Public Speaking

Before to do a presentation, I think that it's very important to analyze the audience you are going to speak to.
There are several techniques to speak in public, for example speakers can use metaphors, jokes, comparisons, or just they can go directly to the point.
The corporal expression and the personal presentation are very important.  Personal experiences are valuable to show your own work and to express your points of view to the audience.
Throughout images you can capture the audiences' attention. The use of text could be a bad idea; the audience could be bored.They wont read.
It is important to have a kind of a conversation with the audience. If you seem relax and have the correct arguments to talk about a subject the audience could understand the main idea of your presentation.

Personal Statement

A statement is used  in political science or urban planning field for:

To apply for a university degree, to express why do you want to pursue a Master’s degree or a PHD program.

To apply for a job

To introduce yourself.
The statement must not exceed one page.
In the Statement must include your skills, educational and professional background (briefly explained)
The language is formal, but simple.
I wrote a personal statement to complete my Master's degree application. It was very difficult to write but I think it works. I explained my reasons to purse the Master and my qualifications. 


In Colombia the statement is only use it to educational purposes.
To introduce yourself in Colombia is use the cover letter.

These are two examples of statements in order to apply a to a Master's Degree in the Urban Planning Field

Introduction Paola Duran

San Andres Islands. Colombia

I'm from Bogota, the capital of Colombia. I'm a Political Scientist.
I decided to move to New York to live my dream. I'm here to study, learn, work and make some friends.

I'm living with my boyfriend he is also Colombian and he is a musician, who is studying Media Studies at The New School University.

I love to work for the community, especially on children and women issues.

I am at Pratt because is one of the best universities to study planning and I want to focus my studies on community development.

Finally I love to spend time on the beach, that's why I posted the picture.