EMPOWERING YOU
Kody Christiansen ’20
AA Liberal Arts
to realize your full potential
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& Academic Advising • Small, Participatory Class Size • Career Coaching & Development • Credit for Prior
Learning • Articulation Agreements With Local Community Colleges • A Supportive Environment for
Adults Returning to School
Degrees in: Business • Liberal Arts • Health Administration • Information Systems Management
Programs prepare you with immediately applicable skills to launch or advance your career, or to continue
on and earn your bachelor’s degree at DAUS.
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Early Deadline - July 1, 2021
Final Deadline - August 1, 2021
BRONX TIMES REPORTER, J 20 AN. 29-FEB. 4, 2021 BTR
The world relies on
computerized devices
and the internet
is as much as ever.
As of the third quarter
of 2019, there were more
than 4.33 billion active
internet users, according
to DataReportal.
That marked a 327 million
user increase from
the year prior. At 8.2 percent,
the growth of active
internet use is now
eight times faster than
the overall worldwide
population growth. The
internet is used for professional,
personal and
educational purposes.
The COVID-19 pandemic
increased the global reliance
on the internet.
Without the internet,
it would be much more
challenging for people
to work and maintain
connections with their
loved ones during the
pandemic.
As more time is spent
online, it is essential
that all internet users
refresh their memories
on safety practices. • Secure
your internet connection.
The fi rst step
toward safety is to use
a secure connection.
Your local internet connection
can be a weak
point that allows data
to be compromised. Use
a password-protected
router and Wi-Fi connection
to improve security.
• Consider using a
VPN. VPN stands for
“virtual private network.”
When you use
a VPN, it encrypts all
data from the moment
it leaves your computer,
tablet or other device
and enters the internet.
It provides an extra
layer against hackers,
and also can provide secure
access to the internet
even if you are using
public Wi-Fi, according
to Kapertsky security
products.
• Protect your passwords.
When creating
passwords for accounts,
do not share them, and
also select unique, complicated
passwords. Include
a mix of numbers,
symbols and letters.
Avoid using the same
passwords for multiple
accounts. Longer passwords
are always stronger;
consider using a
favorite quote or song
line.
• Enable multi-factor
authentication. This security
feature makes
accounts even safer by
requiring an extra step
before you can log into
an account. One example
of multi-factor authentication
is the random
generation of a code
that must be entered in
addition to the password
before an account can be
accessed.
• Be careful where
you click. There are
many lingering risks
online, including viruses,
spyware bots,
Trojan horses, and
phishing attacks, according
to Microsoft.
Always think before
opening attachments
or clicking on links. Remaining
safe when using
the internet is even
more important as professionals,
students and
the general public fi nd
themselves relying on
online services more
and more.
education
How to use
the internet
more safely
Kody Christiansen has overcome more obstacles than most. At one time homeless and drug
dependent, he vowed to change his life and earn his degree. While older than traditional college
students, Kody found a home at the NYU SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS).
As a student in the AA in Liberal Arts, he enhanced his writing skills, developed his critical thinking
abilities, and explored a wide range of social issues. Not only did he thrive in our classrooms, he
became the president of the Undergraduate Student Council and immersed himself in a wide range
of NYU SPS organizations and activities. Today, this award-winning author, professional actor, and
aspiring artist is attending Harvard University, where he is continuing his exploration of the liberal
arts. The education he received at DAUS gave him the confidence and the credentials to rise above
adversity and pursue his dreams.
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