CTE Expo

The CTE Expo

The CTE expo is a social event that allows the freshman students to learn more about the CTE program, what they offer and interact with CTE students. The freshman students can get to see what they are expected to do when they join one of the academies, like Wed Design. I was very nervous about it, because I am not used to talking to others about work. I thought that I wasn't going to do a good job, but my parents told me that this opportunity will help me at least improve my social skills. So I practice shaking hands with my dad and talk formally. I had to get myself dress pants and a shirt, since none of them fit me anymore. It took a very long time to just fine one shirt that is my size. After the shopping, I just waited until the CTE expo. I put on some cologne, deodorant and hair gel. At the time, I wasn't as nervous as I was when I heard the CTE expo is mandatory.

I got to the school early and went up to the room. I stood near my project and talk with my friends until the freshmen arrived. In 1st period, they didn't come until the middle of the period, which I didn't expect. Also there was only 5 students that came to the CTE expo which made me think of why on the shortage of students. It was either a lot of freshmen are absent or they were not interested. They went to the computers and not to the board, so I couldn't really do anything, but sit still and chat with others. They were interested on the seniors and juniors work, but not in us, sophomores. In 2nd period, that was when there were more students than the previous period. There was one group that I tried to talk to, but they just kept quiet, so it got so awkward. I didn't think it was going to be like this. There were also some groups of freshmen that just didn't listen at all and walked away. After the expo, I was so confused on why did the freshmen not listen to us. If I were to do this again, I would try to make things interesting so the freshmen can listen. Also the projects would have to be interesting and colorful so they don't take one glance at it. This also improve me by increasing my skills to talk to others. Overall, I think that the CTE expo is not a failure, but also not a great success. There could of been things that can make the CTE expo better, like making it entertaining, not boring.