Kalamazoo Kitchen Aftermath

Whenever being assigned group projects it is hard to all agree and make time when everyone is available to meet, but we made it work and I think it went well overall. I learned a great deal on the subject as well as gained more experience with working in groups and did a much better job presenting, not being nervous this time. 

Kalamazoo Kitchen

Personally I think I took charge within the group. I assigned each person a section of the report and tried  as hard as I possibly could to keep the group on task and schedule meeting times. I created the Prezi presentation  and did a lot of the research on Internet marketing today.  I wrote the section on what I researched about Internet marketing  and also helped with the conclusion and anything else the group  needed help with.

Traveling to Sweden

If I were to go to Stockholm the capital of Sweden I feel the business etiquette would be much different than here in the United States. I would definitely do a huge amount of research to find out all about the etiquette and customs of the country. It's important to do your research so you do not do something incorrect and rude which could result in a business trip failure. I would make sure to research all about the corporate/business culture and body language of the country. It is really important to remember not all countries have the same views and traditions as you are used to and that when you are traveling you need to adapt to that culture. 

Topic Choice

My semester thus far has been going alright for the most part. I've been overwhelmed with a few of my classes and trying to get my required food marketing internship has been quite stressful. I know it's a part of college and growing older but each year has gotten harder and more stressful especially this being my senior year. 

My Presentation

I really liked my presentation topic and overall I know a great deal on the subject.  I feel I could have done a better job  by making it longer and not reading right off my slides as much.  I often get nervous when presenting but this time I said  "um" a lot which I don't usually do! For the next presentation I will try and do a better job and hopefully not be as nervous.

Team Projects

When it comes to team projects (though depending on the course) I typically am not a huge fan. In the majority of groups in the past, it seems as if my other group members lacked motivation and I ended up doing the majority of the work by myself. I always try to get my projects done in a timely manner so the team is not rushing the night before to complete it; I think I can only name two times in the past where this has actually happened. What I do really like about working in teams is the fact you have more than just your input and you get other students opinions and help if you get stuck  or confused with any of the material. It is so nice to be able to collaborate and even nicer when it comes time to present, that you are not standing in front of the classroom all by yourself.  

Public Speaking

Honestly I am terrified when it comes to public speaking. This is so strange to me because I am a very outgoing person and I love to socialize. I have very diagnosed anxiety which most likely contributes to how nervous I get presenting in front of others. The larger the audience the more nervous I get with my public speaking and if I am extremely confident and enjoy the topic in which I have to present I tend to be more relaxed and less anxious. I have gotten better over the years though I realize I still need to work on my presentation skills for future success in my career after college.