Oof, I hate public speaking. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to do it a lot in my career, so I'm also trying to get over that fear.
It's really not that bad once you realize that most of the room also feels just as nervous as you. If you think about that, it almost creates a little collective-subconscious-something-ish bond among you and your classmates. No laughs at anyone else because everyone knows they're going through the exact same thing.
Anyway, some tips...
Don't stare at your cards <--extremely important
Talk slowly and articulate
Use appropriate pauses and fluctuate your voice (No one likes a monotone speaker)
Don't fidget. Stand comfortably with your feet slightly apart. No shuffly or leaning to the side or on anything.
But do NOT be a statue. Use LOTS of hand gestures. <--also extremely important for some reason. Just try to make it look natural.
You could also probably find some some sites with tips just in case any of us have left anything important out.
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