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Sofia Stefanskaia- Reflection on Presentation

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It was probably the first time I'd tried my hand at being a kind of leader or coordinator. It wasn't like I had to put in a lot of effort, because each group already had someone in charge of what they were doing. But I was in all four groups at once, and it felt like it added a sense of responsibility, even if I wasn't doing much. I mostly sent reminders in the chat, like "Guys, don't forget about the chapters" or "We're starting soon." Sometimes I provided support and encouragement, which was probably helpful. However, the most challenging part for me was reading all the chapters in the textbook. Not just reading them, but doing so quickly. I actually sat down and literally skimmed through the pages, as I didn't have enough time to fully comprehend them. It was a demanding task, but it was necessary. And so, when the presentations started, they didn't happen all at once, but one by one. Each lesson was dedicated to a single group. We wo...

Rebeca Castro - Reflection on Presentation #1

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 Public Speaking is Needed! As the world keeps developing, advancing, and growing, the re has been an increase in need for skills and knowledge. Without these important factors many would be out of jobs and experience. One of the most important skills in my opinion is public speaking. SCARY! I believe that each person has the ability to excel in this skill, but it is hard to become confident in it. Many people go years without putting this skill into action because they are scared, do not know what to say, how to do it, etc. All these points are valid and understandable. But in my opinion, it does not excuse the fact that each person should take a class to learn and develop this skill.   As I entered my sophomore year and the time is running out before I graduate, these would be some of last classes I would be taking. I took this class with an open mindset, but I still had my worries. I’m not afraid to speak in public, but I still get the jitters before I speak in fro...