When you gave a speech during graduation, were you nervous for the first minute of the speech?
350363
When you talk to a crowd of people, especially ones you know, yeah it makes you nervous!
1002590
In college I did one on Saint Bernards.  For my visual, At this end of the speech I had my bf wait outside with my dog a (Saint Bernard) and he brought him in the class.  The instructor LOVED it and I got an A!\nAnyway, just give a speech on something you love, or a hobby or something.  That way you wont have any problem coming up with something to say.
316059
Know what helped me with that? Getting my books and folders together a week before class, and being ready then. I found I was feeling apprehensive *then*, and by the time class began, I had moved past that and was ready to study. Also, I would get up in time for my, say, 8 a.m. classes a week ahead of time. I built up the routine, and as I said, got all the anxiety out ahead of time.
377319
Speaking in front of people doesn't bother me. In fact, when I was in high school, I would trade places with my twin sister to do her speeches in speech class because she was always afraid to do them.
574873
Its always good to break the ice with a joke or witty remark. Dont worry about being nervous and shaky, if you are doing a speech for school everyone knows what you feel like. Be your natural self - dont try to be extremely proper or news anchorman like. Just be yourself, study what you wanna say, so you dont have to use to many notes. Use gestures and mimik where appropriate.
183424
practice is always a good thing.. i have an immense fear of public speaking but find it helpful if i practice on some people first.. as time goes on you'll figure out that u remember more of what ur speach contains and it will all start to flow more smoothly.. if all else fails, think of them nude...lol...
209955
No.  If anything go into the experience with excitement and anticipation.  Obviously you worked hard in school and one of the rewards of that is being accepted into college.  Don't go in scared, you will not do good.  Fear will hold you back.
1009615
You'll be fine.  It's normal to freak out about something you've never done before.  They wouldn't have chosen you if they didn't think you could do it.  You'll love it, you'll be great at it, and you'll make a lot of money when you graduate.  You'll be fine.  Just get you and your children into a routine now so that it's easier when school starts.  The school should have a Student Services Representative/counselor/tutor who can help you if you do encounter any problems.  Don't forget to communicate with your professors, get your assignments done way early so you don't fall behind, and have fun!
641551
i have the same problem...it actually harder for me in front of people that i know...oddly enough, strangers i have no trouble with...but that may just be me. but here are my guild lines\n\n1st know what you are going to say...practice your speech to the point that even if you start freaking out you can still say everything you want to say without thinking\n\n2nd when it comes time for you to make the speech...be calm...close off your emotions as much as you can...almost to the point of not thinking...this does help me\n\n3rd when i was starting out i couldn't make direct eye contact with anyone while giving the speech...this msy not be the case with you but it sure helped with me\n\nrecently i was kinda trust into a position where i had to give speeches about 2 time a week...i can honestly say that the more you do it the better you will get at it...and the easier it will become...so if you are going to have to give a speech quiet often it will get easier\n\njust to let you know after giving a speech i was so nearvous that i would almost be crying at the end of a speech...i am not normally the emotional type but then i was...now i can give speeches with relative ease...still not as good as i want to be but better none the less.\n\ni wish you the best of luck on your speech
649022
You may feel jittery now, but as soon as you get out on the floor your competitive drive kicks in and you give it all you can and have fun. That is how it feels when I have a cheer competition....I get scared about my stunts then when i get out there I put on the confident face and give it all I can... only to discover I was nervous for no reason... the more you perform the less nervous you will be... practice and then give it all you have!! Oh and if yo mess up play it off and smile... looks pretty bad when people just run off!! Peace
97157
Hey, you sound really panicky.Calm down.If you want to get the 1st position, I guess that you will.Condition-Prepare sincerely without being overconfident.
56509
Parsi, you obviously never grew up.  What kind of talk is this?\n\nJade, honey, you have every right to be nervous.  I was in your situation, oh about 24 years ago (I'm 40 and doing fine!).\n\nYou're nervous because you take responsibility for your actions.  And I hate to tell you that this is just a part of growing up, you'll always have thoughts about the future.  I still do.  Because you are nervous you are showing me that you are maturing and becoming more of an adult.\n\nMake the best preparations (plan it out) and carry out your plans.  See if you can meet with a journalist and find out what kind of preparations you can make in high school?\n\nJust remember to be sure you've given it your best effort.  That's what helps me sleep at night.  I tried my best, I know I did, I didn't give up.  I'll do something else.  I will be OK.
1091873
well, i graduated two years ago, and my biggest fear was what was going to happen once i was out.    \n\nhaving to get a real job, go to school, get the money to do so, and eventually move out.\n\nin high school, everything is given to you, once your out, if you dont do it, it wont get done.
678589
Dont be afraid to mean what you say. Seriously. I'm taking a speech class right now, and I fall to pieces if I let my emotions get out of hand.\n\nThat's when I have to realize that these are just people. We all make mistakes. It happens everyday. Don't be afraid to be who you are even if they think if it's the dumbest speech ever.\n\nThe pure success in giving a speech is saying it with pure CONFIDENCE. Your audience may get a different impression if you have boldness and sincereness in what you have to say.
889474
If you will practice what you are going to say and do the presentation will go a lot better for you. I have had the same problems just recently and I have been very nervous at first but then I practice and all turns out well. Also it helps to know that even if you do mess up no one will laugh at you and if they do it doesn't matter anyway. If you just practice well and don't think about it much you will do just fine. I am one of the most shy people I have seen and I have done really well on my presentations.  Good Luck
875318
before you do your presentation listen to some music that makes you feel calm and breathe slowly. i do this when i feel nervous or stressed out about something and it works for me.  i am sure you will do just fine you are not going to faint or throw up   look at it this way you must be pretty important at your job if you are the one who has to speak!!!   YOU CAN DO IT!!! I KNOW YOU CAN!!!!!     GOOD LUCK TO YA!
55785
I used to be very shy, and it would infuriorate me that suddenly when the spotlight was on me, everything smart, or witty, or interesting, simply flew out of my brain. (Especially with people in authority or people of the opposite sex).  In college, this shyness started negatively effecting my grades. (No class participation).  What I finally did was enroll in a speech class. It was terrifying, but soon I started feeling more self-confident, and even got a promotion at work.  People perceive you in a certain way, no matter how incorrect that assumption is.  It is up to you to take control, and show people who you really are.