Guest mmhs12345 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 ok so I just finished my frosh and like people were super crazy, hyped. And like I realised that ok im a guy who easily can talk to people and jokes a lot with friends ( im like the centre of jokes with friends) but like around people i dont know, im shyer and have trouble making jokes as eaily than it would be if it were to be with my friends. I want to be able to get rid of this annoying situtation cause I feel it will like hinder me in interview skills wise, talking to big group skills wise. WHat im trying to say is that like I saw frosh leaders speak with EXCELlent confidence and I want that to be in me too. I want that quality. Any suggestions please? and is it necessary to be like the people I saw they were like immature people who swore but like made friends esaily. I dont wanna be about that life. Even though I do swear and make rude jokes, idk like I CANT TAKE A PERSON SERIOUS WHO DOESNT HUSTL FOR GRADES THE WAY i DO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nino Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Maybe you should work on your grammar first..../half jk You can always try Toastmasters if you're interested, that might help you with public speaking skills or communication skills in general. To me I think some people are just naturally talented at speaking, but it can definitely be acquired later on in life if you really put your mind to it. As for making friends, while I do agree the goofy outgoing down-to-earth type people make friends really quickly, I do not think you need to imitate that kind of personality if it is just not your thing. I'm sure there is a good mix of personalities among your peers, no need to rush things really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Just be yourself, hopefully motivated with a strong work ethic, stay on top of academics and nature will take its course. Personally, in undergrad, I stayed away from party people and was a serious, studious student as part of my plan to be a straight A student and get into medicine. I stuck to the plan and got in on my first attempt. I did not allow distractions, I stayed focused. For volunteering, I had to step out of my comfort zone and in return, I lost my shyness, developed skills with patients and my accumulated life experiences put me in good stead for the MMI. Don't envy others, just proceed at your own pace and you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nem90 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Just be yourself, hopefully motivated with a strong work ethic, stay on top of academics and nature will take its course. Personally, in undergrad, I stayed away from party people and was a serious, studious student as part of my plan to be a straight A student and get into medicine. I stuck to the plan and got in on my first attempt. I did not allow distractions, I stayed focused. For volunteering, I had to step out of my comfort zone and in return, I lost my shyness, developed skills with patients and my accumulated life experiences put me in good stead for the MMI. Don't envy others, just proceed at your own pace and you will be fine. I always try to reflect on this quote regarding your last sentence: "You do not make progress in climbing a mountain (neither real or ethereal) by standing around gawking and whining at how much further and faster others are climbing" Dug it somewhere on **DELETED**. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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