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Get Smart about College and Social Anxiety

Meeting new people is always a challenge, but for a person with social anxiety, it seems impossible. We’re not entirely sure how to start a conversation. And if we manage to get through that hurdle, continuing the conversation isn’t a piece of cake either. We may seem calm and composed on the outside, but our [...]

By |October 5th, 2015|College Students|0 Comments

Four Steps to Squash Your Public Speaking Fears

It was my first day of college. I considered raising my hand to answer a question, but I was paralyzed by fear. The thought of speaking caused my stomach to knot and my heart to beat against my chest. My body began to shake like a leaf. I understand the fear of public speaking through [...]