Did I reach my goals?
Kind of sad that I think I am coming across my last blog! This class definitely challenged me in ways I would never expect. I learned new things about myself, like I would prefer to not take online classes. I just forget most of the times when things are due and when there are readings, but while I was in this class I tried to make the most it!
My goals to start out the semester were to be able to communicate at a higher level, try to cut out killer fillers (like, um, so) can also be able to put what I am thinking into words on my papers. These goals were very reachable in this class, considering we had a paper every week! I think I learned to write my papers in a timely manner while saying what I need to say at a high level. I think over the time throughout the semester I got better at writing these papers and using the quotes to support my situations in the blogs. I also believe by being in this class it I did get better at communicating whatever I am trying to say to someone. Which is very useful in things like media after or before games. I even got compliments on how much better and confident I sound this year! I can definitely see the difference in the way I speak now vs last year! Finally, one thing that really is stagnant are my use of killer fillers. I tend to use ‘like’ and ‘um’ the most. Whenever I feel like I am getting better at not using them the come right back full throttle. Something to definitely keep working on, but as long as it is at my attention I know that I will fix it eventually.
This class was very beneficial to my life, especially being that I want to be a sports broadcaster in my near future. For people that want to be announcers or sports analysis I definitely suggest this class. Be ready to work because it is a lot of work that goes into. I was able to get the opportunity to shadow Maria Taylor, a ESPN sideline reporter, and I utilized a lot of things I learned in this class that made me feel more at ease while getting the opportunity to shadow her. Thank you for allowing me to take this class!