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I still clearly remember, the time when I choose module for my exchange here. I was very confused because a lot of various interesting modules were offered to me. Professional communication module stood out from very beginning because it was align with my first plan to take communication modules here. This module was the one that I most waiting for.

The study weeks were coming. I began my learning process here by waking up late and, of course, coming up late to the first session of class at that Monday morning. I was surprised finding the fact that the class was so small, with only 12 students there. The class activity was also so much fun. It was so far from my expectation of serious and quiet class; considering the module name has 'professional' word in it. And my surpriseness was not stop there. Ms lim called me on Wednesday evening. She told me I came to wrong class.

Time flies. Without I realize, our last session was a week ago. I learn a lot, some are as I expected such presentation and writing skills. I also learn things out of my expectation such intercultural communication, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.  

One thing that I learn is writing application letter and resume. I learn to pay attention to every detail that I write at application letter. This skills are truly useful for me because I will graduate soon. At this class, I was introduced to the importance of word chosen as well as design and template used at application letter and resume. Well, it is true that these are actually general principle that people already know in writing application letter and resume. These principles also can easily be found at internet. But, my learning experience at this class was different. I'm sure enough everyone in Ms Lim's class understands what I mean.

Ms lim style in teaching is very unique. She emphasizes a lot in process. You do not simply submit your assignment in one step. You're draft are commented by your friends first before submitted as final one. My first draft was horrible. Thanks to my commenting friends, my final draft was much better. I learn my mistakes through these process. 7C is also stick on my head now. I'm very grateful and thankful to Ms Lim. My decision to stay at her class is not wrong.

As the most intense class I have here, I feel so lucky to have very good and nice friends. All people in the class are so fun! I'm sure enough my pretty much standard English requires a lot of patience from them. I am surprised they still bear with me, even until now. I must say thanks to Terrance, my peer teaching team, for his patience in communicate with me. I do feel guilty for making him spent a lot of money because I couldn't simply get what his mean only by one text. It was not counted for his effort in reexplain everything to me, again, when I could not understand what he said. Trust me, It did not only happen once.

I also must express my gratitude to my proposal team. My thankfulness for these guys: Hue Qi, Gang Rui, and Leon is beyond words. They taught me a lot in everything, critical thinking, efficiency, Singapore's culture; everything. They helped me a lot. They did not leave me behind when I did get lost in middle discussion. I'm sure enough that was difficult, to keep me on track when I got lost, in uncounted times. Especially during that intense times when team need to think harder in proposal. What make they could stand it remains mystery. I seriously have no idea.

Well, I will go back to Indonesia in less than a month. I'm definitely sure I will miss this class, every single person of our class. Hope all of you can pursue your dream. Thanks!

ps: I try so hard to do not put a lot of drama on my last blog post. Hope that works :)

Reflection on Oral Presentation

Delivering persuasive convincing speech, an english one, is huge challenge for me. Doing it in my mother tongue is pretty nerve wracking already. Doing it in english is indescribable. Fully aware of my english, this oral presentation session worried me a lot. I know there is huge hole in my english. I need to work more on it, especially for my grammar and pronunciation.   

   

My team and I managed to finalized our proposal presentation in very last time. We arrived earlier at school to rehears couple time as group. I thought the rehearse time was not bad, since every member already prepared them self. However, I was still worry especially for my pronunciation and presentation time. Due to amount of information that i need to deliver, I did not make it in 5 minutes during my self rehearse.

Then, my time was coming. I think I stammered and nervous in first minute. Fortunately it was not last long because I am familiar with the audience. I also over repeated several word which could lead overemphasize my point. But, I still managed to deliver necessary point though it was not in persuasive fashion yet. I tried to engage audience by asking some questions. I tried to keep my tone and speed, not very slow or too fast. I made eye contact and used some gestures. Apparently, my nervousness drove me to over move during my presentation. Keep moving could distract my audience. Furthermore, as what I predicted before, I fell short in pronunciation and grammar which probably could make my audience feel confused or even annoyed.

For the questions and answers session, I think my team did good job. Because we spent a lot of time to think critically in our proposal. Due to a lot of effort we put on this proposal,  most of questions aroused were predictable. We already figured out the answers. However, tt would be great if we managed the allocation, who will answer each questions. 

I did manage my time to rehearse a lot personally for my part. It makes me do not regret my performance. However, there are a lot of space need to be improved in my oral presentation. This experience makes me realize the importance of public speaking skill. I feel thankful for this oral presentation. I know where I should begin to improve my skill. Lastly, thanks for my team for always encourage and support me!