I’ve never done such a big presentation in English. Last semester, I had presentation about service. I t was really interesting to me and the style of presentation was more casual, so I didn’t have any nervous.
However, this time is different. We invited many Americans and took a long time to present our culture research. I learned importance of group works and found new Japanese culture.
First of all, I have wonderful partner, Kaori and Rikako. I gave a lot of troubles because I was sick. Actually, I had fever for about 2 weeks before the presentation and I couldn’t feel better and concentrate on classes and presentations. I was surprised at other students’ presentation whose were presented on the first day because they were more fantastic than I expected and then, I was a little bit upset. After the first day, I found my presentation was so long that I changed my slide. Then, I practiced it until 2a.m. and started speaking from 5a.m. The more other students practice their presentation, the more I had anxious but I tried to be confident. Every time our group presented our research in front of teachers, I really unprepared for presenting it but they always encouraged me to do presentation without their anger. Thanks to them, I could succeed in my presentation.
As I listened to others’ presentation, I realized I don’t know Japan very well even though I am Japanese. I feel kind of embarrassed for less knowledge about it. I also found some connection with many Japanese cultures, for example, relationship with New Year’s Day and Shintoism. These presentations helped me to understand well. After I go back to Japan, I try to find anything that is related to Japan.
To tell the truth, I regret not speaking fluently during presentation but I knew the process of making presentation is more important through our presentations. I felt very happy that all Extension students did it. I rejoiced and celebrated not only my success but also other’s successes; at the same time, I realized we respect and support each other. I don’t know how I can express my gratitude. How can I forget the great experience? It’ll be an unforgettable memory.
However, this time is different. We invited many Americans and took a long time to present our culture research. I learned importance of group works and found new Japanese culture.
First of all, I have wonderful partner, Kaori and Rikako. I gave a lot of troubles because I was sick. Actually, I had fever for about 2 weeks before the presentation and I couldn’t feel better and concentrate on classes and presentations. I was surprised at other students’ presentation whose were presented on the first day because they were more fantastic than I expected and then, I was a little bit upset. After the first day, I found my presentation was so long that I changed my slide. Then, I practiced it until 2a.m. and started speaking from 5a.m. The more other students practice their presentation, the more I had anxious but I tried to be confident. Every time our group presented our research in front of teachers, I really unprepared for presenting it but they always encouraged me to do presentation without their anger. Thanks to them, I could succeed in my presentation.
As I listened to others’ presentation, I realized I don’t know Japan very well even though I am Japanese. I feel kind of embarrassed for less knowledge about it. I also found some connection with many Japanese cultures, for example, relationship with New Year’s Day and Shintoism. These presentations helped me to understand well. After I go back to Japan, I try to find anything that is related to Japan.
To tell the truth, I regret not speaking fluently during presentation but I knew the process of making presentation is more important through our presentations. I felt very happy that all Extension students did it. I rejoiced and celebrated not only my success but also other’s successes; at the same time, I realized we respect and support each other. I don’t know how I can express my gratitude. How can I forget the great experience? It’ll be an unforgettable memory.