Making speaking presentations in college can be a challenge for certain students. The ability to orate in front of a group of people may seem nerve-wracking and cause stress. I was uncomfortable with presenting for a long time, dating back to my high school years. I became more comfortable when I had a realization about a perspective that makes presenting much easier, the idea that an audience of your peers and professor is not there to heckle you. Your audience in a college setting is there to listen and give their input on your ideas. That mentality improved my self-confidence.