With racing hearts, queasy stomachs and sweaty palms, college students face a common stressor — the fear of public speaking. Despite the challenges this fear presents, it is a required skill for success in a college environment. Pitt-Johnstown humanities instructor Rachel Kimmel said practice is key to reducing stress. “There is a direct correlation between...
We all encounter anxiety of speaking at some level. We must learn to slow down and focus on the topic and not let it overwhelm us.