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She was a brilliant student but
not a natural communicator. Being called upon to give the valedictorian
speech at her graduation ceremony was a nightmare for her. “I can write
down answers to tests” she said, “ But I simply don’t know what to say
or how to say it”.
I asked her if she would have
trouble speaking to her own friends about how she felt about
graduating. She said “Oh no. I am delighted that the studying is over
and at long last I am going to practise medicine. We have discussed
this day late into the night, never believing it would really happen”.
Who had helped her most? I asked. “Oh my parents have been wonderful
she said. They didn’t have much money but they worked very hard to help
me and my tutors were always there when I needed them…”. “Did you like
the college?” I pressed her. “Yes, I made so many friends there and I
will miss them but I intend to keep in touch”. “Had she any special
memories?” I pressed. She smiled and remembered the first day she had
been in theatre. She was afraid she was going to faint.
“Well you have almost written
your own speech” I told her. “It’s all about what college has meant for
you and for your fellow students. Your speech should mention those who
helped you and, of course, the friends you made and the experiences you
had here. It should also speak about the opportunities you all have in
the future”. You forgot one thing though. “What is tha?” she asked. “I
think perhaps you should end with a good luck wish to your fellow
students”, I suggested. She smiled and said “It’s really just like
speaking to my family and friends, isn’t it?”. “That’s it”, I said. “No
wonder you are the valedictioran”.
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not a natural communicator. Being called upon to give the valedictorian
speech at her graduation ceremony was a nightmare for her. “I can write
down answers to tests” she said, “ But I simply don’t know what to say
or how to say it”.
I asked her if she would have
trouble speaking to her own friends about how she felt about
graduating. She said “Oh no. I am delighted that the studying is over
and at long last I am going to practise medicine. We have discussed
this day late into the night, never believing it would really happen”.
Who had helped her most? I asked. “Oh my parents have been wonderful
she said. They didn’t have much money but they worked very hard to help
me and my tutors were always there when I needed them…”. “Did you like
the college?” I pressed her. “Yes, I made so many friends there and I
will miss them but I intend to keep in touch”. “Had she any special
memories?” I pressed. She smiled and remembered the first day she had
been in theatre. She was afraid she was going to faint.
“Well you have almost written
your own speech” I told her. “It’s all about what college has meant for
you and for your fellow students. Your speech should mention those who
helped you and, of course, the friends you made and the experiences you
had here. It should also speak about the opportunities you all have in
the future”. You forgot one thing though. “What is tha?” she asked. “I
think perhaps you should end with a good luck wish to your fellow
students”, I suggested. She smiled and said “It’s really just like
speaking to my family and friends, isn’t it?”. “That’s it”, I said. “No
wonder you are the valedictioran”.
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