Presentations... again
Don't worry... I'm not going to complain about how much I hate giving presentations again. Instead, I thought I'd share how my last one went and reflect on the others that I heard.
I ended up presenting on my favorite place in the world... the Amafli Coast. I was only there for a weekend, but it doesn't matter, I fell in love with the area as soon as I got there. So, giving a presentation on it didn't seem like it would be that hard. I was right. I created the powerpoint, and even wrote out a script, which I do for every presentation because it is inevitable that I will forget what I'm talking about. I practiced it the night before and found that every time I went through it, I didn't even glance at the script. It was all there, every memory still vivid in my mind... so much so that I didn't need a piece of paper to tell me what to say about it. Then, I made a risky move, I threw out that piece of paper and decided to wing it. I honestly think this was the first time I've ever given any presentation or speech without even a notecard in front of me. It was great. I mean I was still very nervous and I started talking really fast, which always seems to happen, but the words just kept spilling out. It's so different presenting about something you love, because you don't have a fear of forgetting what to say. Anyways, the presentation was a success. I don't think I'll ever get rid of the nerves, but at least I know now that I don't need to rely on a script anymore. If I know as much as I should know about a subject that I report on, then I won't need that paper as a crutch, and the presentation will be much more interesting.
The other presentations were great, too. This is probably the first class I've been in when not one person messed up, or seemed to not know what they were talking about, or was just so nervous that they looked like they wanted to cry. I have to say I was impressed. A lot of the presentations really stuck out to me. I loved Marice's because she did the same study abroad program that I did, just at a different time, and her presentation took me back there. I really enjoyed all of the presentations and I wish I had time to say something about each of them. But instead, I'll just say... well done ya'll. Everyone in this class is awesome and I know we will all bring something special to our final project for the Red Cross.
I ended up presenting on my favorite place in the world... the Amafli Coast. I was only there for a weekend, but it doesn't matter, I fell in love with the area as soon as I got there. So, giving a presentation on it didn't seem like it would be that hard. I was right. I created the powerpoint, and even wrote out a script, which I do for every presentation because it is inevitable that I will forget what I'm talking about. I practiced it the night before and found that every time I went through it, I didn't even glance at the script. It was all there, every memory still vivid in my mind... so much so that I didn't need a piece of paper to tell me what to say about it. Then, I made a risky move, I threw out that piece of paper and decided to wing it. I honestly think this was the first time I've ever given any presentation or speech without even a notecard in front of me. It was great. I mean I was still very nervous and I started talking really fast, which always seems to happen, but the words just kept spilling out. It's so different presenting about something you love, because you don't have a fear of forgetting what to say. Anyways, the presentation was a success. I don't think I'll ever get rid of the nerves, but at least I know now that I don't need to rely on a script anymore. If I know as much as I should know about a subject that I report on, then I won't need that paper as a crutch, and the presentation will be much more interesting.
The other presentations were great, too. This is probably the first class I've been in when not one person messed up, or seemed to not know what they were talking about, or was just so nervous that they looked like they wanted to cry. I have to say I was impressed. A lot of the presentations really stuck out to me. I loved Marice's because she did the same study abroad program that I did, just at a different time, and her presentation took me back there. I really enjoyed all of the presentations and I wish I had time to say something about each of them. But instead, I'll just say... well done ya'll. Everyone in this class is awesome and I know we will all bring something special to our final project for the Red Cross.
posted by Leah B at
10:19 AM
2 Comments:
Yeah, I know you will help me out...you always do! I mean, us Byrnes Rebels have to help each other out as much as we can right...you know everyone else in the state hates us because of our football team. lol Anyways, thanks for all the help that you have given me this year! If you ever need me for anything, just ask! See you tomorrow!
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Ryan C, At
11:52 PM
I thought yours was great. I even went to go find Marshall and Caitlin in Facebook to thank them for recommending you for the class, lol.
I was impressed too! I think it makes all the difference in the world when people care about the topic. It just comes through loud and clear when a passion for the topic is there.
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