From Nervous Interview to NSGC Leadership: How I Found My Voice at NIAT NRI University

I never saw myself becoming part of NSGC. When the elections were announced at NIAT NRI University, I was just curious about who would get selected. Then one sir casually asked me to fill out the form. I did it without really thinking about what it meant. But I got called for the interview, and suddenly it felt real.

The Interview That Changed Everything

Walking into that interview room, my hands would not stop shaking. It was my first interview experience, and I had no idea what to expect. The questions came, and I blanked out on some of them. I was terrified. But somewhere in the middle of it, I decided to just answer--right or wrong, it didn't matter. I gave it my best shot and walked out feeling like I had at least tried.

Three people got selected. I was one of them. I still don't know how, but I was.

The First Speech Almost Broke Me

Then came the campaigning. On day one, they sent me to speak in a classroom. I was completely unprepared and honestly, I blanked out in front of everyone. It was embarrassing. That evening, I went home and spent hours practicing--what I would say, how I would say it, what I would do with my hands. I needed to not mess this up again.

The next day, I spoke in every section. This time I was nervous but I was ready. I could feel the difference. Each speech got better, and by the end of the day, I wasn't just surviving--I was actually connecting with people.

Winning Taught Me Something Unexpected

When they announced me as an NSGC member, I felt this wave of happiness and confidence I'd never experienced before. But it wasn't just about winning. It was about realizing I could do something that absolutely terrified me.

What I've Learned Since

Being part of NSGC has taught me skills I never would have picked up otherwise. I've learned how to organize events, how to speak confidently in front of groups, how to lead a team, and how to handle last-minute chaos when things go wrong--because they always do.

• Event organization from zero to execution
• Managing people and delegating tasks
• Handling pressure and problem-solving on the fly
• Building confidence through repeated practice

I'm not going to pretend it's all been smooth. There have been moments where I felt completely out of my depth. But every single time, I chose to push forward instead of backing out. That's the biggest thing I've learned at NIAT NRI University--that growth happens on the other side of nervousness, not on the safe side of it.