8:00 AM - Class Leaders - SPC2608

 Isabella sequea  September 16 , 2025      When I first signed up for this class, I honestly didn’t know how to feel. I’ve always been a nervous speaker, and it doesn’t matter if it’s in person or through Zoom , the nerves always find me. As soon as I know I have to present, I start overthinking everything. I’ve seen people completely freeze in the middle of a presentation, and honestly, I’ve been one of those people before. I always worried it would happen again or that I’d lose control of my emotions and end up crying in front of everyone. Just the thought of that possibility made me anxious before I even started.But as we went through the different presentations in this class, I started to realize something important. Public speaking wasn’t just about logging into Zoom, turning on your camera, and reading off slides. It wasn’t about rushing through so you could be done as fast as possible, which is something i tend to do because of nerves . It was something m...

When I think about this first presentation project in public speaking, I realize that these speeches were about much more than sitting in front of our computer and talking to the class completing an assignment. At first, I assumed the main goal would be learning how to deliver information in a clear way, but as I look back on the process as a whole, I see that it was also about building confidence, developing discipline, and learning to adapt in real time. These lessons go far beyond the classroom and into everyday life. Public speaking is a skill that will be useful in almost any situation, whether I need to give a professional presentation at work, pitch an idea to a group, explain a project to teammates, or even deliver a speech at a personal event like a wedding. Having multiple chances to practice in a safe classroom environment is going to allow everyone to make mistakes and grow from them. Each presentation gave me something new to think about and improve upon, and I see the ent...