It’s on Saturday and I haven’t even had a moment to think about what I’m talking about!! AHHHHH I need to do this tomorrow or I am going to really mess it up lol. thanks for the tips! Will take that into account.

I have done a lot of speaking in front of people. Conferences, thesis defense, in front of my students. I was told to be confident and remember you are an expert on whatever you are talking about. Other than that I would say try not to have to read from a paper. It is boring. Have notes though. If you have to read the notes take a few seconds. And don’t file the silence with uhhh…. :) Also, if possible spend time in the room alone. I find that I am more relaxed if I am more familiar with the room I am speaking in. But most important be yourself. They will love you!
I surely wanted to vomit the whole time I was reading my thesis proposal in front of all of the art history professors and other grad students but I survived.

Have fun in Finland!