postr/StutterAugust 17, 2025

Worried about pursuing an English Literature degree as a stutterer

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Worried about pursuing an English Literature degree as a stutterer Im 19 and ive stuttered for as long as i can remember,ive got bullied in school about ny stutter but i managed. iam at a point where ive to go to a uni and im seriously thinking to persue an English literature degree as im really interested in this program.. My hesitation is that , literature programs involve discussions in groups ,presentations and interpretations OUT LOUD, and that's exactly where my stutter makes me hold back. I love reading and analysing texts but im afraid my speech will hold me back and cause daily mental breakdowns after classes.. For anyone who stutters, do u think doing English literature is a good idea as a stutterer? I literally cry every damn day about my stutter and how it's limiting my life Any advise or,speech excercise would mean alot

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Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessSchool & Academic LifePublic Speaking