It was the first day of my freshman year in college. It was a warm sunny day, and I was eager to experience walking from class to class outside for the first time. That may not seem like a big deal for most people, but it felt like newfound freedom to me; a breath of fresh air. I was unusually calm for something as overwhelming as this, but I did not question it. I told myself that I was a new person here. I could be whoever I desired. As I walked out of my dorm that morning for my 9am class, I checked my schedule to see where I needed to go. My first class was public speaking in room 232. My stomach instantly dropped. The calmness I once felt left my body in a rush. Public speaking was my worst fear. I stuttered and mumbled and shook each time I entered a crowded room. Speaking in front of a whole classroom has never been on my bucket list. I fretfully continued my journey to room 232. I attempted to give myself a pep talk along the way to help calm my nerves, but nothing was helping. I told myself that this was not …show more content…
I had arrived at my destination- a lot sooner than I wanted to. I hurried in the classroom to get the best seat, which was always in the back row by a window. The professor walked in with an energy that I had never encountered before. She carried herself with an air of confidence. She spoke with certainty. She introduced herself and dove right into the first lesson before the first five minutes of class were even over. She informed us that today we would be introducing ourselves to the entire class. I could feel myself becoming nauseous. My hands started shaking and my mind started sorting through a million cliché facts about myself. I could not seem to think of my favorite color at the moment. I am an average, boring, normal eighteen-year-old girl who has a crippling fear of public speaking. That is as far as I got before I heard the professor call my
I am here today to convince you that the outrageously rude, belligerent, and hazardous road hogs also known as ‘cyclists in central London’ should be put into Room 101. Cyclists are impertinent, self centred people who feel that whatever they do is correct. They ride around on their annoying two wheeled children’s toys, which have no protection, and they render themselves invisible by refusing to wear reflective clothing.
One of my more vivid experiences of public speaking was when I was taking a class at a community college. While taking this class I would often have to give speeches and demonstrations in front of the class. As I was waiting for my turn to give my very first speech, I was very certain that I would have no problems at all, it would a piece of cake, or so I thought. All of a sudden, I hear my name being called as it was my turn to deliver a knockout performance, but as I stood in front of that small class of people I just blanked out. An overwhelming amount of anxiety came over of me. I could feel my heart beginning to race and my hands starting to sweat. I could not for the life of me remember what I was going supposed say. In addition, the
Heart racing, knees shaking, arms trembling; it was the first day of my sophomore year and I was about to enter my AP World History, class. My palms were sweaty; I didn’t know what to expect, but afterward, the teacher gave a brief overview of the course. He mentioned how it was rigorous and demanding course, and it would prepare us for college-level courses, such as developing our speaking skills and helping us receive college credits. We focused on teaching the class about the content, which was good opportunity to defeat my fear. At this point, I had to get over my fear of presenting in front of others, but the thought of it tortured me. All I could think of was my 10-year-old self speechlessly standing in front of many students with so
My name is Yenifer Matamoros, and I am currently in a triple in Meletia room 341. I know that when I asked if I was able to move into another triple, there weren't any available, but I am still wondering if there is still a possibility of moving into another dorm. The hygienic issues with a particular roommate are still happening and I have tried to tolerate it, but it is getting to a point to where I don't even feel comfortable being in dorm anymore.
Along the Little Miami river lays an unincorporated community called Kings Mills, Ohio. To put it into perspective this community lies less than a mile east of Kings Island, the renowned amusement park. Kings Mills is home to many urban legends, spook stories, and haunts. Many of which can be googled however, this one cannot.
When the cops went into the crime seen they saw splattered blood everywhere on the walls in her parents room. Most people say Courtneys room was the most horrifying because she died suffering. After five years nobody lived in house 166 because they say it was haunted with Courtney and her killer
I did not expect this lack of effort from you,” he lectured. That was the breaking point of my composure. The tears that I had been holding back rushed down my face, and I was angry at myself for letting my presentation go to waste. How could I explain to my teacher that I truly had practiced? How could I tell him that I had repeated my soliloquy in the shower, presented it in front of my roommate so many times that she could recite it without thinking, practiced it in different voices in the mirror, and even read it in my head before falling asleep? I had done everything I could to prepare, but as soon as I stood in front of the class, my mind went
On November 2, 2016, approximately 1630 hours, I was dispatched to apartment room 4401 in reference of a disagreement between two parties.
