It's funny because each time we did these things, I was nervous. But never for the actual concept of these events...
SUSU Debates:
I'm a languages student and you won't see first year through without having had some debate or discussion, in English and at least one other language.
So when it came down to the debates, I became "uncharacteristically quiet" but not about the debate itself. I LOVE a good discussion/debate! One of my favourite tactics is to answer a question with a question. But quite honestly it's because I'm generally curious in the other person/group's ideas. As linguists we are taught to inquire and analyse. Especially as a final year having had three years experience, the more natural thing that comes to us is definitely to analyse and nit-pick rather than approach your opponent full guns blazing. This is most definitely not to say that we don't have opinions or that we are easily swayed, but it is a good - and fun - card to play.
I think it was the idea of performing in front of a TV camera that worried me more. Even after doing a year of Youtube videos I still feel nervous talking in front of a camera...
Q&A:
The only thing that worried me during the Q&A event at The Bridge was being put on the spot with our questions. I was not worried about defending my ideas at all because I believe in them enough. :D
As I keep saying, I love a good discussion and development of ideas! As a Sabb it's all very well coming up with, developing a project, seeing it through and taking credit for it, but that's not involving students! A major factor as far as I'm concerned. It's all very well having detailed plans however if students then turn round and don't like them then it's a wasted concept.
SUSU Debates:
I'm a languages student and you won't see first year through without having had some debate or discussion, in English and at least one other language.
So when it came down to the debates, I became "uncharacteristically quiet" but not about the debate itself. I LOVE a good discussion/debate! One of my favourite tactics is to answer a question with a question. But quite honestly it's because I'm generally curious in the other person/group's ideas. As linguists we are taught to inquire and analyse. Especially as a final year having had three years experience, the more natural thing that comes to us is definitely to analyse and nit-pick rather than approach your opponent full guns blazing. This is most definitely not to say that we don't have opinions or that we are easily swayed, but it is a good - and fun - card to play.
I think it was the idea of performing in front of a TV camera that worried me more. Even after doing a year of Youtube videos I still feel nervous talking in front of a camera...
Q&A:
The only thing that worried me during the Q&A event at The Bridge was being put on the spot with our questions. I was not worried about defending my ideas at all because I believe in them enough. :D
As I keep saying, I love a good discussion and development of ideas! As a Sabb it's all very well coming up with, developing a project, seeing it through and taking credit for it, but that's not involving students! A major factor as far as I'm concerned. It's all very well having detailed plans however if students then turn round and don't like them then it's a wasted concept.