Relax, it's JUST a presentation......

Hey Bloggers!

So how many of you have presentations coming up before the end of semester? How many of you had presentations and maybe they didn't go so well? Well, I found this great article that may help you make your presentation run a bit more smoothly. I won't lie, I get nervous myself at the thought of presentations and I'm okay with saying that because it's a common feeling amongst a lot of people. However, after reading the article Worst Mistakes People Make in a Presentation I now think I can make any future presentations more successful.

The three mistakes that the author of the article focuses on are:
1. believing in magic
2. memorizing your speech
3. talking about yourself
After pin pointing each mistake the author offers a way to avoid them. Trust me it's definitely worth your time to read this short but helpful article!

By the way this is how I found the article. I have a twitter account, catmartins 28 you may follow me if you would like, and I got an e-mail notification that frsharticles started following me. So I checked them out and it's this website with a TON of articles about a variety of topics. If you don't have twitter yet then I highly suggest you create an account!! You never know what cool things you'll stumble upon!

www.fresharticl.es/business/management/worst-mistakes-people-make-in-a-presentation

PS. If you aren't following already or want to... inBSC is OSIL's twitter username!

Cat :)

Bear-ific Interview :)

Howdy! Remember the Bear-ific interviews? Well, if you don't remember or don't know what they are about then you are in for a little treat. Every week I interview either a student or staff member and then I get to share the interview with you guys! This week I got to interview Peter Quinn, I'd tell you more about him but you can just go ahead and find out for yourself. All of his answers are in blue.. enjoy :)

Name: Peter Quinn

Nickname: Max

Year: Senior

Major: Business

Three things you didn't know about Max until now:

1. I was named Who's Who Among College Students by Bridgewater State College along with about 10 others in 2010.

2. Turned 22 March 5th !

3. I had an article written about me in February for The Comment!

There isn't anything that true love can't fix.

How are you involved on campus?

President - Interfraternity Council (IFC)

New Member Educator - Sigma Pi

Brother of Sigma Pi Fraternity International

Student Program Advisor - On-campus job through OSIL

Greek Week Committee - Treasurer

My favorite sport is Ice Hockey! USA IS #1!

How can your personality be best described?

A. Dorky

B. Fun

C. Timid

D. Loud

E. Other: ____

My favorite class so far has been Drawing 1, because the Professor, Tim Bailey, made it fun and exciting to learn how to draw. I can significantly draw much better than before! Never had more fun than in this class!

One of my favorite memories here at BSC so far is pledging my Fraternity: Alpha Rho Pledge Class.

I am _____'s #1 fan:

A. New England Patriots

B. Indianapolis Colts

C. New Orleans Saints

D. Pittsburgh Steelers

E. Other: Boston Bruins

My favorite kind of food is:

A. Italian

B. Chinese

C. American

D. Crimson Dining

E. Other: _______

So what did you guys think?! Leave all of your comments, or questions you may have for Max!

P.S. One of the prizes of this contest is that you get to be interviewed :)

Cat :)

BLOG CONTEST INFO :)

HELLOOOOOOOO FELLOW BLOGGERS.. it's time to spice up this blog and have a contest this week :) Here is how you can participate:

1. Become a fan of Office of Student Involvement and Leadership on Facebook
2. Under Discussions, leave a comment with your name so I know you are participating
3. Get started and start racking up some points:

• commenting on the posts on the blog - 2 point
• tagging OSIL in your Facebook status - 1 point
• answering questions correctly - 2 points
• suggest topics to be talked about on the blog - 1 point
• for every person you get to be a fan of OSIL on Facebook and/or to participate in the contest you get 1 point

Have fun and Good Luck!

Cat :)