Looking back, it is crazy to think about how much I have learned in five weeks. I can assert with complete assurance that I know infinitely more about communication, public speaking, and critical listening than I did upon first entering CAS 100. I thought that this class would be pointless for me personally because I can honestly say speech anxiety is not something I struggle with and I knew that upon entrance. I had this idea that the class would be completely focused on facing the fear of speaking in front of people. It turned out to be so much more than that and I believe it was really helpful in making me not just a speaker, but an effective speaker.
Through the course and preparing different speeches, I realized just how much work it is to be a successful speaker. I had never before thought about the prospect of actually having logic behind the outline, relating it to the audience, and maintaining their attention. All the while having to constantly remind myself to choose appropriate and accurate language, keep a good tone, speak at a moderate tempo, and use my body language in a useful manner. From the time the class began until now, my entire thought process regarding public speaking has transformed. I once thought it to be a mindless task of just being comfortable in front of people. I realized, though, that there is a lot to consider if a speech is to be executed successfully. I definitely grew in my approach to public speaking situations.
I know that the skills I have acquired through this course will make me a better student, future career- woman, and overall communicator. I will be able to apply what I have learned to almost every moment in my life because communication is such a huge part of life. Though this class was not something I was looking forward to, it turned out to be a great learning experience and I know it will aid me in all my future endeavours.
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