TSA Reflection

Just last week I represented my school in TSA Colorado; my category was Children's Storybook. I had to create a fully illustrated storybook for Children and then had to both read and do an interview for the judges. The interview was the biggest part of the competition in all and it truthfully was the part that made me the most nervous, but it went a lot differently than I thought. First off, the judges weren't who I expected them to be per say. I was expecting older people who'd look through our work with a critical eye; in contrast most judges were actually younger people whole looked to be college graduates at the most. The certaintly knew what they were doing, but it calmed me to know I was talking and being interviewed by people more close to my own age group. The questions didn't go as in depth as I thought they'd be they more so asked the simple questions like: "What inspired this story?", "What tools did you use?", "How did you work together?". Though do be noted they expect answers to come from both team members or else you'll be marked off points. The environment over all was very relaxed, though you still have to maintain professionalism  When I was said in done I felt really good about myself and how the interview went. I was able to take third place and make it into Nationals.