Barnard Speaking Fellows work with groups of students in “speaking intensive” courses to develop their presentation and leadership skills. 

The Barnard Speaking Fellows are a select group of Barnard students who have applied for and been accepted into this demanding program, which requires them to be among Barnard’s best public speakers, and to have strong leadership and teaching abilities.    

Here's what students have to say about working with the Speaking Fellows:

“I definitely feel so much more confident in my public speaking skills.”

“I feel like this is helping me with life.  Even when I’m not presenting, I think, ‘Am I being powerful right now?’”

“The Fellow was insightful, engaging, and fun. She made the two hours fly by.”

“I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed it so much. Even though I consider myself a good speaker, I definitely learned a lot.”