I did my first ULBS for English on the 18th April 2018. I was quite relieved when I finished it. It's a presentation in front of the class and I personally dislike presenting or talking in front of a crowd. ULBS has started for a while and every time someone picks a number, I always hope that I wouldn't get pick but the fact is it would be my turn eventually because it is compulsory for all of us to do this presentation.
Our presentation was about a book that we read and how the book has an impact our lives. When someone picked my number, I was stunned for a moment. The feeling of fear rushes through me and I had no choice but to face it. I stand up with the book in my hand. My classmates are clapping and I felt worse because those claps sounded more like sarcasm than support.
I was in front of the class and everyone was kind of staring but not really. The weird feeling is still lingering in my mind. I started my presentation and not everyone paid full attention but I didn't mind because my goal is to just finish up as quick as possible and get back to my seat.
To my surprise, it didn't go as terrible as I thought it would and I didn't pause for every word. I actually added more stuff to the presentation than I first intended. I finished my presentation and I was quite happy that I did it.
The presentation wasn't good but at least I am satisfied with it. I hope I can be more confident in the next few presentations in the future because I am 100% positive that the anxiety will hit me like a truck again when that time comes.
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