SPC 2608 _11am_6776_group leader

For me, this  second round of class presentations felt completely different from the first. From the moment we started, it was clear that everyone in the room had grown, not just in what we knew, but in how we carried ourselves. People spoke louder, made eye contact, and actually looked like they wanted to be up there. I think the biggest change was confidence. The nerves we all felt the first time were replaced with comfort and a sense of purpose. For our group, that made all the difference. Our project, “Immigration & Families,” was one that really mattered to all of us. It wasn’t just another research topic. We wanted to show how immigration isn’t only about laws and borders, it’s about people, relationships, and resilience. Our group included Angeline Melendi, Brayleen Ruiz, Courtney Bailey, and me, Angelina Thomas. Each of us took a section that connected to a different part of the story: the history of immigration, the challenges immigrant families face, comparisons betwe...

Looking Back: Lessons from Everyone’s Projects What I Learned from Our Class Presentations Hi Mrs. Sherri, and everyone reading!  Now that all the presentations are over, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I learned, not only from my own project but also from listening to everyone else’s. This whole experience helped me see how much research, effort, and emotion went into each topic, and it gave me a better understanding of issues that affect people, families, the environment, etc., in real life. Compared to my very first presentation earlier in the semester, I felt a lot more  comfortable and confident  this time around. When I first presented, I remember being really nervous. I was mostly focused on just getting through it. But this time, I felt way more  in control and relaxed . I think practicing more and knowing my topic well really helped. Instead of worrying about what could go wrong, I actually enjoyed sharing what I learned. It was a big improvement from wh...