Build Confidence Through Public Speaking & Debate

Claire D.

Newton, MA

It was inspiring, eye opening!

I know I can actually speak in front of a crowd now! You meet really great people, and you make new friends, and you get pretty close to them. We have great instructors. They’re amazing, they’re the best.

Rachel R.

Manhattan, NY

You get a lot smarter!

You get to speak up on what you think. You might not know anything about the topic, but when you do research, you’re like oh yeah, I can do this. It’s a great time, and debating is really really fun, and you get a lot smarter!

Rohit S.

Acton, MA

I expected it to be boring, but it was the total opposite!

I liked that we learned at the same time we also had fun. Before, I had a fear of public speaking - I didn’t want to public speak at all. But now I have the confidence to go in front of my classmates and talk!

Zach F.

Manhattan, NY

So inviting and welcoming

Lumos has increased every single one of my debate skills. It’s a place surrounded by supportive people you can consider your friends even if you just got there that day. Everyone is just so inviting and welcoming here.

Rachel H.

Westchester, NY

Best summer program ever

It was like the best summer program I’ve ever been to. I used to get nervous before I stood up and talked, but Lumos made me comfortable with public speaking. Lumos it just raises your confidence level, and makes you stronger!

Wubet J.

Westchester, NY

I was really nervous but it was great!

On the first day I was really nervous! I was sitting on the bench listening to music being antisocial. My instructor, Lindsey, came up to me and she talked to me. She made me laugh so hard I cried! I like the people here, they’re all really nice.