What was your overall experience being part of TED-Ed Student Talks?

• Positive and Engaging: The overall experience was described as amazing, great, fun, and "absolute peak" by multiple participants.

• Skill Development: Participants highlighted that the club helped them improve their public speaking skills, specifically by reducing shakiness when presenting.

• Social Connection: One respondent enjoyed the opportunity to meet and get to know other people through the club.

• Future Interest: At least one student is excited to participate again next year.

• Challenges: The experience was noted as stressful near the end due to the difficulty of remembering and finishing the speech near the time of the concert.

What is one way this elective impacted you positively?

• Improved Confidence and Public Speaking: Multiple respondents noted a reduction in stage fright or being less afraid to speak publicly, with one student mentioning they can now "yap about something on stage without wanting to jump off a bridge."

• Personal Growth: The elective positively impacted students by helping them learn to try their best to succeed and becoming less afraid to "stand my ground."

• Enjoyment and Social Benefits: Students reported that the elective allowed them to have fun, be on stage, and make new friends.

• Opportunity to Share Ideas: One participant valued the opportunity to talk about "siblings of kids with disabilities."

What is one skill, habit, or mindset you feel you improved during this club?

• Public Speaking Confidence: Multiple respondents significantly improved their comfort and ability in public speaking, specifically overcoming the fear of talking to large groups, speaking in front of a crowd, and reducing nervousness (e.g., legs shaking).

• Speech Development: One respondent learned how to correctly write a speech.

• Mindset and Self-Belief: A respondent improved their mindset, stating they kept telling themselve "I can do" it, reinforced by positive feedback from listeners.

• Verbal Expression: One person noted improvement in speaking their mind.