Stess & Cambridge
I cannot tell you all enough how happy I am that this week is over. With the debates, Apollo night, and 2 papers and a test, I felt as though I was losing my sanity. Unfortunately, I don't feel as though my schoolwork went as well as it could have... but I suppose I can afford one sub par grade. It's not even that I am concerned about my gpa at the moment. My grades this semester have been very good so I truly can afford it... It's just I get nervous that this will turn into a slump and I'll lose my energy to do what I need to do to stay on top of everything. Honestly, I worry way too much.
So, I suppose you're wondering about the debate. It's very difficult for me to give a fair assessment of myself, as I either appear haughty or too modest. I can say for myself personally it wasn't disasterous.... It also wasn't the best I would have liked to do, but I had the audience on my side from the beginning and they found all of my jokes funny and amusing. I did have a lot of fun. I was extrememly nervous but once I got up there, I felt as though I could have gone on forever. The response to my performance has been very positive so that is what is making me feel as though I have done a good job. Two professors who attended told me that I was right on par with Cambridge, quite a compliment considering I had never done this before. The Cambridge debaters themselves told me that I did great, that my "points of information were hysterical!" So, I guess I did do well. My parents taped it... I haven't gotten up the courage yet to watch it!
I felt that everyone else from CCSU did pretty well. Amy, you were so funny! And you did a spectacular job, considering you were arguing something you honestly didn't believe in.
And of course, the Brits are amazing. They're so friendly and not as intimidating as I thought they'd be. When Amy and I introduced ourselves, one of them said "Wow, she speaks faster than we do". In fact, we exchanged email addresses and they told me that if I am ever in London or Dublin (Sally is not quite a
Brit, lol), to contact them and they'll set me up with a place to stay, etc. I feel as though I have friends across the world now. It's neat. I hope that at least one of them tours again next year and maybe I'll consider doing it again, or at least going to watch.
If your school ever does something like this, and I know that Fordham and Western CT have participated in the past, you should definitely do it. Well, if it's your "thing". It was such a great experience and I look forward to growing as a debater.
So, I suppose you're wondering about the debate. It's very difficult for me to give a fair assessment of myself, as I either appear haughty or too modest. I can say for myself personally it wasn't disasterous.... It also wasn't the best I would have liked to do, but I had the audience on my side from the beginning and they found all of my jokes funny and amusing. I did have a lot of fun. I was extrememly nervous but once I got up there, I felt as though I could have gone on forever. The response to my performance has been very positive so that is what is making me feel as though I have done a good job. Two professors who attended told me that I was right on par with Cambridge, quite a compliment considering I had never done this before. The Cambridge debaters themselves told me that I did great, that my "points of information were hysterical!" So, I guess I did do well. My parents taped it... I haven't gotten up the courage yet to watch it!
I felt that everyone else from CCSU did pretty well. Amy, you were so funny! And you did a spectacular job, considering you were arguing something you honestly didn't believe in.
And of course, the Brits are amazing. They're so friendly and not as intimidating as I thought they'd be. When Amy and I introduced ourselves, one of them said "Wow, she speaks faster than we do". In fact, we exchanged email addresses and they told me that if I am ever in London or Dublin (Sally is not quite a
Brit, lol), to contact them and they'll set me up with a place to stay, etc. I feel as though I have friends across the world now. It's neat. I hope that at least one of them tours again next year and maybe I'll consider doing it again, or at least going to watch.
If your school ever does something like this, and I know that Fordham and Western CT have participated in the past, you should definitely do it. Well, if it's your "thing". It was such a great experience and I look forward to growing as a debater.