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Critical Reflection

My journey in this module has been nothing short of amazing. There are many lessons that I have picked up that I believe will help me for my future life as an engineer.

When I entered this course, I briefly highlighted that I want to improve in communicating with people around me, both verbally as well as orally. At the same time, to prevent stuttering and to speak confidently and fluently. I believe that I have grown in terms of speaking as well as presenting.

Prior to this class, I was somewhat confident in speaking, however, the module has exposed me to a different level of critique in terms of presentation as well as content. I am fortunate that my group clinched the first place during the showcase and that would be a key example of the growth that my team and I have gone through since day 1.

Over the two courses of presentations, I have said many things I did not plan to while forgetting to say things that I planned to. At the end of each presentation, I would always feel a little disappointed in myself. However, both lecturers, as well as peers, would come up and encourage me, telling me that I did a good job. Looking back, this really shows how you cannot be so focused on your failures as a speaker or a presenter, but also on your strengths.

This experience has greatly improved my confidence and I truly believe that it has made me a better communicator. I have successfully achieved what I had hoped to achieve in my first blog post.

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