my first y4iT event!! AWESOME!!

Venue Assigned: Theatre

Committee Assigned: no permanent committee

Specific Date/Time Volunteered: sep 21 and 23, 2011

1. What were your first impressions regarding the event? Which talks were the most interesting for you?

I was actually really looking forward to help out in an event such as this. I know the speakers would be great and a lot of knowledge could be learned. It's the first time i'm going to attend an IT event this big. Although the preparations were really tiring and time consuming, i was really excited to be a part of it. The talk that interested me the most is the one about educational games. The speaker just sat down and played kiddie games. It was a very stress-relieving event for me to attend. Another talk i liked was the part wherein they said they could block of game sites of the children who are getting addicted to these games at the request of the parents. I never knew this technology existed.

2. What were the lessons that you have learned in terms of running the event?

I learned that you should be ready for anything. The training was given in order for us to be prepared. We should be ready to report to the ones in authority should things go wrong. I also learned to be responsible and patient in never leaving my post even though i'm already tired. 

3. Describe examples of what went right during the event.

A lot of things actually went right during the event. Things went smoothly, the participants cooperated with the directions of the volunteers. What we were instructed during the briefing was applied really well and i must conclude it was really a well prepared, well organized and successful event.

4. Describe examples of what went wrong during the event.

There were confusion with the speakers when i volunteered on a friday afternoon. The keynote speaker Hon. Dick Gordon was originally going to speak in UP Theatre, then suddenly in Film, then back in UP theatre. It was actually pretty stressful for me to be caught in between that confusion because i was tasked to be something like a typist in the area of the stage manager. The schedule also got pretty mixed up when talks finished early and blank time was there while waiting for the speakers. There was also confusion about when the UPeepz dance crew would perform. It was really confusing but i believe we were able to handle it well.

5. What are your suggestions for the next Y4iT based on your experience in working on this project?

I have no suggestion for next Y4iT. Continue the same events, same speakers, same organizers. It went really well and I'm blessed to be able to be given a chance to be a part of it.

6. Are you willing to volunteer again in Y4iT next year? Why/Why not?

YES. definitely. as long as it's not for educ 380 (educ 190 second take) XD. It was a really memorable experience for me. It was worth the preparation. It's very fulfilling, informative and fun!