USC

During October 2011, my confidence changed for the better. I went from someone who felt that they had no value in the world, due to my irrational fear of being humiliated, to someone who believed in their worth to the world. After class one day, my English teacher called me to stay behind and said “Qaks, I would like you to consider joining my public speaking society.” I was left shocked and confused. I was terrorized by thoughts like, “How could a shy, timid boy like myself join such a society?” However, I joined based on my teacher’s recommendation. Despite my trepidation of failure, I…