Project 3 Reflection: Meh

I've recorded a podcast before, and let me tell you, it is only fun if you make it a little more silly.  I hate being constrained to the very tight lipped way of writing reports, let alone the fact that I felt like my natural way of talking felt more awkward.  My argument was alright, but quite frankly, I don't believe that it was as strong as it could have been because of the way I had to be more formal with my interviews.  The Tiki Luau isn't supposed to be all sharp and strict, it is supposed to be fun for the incoming students to enjoy. 

I guess that is probably what I struggled with.  I had such high hopes for this project being more fun than it turned out to be, and  it ruined mood for the whole thing.  I would have preferred to have had more room for fun, rather than be so serious.  Don't get me wrong, I understand that this was all supposed to be a report, but quite frankly I believe I could have written a report with a bit more voice to it.  On the other hand, I felt as if I did a good job with my editing; I chose the bits and pieces that I felt were more necessary than others, I took out my stumbling mistakes, as well as timed down the audio clips so that I would not go over the allotted time.  I wish I could have added pictures to the podcast (I know how to, so it could have been fun) but alas, the audience does not want to tire their eyes with pictures of students having fun and getting to know one another at the luau.

Going into my report, I already knew the answers to a lot of my questions.  I knew that RHA receives its funding from the housing fee students that live in the dorms pay, I know that programs are meant to be enjoyed by students, as well as that it is easy to make new friends at these events.  All I had to do was to write up questions that I already knew the answers to, and have my interviewees reiterate what I already knew.  If I were to have made this more interesting, I would have probably gone with a topic I don't know that much about, such as a club or organization that I myself was curious about.  As for what I would change with my writing process, probably coming up with a better script.  I am more of an in the moment kind of person; I like to come up with questions on the spot.  However, I understand the importance of a script, so as to allow me to better articulate my report and support my argument.

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If I were to apply this work to outside of the university, I would probably just do a podcast series about random facts that relate to my major, or even relates to needling down to what I want my career to be.  Maybe I could apply it in the sense as to think more analytically when offered a job, or for when I do research on a possible company I may work for.  Both instances would be very helpful in guiding me towards my future.

I did my interviews, and here is what I will say in between them

Intro:  Rooming Hall Association, also known as RHA, hosts multiple events for students living on campus.  One of RHA's most well known programs is the Tiki Luau hosted at the very beginning of the school year.  The Tiki Luau is a great place to meet and befriend people, but it would not be possible without the proper funding and hard work on part of RHA.  Luckily enough, I was able to interview one of my friends that I made at the Tiki Luau, as well as my hall council's president, who has had previous experience as a programmer for RHA.

Interview with Diana

Segway: Friends are a vital part of the college experience.  It is very possible that the people you meet at the Tiki Luau will become your best friend forever.  Nick Rice even talks about how important this first true event is for these students for the process of going out and making friends.

Interview with Nick

Conclusion:  With that said, the Tiki Luau is an important event.  It is, in a way, the grand welcoming to first year students at ASU.  The Tiki Luau is also a very time consuming, as well as taxing event funded by the housing fee students pay.  All in all, this event is one of the biggest, and helps shape a student's first semester or year of college.

Katherine Broyles, PR and Marketing Coordinator of Center Hall Council.