commentr/StutterFebruary 11, 2018

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Friend I am sorry to hear. When I was in college I use to use a website called rate my professors and this was student feedback on classes and professors. Comments would include whether or not oral presentations were required. If I found out a certain teacher or class was heavy in public speaking I would blacklist and avoid that class/teacher at all costs. Sometimes you can even find a class syllabus online or from the college/department website. But in your case it told you after the fact which is a huge bummer. I'll tell you a story of what I did on the first day of class when we had to do a speaking activity. I WALKED OUT! I did refund that class but did not get a full refund only a certain amount but damn that is how bad I hate speaking in classes. I am all done with college now and as I reflect I have gave some very bad presentations with lots of noticeable stuttering, some really ok ones and some in the middle. Before I start the presentation I would tell the class I have a speech-impairment so that they know. A lot of the people in the class would congratulate you on giving a presentation despite fumbling on your words. Get this though, a lot of "normal" people who don't stutter hate public speaking! I at least finished my presentation when other non-stutterers would not show up for class to present or they would drop out. Have you ever thought about joining a local National Stuttering Association chapter in where you live? I'm apart of one but have been too busy to drop in. Ever consider joining Toastmasters to work on public speaking? I was a member of Toastmasters but stopped going due to work demands.

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School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & Support

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School & Academic LifeAvoidance & SubstitutionAdvice OfferedEmployment & Career

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