1.
Since the dawn of time oral speaking has posed problems to people from all walks of life.
From simple people who could not express their feelings or demand their rights in the
community, to world leaders who could not express their wants and expectations. As I was
raised in a family of people involved in a plethora of activities related to public speaking, this
has never raised a problem to me, whether it meant explaining my peers what expected
from them or later in life, as a student.
As a child I was taught how to express myself when dealing with simple wants or when I
grew up and I was supposed to make broad presentations in front of a group of students or a
panel of teachers or experts. It is true, I was fortunate in high school to be asked to make
several projects and present them in front of the class, being faced with eager eyes and ears
of my colleagues and also critical evaluation of my teachers. Most of them clearly explained
the task in hand by offering meaningful examples and hints, making the task itself a mere
demand instead of a big ask.
On the other hand, when seeing my classmates fears towards the forthcoming
presentations, I understood this was my superpower, the ability to approach any task
without much preparation as public speaking seemed at first a better opportunity not only
to assert myself but also to prove my aptitude and why not, show my plus points considering
that I have never been a keen learner of information. For me, tasks that involved research
represented a way of being closer to logical learning, rather than learning word by word and
rendering information provided by teachers.
In the light of the above, in a world in which people are hardly capable of speaking freely, in
a world in which world leaders need to render a speech written by a speech writer, in a
world in which people need to be told what to say as if they did not posses a mind of their
own, I consider a natural advantage the fact that I can deliver a speech or make a
presentation on the spot in front of any type of audience, triggering their interest
disregarding the topic.
2. In recent years, I have become increasingly aware of a problem that affects not only
individuals, but entire communities: addiction among young people. Whether it is
substances, screens, gambling, or paradoxically, social media, the impact is deeply troubling
— not just because of what these behaviours take away from our generation, but because of
what they prevent us from becoming.
Over the years, I have seen classmates, acquaintances and friends slowly lose touch with
who they were. Their dreams faded, their energy changed, and their ability to stay focused
or hopeful diminished. The scariest part? Many of them did not realize it was happening.
This is not just a personal concern — it is a societal one. Addiction does not just rob
potential from individuals; it creates a ripple effect of emotional, academic, and social
struggles that touch families, schools, and communities.
What I would like to help solve is not just the addiction itself, but the lack of early
intervention and open dialogue around it. I believe that technology can play a positive role
— from AI-powered early warning tools to personalized recovery support platforms. But I
also believe that peer-led education, empathy, and accessible mental health resources are
the key.
At Tiffin University, it is my firm belief that I can develop the knowledge, skills, and
confidence to contribute to this fight — not as a moral crusader, but as someone who
believes our generation deserves better. I do not have all the answers yet. But I know that
ignoring the problem is not one of them.
3. Communication is the key to every relationship, be that of friendship, love or hatred.
Meaning, if the proper channels are used, through the right language, a compromise can be
reached and conflicts can be avoided. Since the dawn of time, people have managed to find
a way of communication, be that through signs, mimics, gestures, singing, dancing or words.
The mere way of communicating through words is only 20-30 % of the entire process of
communication, meaning the verbal one, while the non-verbal comprises the rest.
Facilitating communication entails better relationships in all aspects, among people from all
walks of life but, the most supreme result of this triggers a smaller number of conflicts. On a
daily basis we see or hear people having trouble with their peers, neighbours, friends,
coworkers, due to a harsh exchange of words. When it comes to business, the situation
worsens if the importance of communication is not considered from the first stages.
It is true that 30 years ago the idea of using, hiring or being advised by an expert in
communication seemed abstract but nowadays, a referent in public relations, a
communication expert can be of use in most domains in order to ensure stability and why
noy avoid conflicts.
The purpose of my underlining the crucial part communication plays in our life is to try to
make others aware of the fact that being a better communicator leads to having a better life
from all perspectives. This should be studied not only on universities but earlier in life, in
high school the latest as there is a lot to be learnt and it is my firm belief that everybody’s
life would benefit from specialized classes in this matter. Of course, it is extremely hard in
our education system due to the lack of specialized personnel, which can be changed if the
curriculum in universities is a little changed and for those willing to teach after graduation, it
becomes mandatory to attend a course in communication.
