I really don’t like public speaking. Not at all. Well, let me take that back…when I was in school and a person would read aloud, I always wanted to read so we could just get it over with. I understand now that the point of the exercise was for everyone to get practice so they would be better readers, but I really wanted to read since I read about the fastest of the entire class and didn’t like waiting.
But now, I don’t like giving presentations. I can talk during class discussions without a problem, but there’s something about being in front of a classroom and having to “teach” something to my classmates and peers. I have such good thoughts, but there seems to be a disconnect between my brain and my mouth.
I find that, even when I have notes, I usually read from the slides. I know that makes for a boring presentation because we can all read, but that’s about all I can do without lots of words like“umm” and “like”. I just can’t seem to form coherent sentences.
So, why am I thinking about speeches and presentations and the like? I have two final projects this semester that culminate into a final presentation. One is in front of the whole class and the other is just for two professors. I almost think the presentation without my peers will be easier. Only time will tell…
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Look! You've made it halfway through the month.
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