I have a debate coming up this friday, and my group is agaisnt this topic: "Home Work should be banned".
This topic looks easy but its also quite difficult. We need to find out all of the benefits and positiveeffects of home work, and i think it won't be a problem.
Feels weird doing this question, as I was a person that dislike home work. Haha!!
Anyway, this is my first time doing debate. Nervousness is inevitable. I didn't really know how debate is going about. Hope I will do well on friday.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Ghost Stories
Every place has its own ghost stories to tell, including Inti college.
I've heard a number of stories in Inti and some is quite scary.
I've even seen one or two inside our Inti's multi-purpose hall. Black shadow, swooping past behind me and disappear. At first I thought I'm imagining things up but later on I found out that its true. Strangely enough I'm not scared and I even have the urge of wanting to see them again.
I even seen one in the forest near a waterfall. It was white in color, I can't see the face, and it was just standing there watching. It was 5.30am in the morning!!
After I woke up I told my friends, and they asked me not to scared them. Haha.
Anyway, we do not need to be afraid of them because they just won't harm us!!
I've heard a number of stories in Inti and some is quite scary.
I've even seen one or two inside our Inti's multi-purpose hall. Black shadow, swooping past behind me and disappear. At first I thought I'm imagining things up but later on I found out that its true. Strangely enough I'm not scared and I even have the urge of wanting to see them again.
I even seen one in the forest near a waterfall. It was white in color, I can't see the face, and it was just standing there watching. It was 5.30am in the morning!!
After I woke up I told my friends, and they asked me not to scared them. Haha.
Anyway, we do not need to be afraid of them because they just won't harm us!!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Latin Dance
Just finished my latin dance class!!
We are learning a new dance, Rumba.
I've learned Jive and Cha Cha... and Rumba is quite similar to Cha Cha.
Although it was slower than Cha Cha, but it emphasize more on techniques and body gestures, and this was something not so easy.
But it was fun I enjoyed latin dance very much!!
We are learning a new dance, Rumba.
I've learned Jive and Cha Cha... and Rumba is quite similar to Cha Cha.
Although it was slower than Cha Cha, but it emphasize more on techniques and body gestures, and this was something not so easy.
But it was fun I enjoyed latin dance very much!!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Adventure Club Gathering Night
Yesterday (16/09/2008) was our Inti International University College Adventure Club's Gathering Night!
It just so happens that I'm the organizing chairperson for this event!
The programs went well, and I am very pleased with the MC Jojo. She was a good mc, and can be a better one with more experience and training. I hope we can invite her to be our adventure club's personal mc. HAHA!!
Moreover, the games is well organized and the food is superb!! Congratz to the food coordinators that help prepare these wonderful dinner for the members!!
It was fun and I'm quite happy to see that most of the members have the fun of their life!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Night activities in college
Huh~~every night in college is very boring..
don't have anything to do but watching movies or series..
anyone watched Iryu before??
don't have anything to do but watching movies or series..
anyone watched Iryu before??
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Characteristics of An Effective Public Speaker
This is my next assignment's topic "Characteristics of An Effective Public Speaker". Although it seems quite easy but actually its not.
I have search for the answers on the Internet and this is what I get:
1. ** Never memorize your speech **
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to try memorizing your speach. Why do people do this? Because it's a way to make sure they don't stumble during the speech. In other words, it's to alleviate their fear of getting lost, stumbling, or getting overly nervous.
However, memorizing can in fact, make matters worse! First, you could sound like a machine or robot. And that can bore people or make them wonder if you even know your stuff. Second, it can create problems is someone interrupts you or your lose your train of thought. And third, it can make you even more nervous because you may constantly worry if you'll stay on script.
So the best thing you can do is not memorize every single word. Just let your actual words flow naturally. Your audience will like that much more!
2. ** Be prepared **
Preparation in public speaking is an absolute must, even for those who regularly give speeches. Every audience is different because people are never exactly the same. So the dynamics of your audience will vary each and every time you give your speech.
By preparation, I mean making sure you've got your materials--notecards, handouts, projector, etc ready to go. And if you're bringing handouts, make sure you have enough copies--always have extras just in case! Also, make sure you test out the projector if you'll need one.
3. ** Be confident **
When you give a speech, you are the one the audience is focused on. So you need to show confidence in what you have to say. If you don't sound confident, then I won't believe you and/or I'll get bored.
This means using a powerful voice that shows confidence, knowledge, and command of the material! And make sure your voice is loud enough for people in the back and on the sides to hear you. Yet, you don't want to blast too loudly that the people up front will go deaf.
Sometimes, you may have a microphone and speakers to help amplify (increase) your voice. But other times, you may not. If not, then make sure you don't speak too loudly that you'll loose your voice or hurt your vocal cords.
4. ** Organization **
A good speech is like a great essay or book. It has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. And all this is centered on a specific goal to accomplish. In other words, there's a main point your speech is making.
