SPC2608 7220 800 AM Group 1

  This assignment was really great to work on, and all the presentations taught me a whole lot that I didn’t know before. First of all, I would like to talk about the first presentation, which was the one done by Group 1, the group that I am in. The main focus of this presentation was on the elections and their importance. At first, the presenters talked about local elections, which I feel are some of the more important elections because they affect your immediate area, not saying that the other elections aren’t important; I’m just saying that local ones hold more urgency. They then discussed the voting process, which is a pretty good thing to talk about to a college class, considering there may be people who don’t know how to vote yet. They then discussed the history of voting in the US and how it evolved, which I believe is important to show how far we’ve come as a country that prides itself on giving its citizens representation. They covered multiple amendments that were made th...

The "Elections Matter" project was an excellent opportunity for me to explore areas I would typically not focus on. While I knew prior to the project that voting was essential, I did not fully understand how significantly elections impact us on a daily basis. With school, work, and other commitments, it can be easy to lose sight of what is going on within our government. During the course of the project, I became aware that several aspects of our lives such as the cost of living, education, and employment options are tied to the decisions of those who were elected to office. Additionally, I greatly appreciated being able to view each presentation as every group had a unique perspective and approach to conveying their message. It was exciting to see the creativity displayed by each group in creating their PowerPoints and the amount of effort they exerted in order to make the content accessible to all. Our first team was comprised of Ariana Rodriguez, Anahid Santisteban, Bryann...

The Elections Matter project was a really interesting experience because it helped me understand how elections affect so many different parts of our lives. Each group talked about a different topic, including voting, education, the economy, and immigration. What I liked most about the presentations was how everyone had their own way of explaining their information. I also really liked the PowerPoints because they were creative, well-organized, and informative. The different designs and visuals made the presentations more interesting and easier to follow. Overall, I enjoyed seeing the effort everyone put into their work, and I learned things that I had never really thought about before. The first group included Ariana Rodriguez, Anahid Santisteban, Connie Marquez, Bryanna Fernandez, and Anthony Mulet. This was my group, and we focused on the electorate and the election process. We talked about voter registration, voter turnout, participation, and some of the reasons why people do not vo...

  The Elections Matter project was an interesting experience because it gave me the opportunity to learn more about different topics that are connected to elections and the decisions that affect our country. Each group was assigned a different topic, including the electorate and election process, education policies, the economy, and immigration policies. Although these topics are different, they all connect to the bigger picture of how elections influence our everyday lives. Overall, this project expanded my understanding of why elections matter and why it is important for people, especially young adults, to stay informed about what is happening around them. My group was assigned the electorate and election process, and I genuinely enjoyed working on this topic. I felt very passionate about presenting it because elections are something that are happening in real time, and I think my group members would agree that it is an important topic to understand. We focused on explaining how ...

 Reflection on Presentations 2 Bryanna Fernandez The class presentations gave me a better understanding of how elections, public policy, education, and the economy are all connected. Before these presentations, I tended to think of these topics as separate issues. I knew elections were important and that policies affected people, but I never really thought about how decisions made by elected officials can impact almost every aspect of daily life. After listening to my classmate's presentations, I realized that many of the opportunities available to citizens, especially students, are influenced by choices made at the local, state, and federal levels. One of the topics that stood out to me the most focused on students and the various challenges they face in higher education. The presentation did not just discuss financial aid, but also explored access to education, rising tuition costs, student debt, educational resources, and the role government policies play in creating opportuniti...