The room 210,probably most indefinable and impenetrable chamber on earth,lives four contradictory and eccentrical gentlemen who experienced very specific behavior and habitats.
I walk in with my heart rate skyrocketing, and stomach is churning. It’s a new start to my sophomore year. That is what I need, a place where no one knows me or what I have done. I walk into the office to get my locker number and schedule. “Hi, I, uh am here for my schedule.” The lady at the desk gave me a strange look “Oh you’re the new kid Philip right?”. I nodded, I hate when people call me Philip it makes me sound like an old guy, like old people are nice but I’m not old, now I feel bad for old people. “Alright deary here you go.” She smiles while handing me my combo and schedule. “Thank you.” I walk out and head to the my first class. I walked to my class, I was standing in front of the door to scared to open it, I’m just so nervous what if no one likes me. I decided to open it and within a second all eyes were on me, but only one stood out. They belonged to this boy who had a fringe like mine and eyes that can make anyone melt. “Class this is the new student Philip” the teacher said taking my attention off the boy, “Oh ya hi, but I go by phil not Philip, sorry it just sounds like a
This public speaking course has taught me alot by helping me to become a better person and by growing me into something I never thought I could be.Speaking out loud always made me nervous, even when I was just reading a sentence from a book to some of my closest friends. Even though we are not even halfway through the school year, I have learned and improved so much. One of the first things this class had taught me was all about body language and how to present yourself to make an impression. Little things that we do can make us seem small, such as slouching, crossing our arms and legs, and looking at the ground, while others make us appear big, for instance, stretching, sitting up straight, and taking up alot space. Properly presenting yourself is important and can make a big difference in your life, whether it is for a job interview, meeting new people, or speaking in front of your peers. I have also learned to control and overcome my nervous habits, for example, playing with my hair, rocking back and forth, and moving my hands. Habits like these show the audience that you are nervous and it may turn their attention away from your speech and onto your actions. The audience-speaker relationship was also a great thing to learn. This relationship shows cause and effect, for example, when you lose the attention of your audience you may begin to second guess yourself leaving you to becoming nervous and self conscious. You then may start to panic and your speech may become a
"Everything is not what is seems to be and AMES ROOM is one of those occasions." Ames Room may seem like a normal room but it's really not, it's basically an illusion that tricks the eye into making a person look smaller in one corner but bigger in the other.
I’m sitting in a room belonging solely to myself. The walls are white as snow and the room is filled with the elegant sound of absolutely nothing. The thermostat as low as it can go filling the room with cool air. The floors as cold as frozen windows on a freezing winter day piercing my body with desired chiles. In a room filled with my creative projects and spectacular assets I’m welcomed with authentic comfort and satisfaction. My boots in the middle of the floor and uniforms draped across the door my camouflage reminds me that I’m a part of society change. Its 4:00pm and my ears are warmed with loud sounds outside the door sign of relief, frustration, and the erg of relaxation. Taken in by the smell of Hawaiian breeze air freshener giving my room a fresh flower garden scent in the atmosphere. I lay down in my bed on a fluffy mattress that comforts every bone and muscle in my body. Starring into the full body mirror that bring out my true beauty effortlessly enhancing my unique body and face structure. Taking a deep breath and unwinding from a long day’s work this is what I have been anticipating all day long.
As an introvert speaking in front of teachers and classmates has always been a challenge. Hearing those words “We will present next class” fills my body with terror. No matter how well I know my topic I mentally freak out. Scared that I will mess up and end up with a bad grade. Terrified that students with make fun of me. Sometimes I’m too nervous to answer even a simple question. It’s a never-ending process. As my last week of high school approached I was relieved that most of the projects and presentations were over. However, I still had one final speech. My speech for Spanish class at speech festival.
How I first portray myself to my new professor - Mr. Berkel - is shoddy and atrocious. He stands at sturdy 6 feet and 7 inches tall, he towers over me, I can’t help but to stumble over my words, tense up with anxiety and look like an utter fool. After I’m done embarrassing myself, Mr. Berkel begins with proper introductions as we talk about the programs expectations and assignments ahead. As we go all through the basics, he mentions to me that the course had officially started last week and that I’ll need to buy my uniform soon. I stand there horrified that I’ve already missed a week also that I’m already behind my fellow classmates, who, now that I glance at are fitted in crisp white shirts, the puffy chef’s hat, plus the black and white striped pants. I feel the sting of red spread over my face in complete embarrassment. Eventually, after settling everything, it’s time for demonstrations.