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I can definitely share a time when I felt a surge of confidence in my studies. It was about two years ago during my freshman year at State University. It was the end of our first semester around January 2022. The final assessment was a bit daunting for me as a first-year student, but I was determined to do well. Instead of a traditional exam, our professor opted for a project-based assessment. While the research aspect was not challenging for me, as I have always been a good researcher, the presentation component was really difficult. I have a history of social anxiety and struggle with public speaking. I am quite shy, so the thought of presenting in front of my classmates filled me with fear. I dedicated myself to tackle this head-on. I practiced every day, speaking in front of my mirror and managing every detail of my presentation. It was a 30-page presentation, so it was quite a task. The day of the presentation arrived, and I was surprised by how well I did. I felt confident and delivered a strong presentation. My professor was incredibly impressed and awarded me the highest mark in the class. I was the only student to receive full marks. It was a huge boost to my confidence. There were about 15 or 16 students in the class, and I was the only one who achieved that score. I was incredibly proud of myself.
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