Justin Lebron Group 4: Blog 2 Reflection Elections Matter Presentation

 Reflection of the Group Elections Matter Presentation 

    

    This class presentation was one of the hardest for me personally. Presentation aside, the research alone was very daunting and challenging. Our presentation was about the economy and my portion was about the cost of living and inflation. I wouldn’t say that the research itself is hard but with a topic that is filled with so much information it’s hard to break down what's important while still trying to make sure my point comes across. While also making sure that my information was reliable and credible. Research aside, I believe that my presentation was very well done for the most part. I think moving forward I need to have less words on the powerpoint and have more notes on the side, so that my slides can be more of a visual analysis with small bullet points instead of multiple sentences of information. I found that with a topic like inflation and the cost of living, there are so many different factors that contribute to the overall issue. This made it challenging to decide what information was most important for my classmates to understand. However, I think this experience helped me become better at identifying key points and explaining them in a way that is easier for others to understand. It also gave me a better understanding of how the economy affects people's everyday lives and how something like inflation can impact people differently depending on their financial situations.

    I think that overall my presentation went well. I found myself more nervous about making sure all the important parts of the topic were discussed so that my classmates and professor could learn something. I also noticed that I have become more comfortable with presenting in front of the class. Although I still get nervous, I feel like I am slowly becoming more confident in my ability to speak and explain information to an audience. I think this presentation showed me that I don't necessarily have to be completely comfortable to give a good presentation. As long as I understand my topic and prepare beforehand, I can communicate my ideas effectively. One thing I took away from this presentation was a better understanding of how much inflation and the cost of living impact people's everyday lives. Before researching this topic, I did not really grasp the importance or even the general idea of inflation. Having to research the topic allowed me to look at it from a different perspective and understand why it is such an important issue in today's economy. 

    Coming back to the topic of Elections Matter, I believe that my classmates did a great job at showing the different influences of elections, such as the electorate and election process, immigration policies, and education policies. I think these topics were important to discuss because they show that elections go beyond simply voting for a candidate. There are many different factors and policies that can influence the way people vote and how elections impact our everyday lives. One thing I took away from their presentation was how interconnected these topics are and how decisions made through elections can affect different communities in different ways. I also think their presentation helped show the importance of being informed about the election process and understanding the policies that candidates support. Sometimes people focus more on the candidates themselves rather than looking deeper into the issues and policies that they may bring attention to. Overall, I think my classmates did a good job of breaking down these topics and showing why elections matter beyond just Election Day. It reminded me that being an informed voter means understanding not only the voting process but also the issues that can affect our communities and our future.

    One of the presentations that stood out to me the most from the other groups was Group 1's presentation. Although the majority of the group was missing, they still presented beautifully and provided a lot of valuable information. One of the girls discussed the influences of not voting as a college student. She brought up an interesting point about how many college students move away from school, causing their addresses to change. When it comes time to vote, this can make the process complicated and even daunting, discouraging students from participating in elections. I can personally relate to this because I started my college journey at Florida State University, and during the time of the election, I was still registered to vote in Miami, where I am originally from. Thankfully, the poll workers were very helpful and informed me about how to make the necessary changes, allowing me to vote that same day. This challenge came up again during the midterm election because my address was still registered in Tallahassee, and I had not been able to update it in time. Luckily, the poll workers were able to switch my registration back without any issues, and I was still able to cast my vote. I think it is important to recognize that these address changes can create unnecessary stress for college students. Even though they may seem like minor setbacks, they can discourage young voters from participating in elections and using their voices.

    Overall, I think these presentations were a great learning experience, not only because of the information we were able to take away from each topic but also because of the different perspectives that were shared. I was able to learn more about issues that affect our everyday lives, from the economy and cost of living to the importance of elections and voter participation. I also realized how important it is to stay informed and understand how decisions made within our society can directly impact us. On a personal level, I think this presentation helped me recognize the progress I have made with my confidence and public speaking, while also showing me the areas where I still have room to improve. Although researching and presenting can be challenging, I think each experience helps me become a better communicator and allows me to learn something new along the way. Moving forward, I hope to continue building on these skills and become more confident in both presenting information and speaking in front of others.