Does the thought of standing up in front of your class to give a presentation make you nauseous? Don’t worry – I used to be in the same boat. It’s completely normal to get anxiety around public speaking. But there’s a course at Bentley that can help you overcome this fear of public speaking: COM210 Effective Speaking.
COM210 Effective Speaking is a communications class focused all around improving your public speaking skills. You won’t find any tests or quizzes in this class. Instead, all of your tests and exams are replaced with oral speeches centered around topics of your choice and interests. You can give speeches about anything – as long as you give them well.
COM210 helps in so many ways. It helps you reduce the stress you feel before big events like interviews, presentations, playoffs, or dates. It also helps you build confidence and self esteem. And, obviously, it helps you speak better in front of others and large audiences.
This course is perfect for any major out there. In other words, you don’t have to be an IDCC major to take this course! Public speaking skills are beneficial to every job. Aside from your future career, public speaking skills can also help you in your college career by preparing you for class presentations, club elections, and organizational performances.
So next time you are registering for courses and have an extra elective slot, think about taking COM210! You won’t be disappointed!