The V-Talk is an ESI tradition! Its a time in the program when each participant has a chance to stand up in front of everyone else and share a personal story or pitch a social cause / project they are particularly passionate about. Below is a reflection on this special and meaningful experience by ESI August 2015 participant, Miguel Gomez from the Philippines.
During the V-Talk presentations, it was interesting to hear different kinds of stories since participants are diverse, belonging to different countries, different professions, different ages, and different motivations. But at the end of the day, despite the variety of background of the individuals and the differences of information that were imparted, it was fascinating to know the everyone was coming from the same perspective of empathy. All participants were open and willing to reach out for others' sake and they were willing to share each other's strengths and weaknesses.
In addition, mentors were knowledgeable on how to teach the participants on how to make an impactful approach for storytelling. I had the opportunity to discuss with Yi, the Program Director, and she had several input that I could implement on how to make my presentation more creative and effective.
In addition, mentors were knowledgeable on how to teach the participants on how to make an impactful approach for storytelling. I had the opportunity to discuss with Yi, the Program Director, and she had several input that I could implement on how to make my presentation more creative and effective.