Review on the presentations

 

Review on the presentations

By. Daniel Valladares

Last week in speech class, we had our final round of presentations, and honestly, it was way more interesting than I expected. Usually, long presentations make my brain check out halfway through (ADHD problems), but this time I actually stayed focused because everyone brought something different to the table. It didn’t feel like we were just repeating textbook definitions people made the topics feel real.

Angelique’s Presentation — Intercultural Communication

Angelique’s presentation stood out to me because she explained intercultural communication in a way that actually made sense. She talked about things like individualism vs. collectivism and high‑context vs. low‑context communication, but she didn’t make it boring or confusing. She connected everything to real situations, like how people act in group projects or how misunderstandings happen because we all communicate differently.

What I liked most was how she reflected on her own communication habits. It made the whole thing feel more personal, not just “here’s what the book says.” It also made me think about how I communicate especially in group settings and how sometimes the problem isn’t the person, it’s just the style.



What I Took Away From the Presentations

Even though everyone had different topics, the main thing I learned is that communication is way more layered than I thought. It’s not just talking — it’s culture, personality, environment, and even the roles we fall into without realizing it.

Watching everyone present also showed me how many different ways there are to communicate effectively. Some people were calm, some were confident, some were more laid‑back, but each style worked in its own way. It made me feel better about my own speaking style too — like I don’t have to sound a certain way to get my point across.



Overall Reflection

As someone with ADHD, sitting through a full class of presentations can be rough, but this time I actually stayed engaged. Everyone made their topic feel personal and relatable, and it helped me understand the material better than just reading it.

This assignment wasn’t just about giving a speech — it was about understanding ourselves, understanding other people, and learning how to communicate in a way that actually connects. And honestly, that’s something I’ll use way beyond this class.




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