Your intro should tell audience members who you are, what you'll be speaking about in general, and what they'll learn or walk out with in the end. Your body should provide all the details and information necessary to accomplish your speech's goal. And your conclusion should provide some follow-up, summarize key points made during your speech, and possibly allow for some audience questions (Q&A).
If anyone of you are going to encounter a public speaking situation, these pointers can help you.
I have search for the answers on the Internet and this is what I get:
1. ** Never memorize your speech **
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to try memorizing your speach. Why do people do this? Because it's a way to make sure they don't stumble during the speech. In other words, it's to alleviate their fear of getting lost, stumbling, or getting overly nervous.
However, memorizing can in fact, make matters worse! First, you could sound like a machine or robot. And that can bore people or make them wonder if you even know your stuff. Second, it can create problems is someone interrupts you or your lose your train of thought. And third, it can make you even more nervous because you may constantly worry if you'll stay on script.
So the best thing you can do is not memorize every single word. Just let your actual words flow naturally. Your audience will like that much more!
2. ** Be prepared **
Preparation in public speaking is an absolute must, even for those who regularly give speeches. Every audience is different because people are never exactly the same. So the dynamics of your audience will vary each and every time you give your speech.
By preparation, I mean making sure you've got your materials--notecards, handouts, projector, etc ready to go. And if you're bringing handouts, make sure you have enough copies--always have extras just in case! Also, make sure you test out the projector if you'll need one.
3. ** Be confident **
When you give a speech, you are the one the audience is focused on. So you need to show confidence in what you have to say. If you don't sound confident, then I won't believe you and/or I'll get bored.
This means using a powerful voice that shows confidence, knowledge, and command of the material! And make sure your voice is loud enough for people in the back and on the sides to hear you. Yet, you don't want to blast too loudly that the people up front will go deaf.
Sometimes, you may have a microphone and speakers to help amplify (increase) your voice. But other times, you may not. If not, then make sure you don't speak too loudly that you'll loose your voice or hurt your vocal cords.
4. ** Organization **
A good speech is like a great essay or book. It has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. And all this is centered on a specific goal to accomplish. In other words, there's a main point your speech is making.
Your intro should tell audience members who you are, what you'll be speaking about in general, and what they'll learn or walk out with in the end. Your body should provide all the details and information necessary to accomplish your speech's goal. And your conclusion should provide some follow-up, summarize key points made during your speech, and possibly allow for some audience questions (Q&A).
If anyone of you are going to encounter a public speaking situation, these pointers can help you.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Sunday morning
Today(September 14, 2008) is moon cake festival for all Chinese around the world.
The hostel is very lifeless since many students went back to their hometown to celebrate the festival with their family.
It is so quiet and peaceful and yet its so boring not to see many friends around.
Maybe i will go out and buy some moon cake to indulge in.
Ha ha!!
The hostel is very lifeless since many students went back to their hometown to celebrate the festival with their family.
It is so quiet and peaceful and yet its so boring not to see many friends around.
Maybe i will go out and buy some moon cake to indulge in.
Ha ha!!
Public Speaking - 2nd presentation
The 2nd presentation was to talk about something that impacted my life.
It took me 2-3 days to think about what i wanted to say until my friend gave me an inspiration.
I ended up talking about Adventure Club.
I get a fairly good grade for that presentation. I still have some improvements to do and i believe i can do it better for the next presentation.
It took me 2-3 days to think about what i wanted to say until my friend gave me an inspiration.
I ended up talking about Adventure Club.
I get a fairly good grade for that presentation. I still have some improvements to do and i believe i can do it better for the next presentation.
Public Speaking - 1st presentation
After enrolling in public speaking class, i was nervous and excited!
I feel nervous because I've heard that we will be having 2 micro-presentation every week for 5 weeks and excited because i can train my public speaking skills and building up my confidence.
The first assignment my lecturer gave us is to introduce a friend in 1 minute. This assignment sound easy but actually its not so easy as it seems.
I met up with my friend and interviewed him to get some info about himself so that i can introduce him in front of the class. In the end, i end up with a written speech of what i wanted to say.
When the day comes, after our presentation, our lecturer told us that a 1 minute presentation shouldn't have a speech. But since this was our first presentation she left us off the hook.
That was my first presentation in my public speaking class
I feel nervous because I've heard that we will be having 2 micro-presentation every week for 5 weeks and excited because i can train my public speaking skills and building up my confidence.
The first assignment my lecturer gave us is to introduce a friend in 1 minute. This assignment sound easy but actually its not so easy as it seems.
I met up with my friend and interviewed him to get some info about himself so that i can introduce him in front of the class. In the end, i end up with a written speech of what i wanted to say.
When the day comes, after our presentation, our lecturer told us that a 1 minute presentation shouldn't have a speech. But since this was our first presentation she left us off the hook.
That was my first presentation in my public speaking class
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