forums, resources and photo gallery;
• MSDN Universal Subscription;
• Mentor Programme with Community Leaders & Microsoft Most Valued Professionals;
• Software giveaways, betas, resource kits etc;
• Promotional items for on campus use – posters, flyers, campus launch kits etc;
How do I apply to be an MSP?
Well, just stay tune in the geeks' blogs for the announcement =D
Regards,
Haryo Prabowo
http://student-partners.com/members/haryo.prabowo.aspx
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* Rewritten and modified from my other blog entry @ http://bledaone.blogspot.com.
* Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Student_Partners, http://www.microsoft.com/uk/academia/students/student-partners/default.mspx
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Text;
namespace ConsoleApplication1
{
class Program
{
static void Main(string[] args)
{
Console.WriteLine("Hello World");
Console.WriteLine("");
Console.WriteLine("Please introduce myself");
Console.WriteLine("Haryo Prabowo");
Console.WriteLine("I'm a new geeks portal");
Console.WriteLine("Hope I can find a lot of knowledge,");
Console.WriteLine("friends, expreiences, ");
Console.WriteLine("and many other valuable things in here.");
Console.WriteLine("Yoush! =)");
Console.WriteLine("");
Console.WriteLine("--");
Console.WriteLine("Haryo Prabowo");
Console.WriteLine("Quality In Everything I Do");
}
}