Arriette Kasongo

Communication 1020
My Reflection.
Before taking this class, I was extremely terrified by the word public speaking because
Im usually shy and afraid when it comes to public speaking. The first I entered the
communication class what was going on my mind was: I am so going to fail this class because
there is no way Im going in front of all these people and speak. Because I thought was going
be tough and I was going to fall it. But thank God I had the most wonderful teacher ever in this
course who knew what she was doing. She made everything understandable in the easy way
through the entire semester. Compare to where I was in public speaking and now have learned
and accomplish plenty of confidence, how to avoid filler words, eye contact and so much more
about public speaking. Things like how to prepare my speech in a very in truly affective way, is
something that I never knew or though I would be able to but now Im not just able to organize a
perfect speech but also I feel like I am capable to give a very good speech.. I used to miss class
when it was my turn to speak but now Im rather excited to give a speech anywhere at any time.
It feels honestly good to overcome one of my fears in speaking in public. And I am so proud of
myself because I did not know I was able to do this which I did. So happy!!