Blog on the Corner

So I am suppose to blog about what I learnt in Comm 299 this year, and after doing some reflecting this is what I’ve come up with.  From the first half of the course I learnt that public speaking is all about confidence.  I use to be terrified when I stood up their in front of a group of people, but after continuous practice it became easier and easier and now I feel very comfortable with public speaking.  The second portion of Comm 299 was a lot more practical and I enjoyed it in the sense that It helped me in boosting my resume for the future.  After taking this course I feel like I have a better understanding on what my employers are seeking and what sort of information is relevant for a resume.  Things like CAR statements were really useful tools to learn because it gave a guideline in how we were suppose to present ourselves in an interview and on the resume.

If I had to critique Comm 299 I would say that the course is too long for only a 1 credit course.  Because I knew that it was only a 1 credit course it made me feel less motivated to do well in Comm 299.  Perhaps in future years they can make it an actual 3 credit course or even 6 credit course as it does go for the whole year.  I also think that instead of separating it into two halves, have them both going at the same time because then you get the hands on practice of public speaking along with the practicality of resume building.

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