SPC2608 Group 1

Catherine Guillen  11/4/2026 Watching each group present really opened my eyes to how deeply politics, government decisions, and elections influence our everyday lives . While each team tackled a distinct subject—ranging from immigration policies to economic trends—it became clear that these topics don't exist in isolation . They constantly overlap and directly affect college students, local families, and broader communities . Listening to my peers share their research and real-world examples made these big concepts much more accessible than simply reading about them in a textbook . For our presentation, Group 1 tackled United States immigration policy . Amelia Perez kicked off our talk by establishing how immigration laws govern entry, residency, and workforce participation within our borders . My section focused on breaking down the specific structural components of immigration policy, such as temporary visas, permanent residency, naturalization pathways, and humanitarian protect...

Alejandro Lander  November 03, 2026      After watching the different group presentations, I realized how much government, elections, and policies affect our everyday lives. Each group focused on a different topic, including immigration, voting rights, education, and the economy. Even though these topics seemed different at first, I noticed that they are all connected in some way. I enjoyed listening to the presentations because they helped me understand how decisions made by the government can affect students, families, and our communities. It also made me think more about my future and how important it is to stay informed about what is happening around us.      The first presentation was about immigration policies in the United States. I found this topic interesting because Miami is a very diverse city, and many people here have connections to immigration. The group explained how immigration policies determine who can enter the country, stay here, wo...

 Elections Matter Presentations Reflection Alexis Arias | 11/2/2026       After watching the different group presentations, I realized how many important topics connect to elections, government, and our everyday lives. Each group focused on a different subject, but I noticed that many of the topics overlapped. Some presentations discussed how government decisions affect students and families, while others explained how elections and voting influence the country. I enjoyed listening to the different perspectives because it helped me understand these subjects beyond just reading about them in a textbook.       Group 1 focused on immigration policies in the United States. Amelia Perez introduced the topic by explaining that immigration policies determine who can enter, stay, and work within a country's borders. I thought this was a good way to introduce the subject because immigration is something that affects many communities, especially Miami-Dade. Cath...

  Elections Matter Blog  October 29,2026 After watching all three presentations, I realized that even though each group talked about something different, all the topics connect to our everyday lives. The presentations were about the economy, education policies, and elections. These are things we hear about pretty often, but we do not always stop and think about how much they actually affect us. I liked that the groups gave examples because it helped me understand the topics better instead of just listening to a bunch of facts. Each presentation taught me something new, and some of the things they talked about made me think about situations I could experience in my own life. The first presentation was about the economy and how it affects people every day. I think this is something most of us can relate to because see prices going up all the time. Whether it is groceries, gas, or other things we need, everything can get expensive really quickly. The group also explained how De...

 One of the most important things in public speaking is being able to express your ideas clearly, confidently, and effectively.  Whether you're speaking in a classroom, an auditorium, or just making plans with friends, speaking clearly and confidently shows you know what you are talking about, and it is a vital skill.  Group 4 gave a good presentation and displayed a number of positive speaking qualities, including confidence, preparation, and a clear and commanding voice.  There were of course, some things to work on, mostly the use of filler words like "Um" and to try to maintain better eye contact, although it is not as natural to stare into the camera as it is to look into the eyes of a person who is physically in your presence.   The thing that really stood out to me was the group's confidence and slide presentation. The slides were all very well done, and the speakers appeared comfortable while giving the presentation.  They also clearly had a go...

Speech Presentations Reflection  Alexis Arias | 9/25/2026      After going through all of the group presentations, I learned that public speaking involves a lot more than just standing in front of a class and talking. Each group covered different chapters and topics, but a lot of the information connected together. I also liked that different students explained the material in their own ways because it made some of the topics easier to understand and showed how the different parts of public speaking work together.      Group 1 started with Catherine Guillen covering Chapter 1, which focused on what public speaking actually is. One thing I found interesting was the idea that public speaking is an evolving art. Catherine explained that public speaking has changed as society and technology have changed. It is not only something that happens in a classroom. It can happen during meetings, interviews, debates, celebrations, online meetings, and many other ...