So Grateful

As this semester comes to an end, I'm so grateful to have been a part of this class. This is the first class where I feel like I actually know my peers. We shared parts of our lives here through blogging, and that's how we got to know one another. We show up to class on Saturdays to learn, connect, and build friendships. This is one of the very few classes I actually wanted to come to every week.

I want to thank Mr. Wu. He wanted every single one of us to succeed from the very beginning with BQ1. He kept in touch with us via WebEx when we needed help with assignments or to take exams. What other professor works with you on their personal time off, at all hours of the day, to ensure you are getting the support you need from them? I haven't come across any other professor that would do that for any student, except Mr. Wu. His level of dedication to his students is rare and admirable. I appreciate everything he has done to push me to be the best I could be in his class.

I want to thank my peers. Thank you for sharing parts of your lives through your blogs. I loved reading everyone's posts. I feel like these blogs allowed us to share and connect with one another, unlike other classes where we all would just be another face in the crowd. 

I am so grateful for each and every one of you. Though I may not have personally spoken to most of my peers in person, I feel that I've come to know just a little bit about you through blogging and our PowerPoint presentations. I wish everyone success in their future endeavors after this class. A hui hou kakou - until we meet again. 

PowerPoint Presentations

I've personally never had to use PowerPoint much to present my work, until now. This is the first job where I actually have to utilize PowerPoint to present my audit findings to upper management. I'm so thankful to have taken this class and learn how to make my presentation and delivery more professional. If there is anything I've learned from this class when it comes to PowerPoint presentations, it's this:

• Limit the amount of extra space on the slide; you want to highlight the most important points with pictures or graphics.
• Keep only key words on the slide; everything else can be put into the notes section for the presentation.
• When presenting, face the audience, speak clearly and slowly for everyone to hear what you have to say.
• Practice makes perfect; you don't want to go over the time given for your presentation.

Even though I personally dreaded having to present in class, I'm glad that we all had to do it. This was a learning experience that I am able to apply at work. Hopefully one day I'll become a PowerPoint presenting pro!