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Your stutter is only a problem because you're ashamed of it, my friend. You're a person who stutters and there's nothing wrong with that. Don't apologize, don't try and hide it, just accept it and things will get better. I know that's much easier said than done, but if you dread speaking and you avoid situations that force you to speak to strangers, you'll never get better. Someone else said this in another comment, but don't let your stutter define your future. If you like business and want to major in business, then you should absolutely do it. Also just wanted to add that as an electrical engineer myself, I can tell you engineers typically have to do a lot of talking. I have at the very least 3 meetings per day in which I have to talk to all sorts of people. Engineers give presentations, talk to people at other companies, and collaborate with other engineers on a daily basis. One thing that really helps me is disclosing my stutter ahead of time. If I begin a presentation or a meeting with "Hey my name is ______. I have a stutter, so please be patient as I may need extra time to speak," it gets rid of the anxiety of trying to hide my stutter. It also makes you seem more confident because you're taking ownership of your stutter. I hope this helps. I was a college student a few years ago as well; I know how nerve-wracking it is to think of your future in the professional world as a stutterer, but DO NOT give up because of your stutter. The president of the United States, whether you like him or not, is a person who stutters. If one of us can become president, you can be a successful business major no problem.