Reflection 5: Made in the Golden State—California Companies We Love

California is home to some of the most dynamic companies in the world, leading the way in fields as diverse as defense, biotech, fashion, tech, alternative energy, and entertainment. Coming from a state that is home to both Silicon Valley and Hollywood, our companies are also strong cultural forces around the world, using technology and media to shape people's everyday lives. In fact, so influential are California companies that some have even become verbs in the American vernacular—Need some quick cash? You can eBay some of your stuff. Have a question you need a quick answer to? Just Google it. After reviewing this list of California-based companies, write about the three companies that most influence your day-to-day life. Why do these companies impact you so much? How have you come to count on them? And finally, what about them is so uniquely Californian?

Requirements:

• ≈ 250 words (1 page) 
• MLA Style plus Works Cited
  

Submission Window: Thu 5.4-Thu 5.11 (via Canvas)