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Rajasi, a UIUC-area student and non-native English speaker, joined McKinley Toastmasters and found a supportive place to practice, get feedback, and build confidence.
If public speaking, presentations, or networking aren't your strong suit, this might be worth checking out.
Hey all welcoming the incoming class! One thing that isn't on the typical "clubs to join" list but honestly should be: there's a Toastmasters club (McKinley #467) that meets right at the Champaign Public Library, super close to campus.
If you've ever frozen up giving a presentation, gotten nervous in an interview, or just want to get more comfortable speaking off the cuff, it's a solid low-key way to practice regular people, no professor, no grade, just practice and feedback in a room that's actually rooting for you.
Visiting as a guest is completely free, no commitment, no signup in advance just show up. If you like it and want to join as a member, there's a reasonable membership fee (goes toward materials and the org itself, not some club cash grab), but there's zero pressure to join after visiting.
Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:30–8pm.
Info: mckinley.toastmastersclubs.org
Not affiliated with the university, just a community group that could give you real world experience with professionals.
Hey everyone! 👋
If you want to build absolute confidence, lose the "ums" and "ahs," and ace your public speaking skills before the next semester starts, McKinley Toastmasters is the perfect place to practice.
We are a welcoming, low-pressure club where college students and community members practice public speaking, leadership, and impromptu thinking. Off-season/break is the perfect time to build these habits without the stress of a full course load!
We meet weekly, and this Wednesday we are diving into Speaking with Authenticity and Authority.
Guests are always welcome to just sit in and watch absolutely no pressure to speak!
👉 **Check out our schedule and get the meeting link on our website:**https://mckinley.toastmastersclubs.org/
Hey everyone!
If you want to build absolute confidence, lose the "ums" and "ahs," and ace your public speaking skills before the next semester starts, McKinley Toastmasters is the perfect place to practice.
We are a welcoming, low-pressure club where college students and community members practice public speaking, leadership, and impromptu thinking. Off-season/break is the perfect time to build these habits without the stress of a full course load!
We meet weekly, and this Wednesday we are diving into Speaking with Authenticity and Authority.
Guests are always welcome to just sit in and watch absolutely no pressure to speak!
Check out our schedule and get the meeting link on our website: https://mckinley.toastmastersclubs.org/
Hey kinda random, but how do people usually find local clubs or groups around Champaign? I’m part of a small public speaking group and we’re trying to get the word out without it feeling like an ad. Curious what actually works or what you’d pay attention to.