So, it’s time for DECA. It’s time to take the test, present our hard work, and sit back and receive our hard earned medals and glass. I’m, of course, no DECA expert, but I have had my fair share of DECA success. Last year, freshman year, one of my best friends and I competed in the Advertising Campaign event, which is now split into three different events, the Integrated Marketing Campaign event. We made it past district to state, but unfortunately didn’t make ICDC, which is understandable as we chose one of the harder events rather than the primary business events that most freshmen take.
This year, my sister and I have taken on the challenge of the Integrated Marketing Campaign Product event. At first, I definitely thought it would be much easier to compete in one of the sub events of the event I did last year. I finally started actually working on it this week, and I realized that there is just so much to consider. I haven’t even gotten past the description because there are so many factors to this event. I’ll keep you guys updated on my progress, but as of right now, I’m trying to work on it as much as possible. It just takes so much time though. If you have any tips for me, please comment them below! Make sure to leave a like as well!
My favorite part of DECA has been hanging out with friends. DECA is such a friendly organization and you can meet so many different people. I will never forget that state conference in Dallas last year, and even the district one, and I can’t wait for three more in the years to come. DECA truly is something special. Another part of DECA that I love has been simply been competing in events. I’ve grown to love written events, even though they’re a ton of work.
#1 thing to do in a written event presentation: BE CONFIDENT. Make sure you know what you’re talking about. Create some unique aspects to your presentation. Have good visuals. BE DIFFERENT. Stand out against the rest of the competitors. Don’t get nervous. Be kind and thank the judge. Answer questions confidently and know your topic well enough to do this.
Perfection is unattainable, but ICDC isn’t. I don’t know much about role plays but I can near promise you that if you follow all of those tips for written event presentations, you will be ICDC bound.
Ok actually, I don’t promise it, because DECA is also about your knowledge in the actual business itself. But, good luck to all and have fun!
May the odds be ever in your favor this DECA season! Hope to see y’all at ICDC!
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