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Campus Life!

Sunset Village Living

  • Premier residential experience

Your Home at UCLA:

  • Air-conditioned rooms
  • Private bathrooms
  • 24/7 monitoring
  • Modern amenities
Dining!

Top-Ranked Dining

  • Award-winning cuisine

Dining Experience:

  • Diverse menu options
  • Local ingredients
  • Dietary accommodations
  • Fresh, healthy choices
Activities!

Recreation Facilities

  • Multiple sports & activities

Activity Spaces:

  • Soccer & softball fields
  • Jogging trails
  • Yoga spaces
  • Frisbee areas
Program Details & Campus Life

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From move-in to final presentations - explore our comprehensive guide to campus life, daily schedules, and program highlights

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Everything parents need to know about move-in, schedules, housing, and campus logistics

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Success Framework

Extensive Checklist for Success

At Capitol Debate, we ensure that every aspect of public speaking and debate is thoroughly addressed. Our comprehensive checklist is meticulously designed to track and guide each student's progress.

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Voice!

Vocal Quality Mastery

  • Perfect your vocal delivery

Key Voice Elements:

  • Voice projection & clarity
  • Effective vocal variety
  • Strategic use of pauses
  • Emphasis techniques
Non-Verbal!

Body Language Excellence

  • Master non-verbal communication

Non-Verbal Skills:

  • Purposeful gestures
  • Commanding stage presence
  • Strategic eye contact
  • Expressive facial control
Structure!

Speech Architecture

  • Build compelling speeches

Speech Structure:

  • Powerful openings
  • Clear main points
  • Logical transitions
  • Memorable conclusions
Cross-Ex!

Strategic Cross-Examination

  • Master the art of questioning

Cross-Ex Skills:

  • Strategic questioning
  • Answer preparation
  • Time management
  • Composure control
Refute!

Refutation Techniques

  • Counter arguments effectively

Refutation Skills:

  • Clear signposting
  • Strategic ordering
  • Impact assessment
  • Argument comparison
Closing!

Persuasive Closings

  • End debates powerfully

Closing Techniques:

  • Powerful summation
  • Victory articulation
  • Emotional connection
  • Call to action