I have always been very intimidated by oral presentations. Even as a child, I was unable to sing, dance, or play any instrument as long as I was on stage. I always felt paralyzed if I felt like I was being judged or observed. This fear played a big role in my decision not to major in communications, and change my degree to Creative and Professional writing. Sad, I know.
I have always been good at expressing my thoughts on paper. No matter the issue, I have always felt confident about pulling out a notebook and pen, as a stress relief or as an enjoyable moment in my little “bubble”.
Now that I am almost in my third year of college, I am starting to wonder how I am going to deal with job interviews and important “talks” in front of people of influence. Unfortunately, at that point, I am convinced that a letter would be insignificant and my ease at writing would be unnecessary.
I think that during middle school and high school, students should be taught to be comfortable with speaking in front of a class or large audiences. It is a mandatory part of life, and if one is uncomfortable speaking in front of others, it is a serious handicap in his or her life. I have always admired the students that could prepare a speech before a class, and not feel the slightest anxiety. I was always the kind of girl to prepare a week in advance, already freaking out about it.
I am starting to work on it now, but I still regret not having been comfortable with speaking naturally and genuinely in front of others in the past.
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