Presentation Impressions

This week, I was VERY impressed with the presentations that I saw in class. I came in thinking that it might be a little weak, assuming Stanford students were only good at book smarts, not people skills. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the ease with which my classmates presented their topics, and the borad range of topics that I saw. I was particularly impressed today with Mike's presentation, and the way that he integrated technolgoy into his presentation, which is about sophisticated technology. I was also impressed with the way that Nate connected with the audience; his lack of technology and smooth, relaxed speech made him very easy to connect to. I also thought that Lauren's attire was very appropriate for the type of presentation--it is true that looking sharp can add to a presentation. I liked how Greg incorporated a topic that is particularly relevant to college students, and was able to apply it even further to Stanford. Overall, the passion with which my peers conveyed their topics was impressive to me; it is enjoyable to listen to someone speak when you know that they love what they are talking about. I am excited to see the final projects.