I'm currently pursuing a MSc, so I've been in the higher education system for some time. I've had my ups and downs, although more ups than downs. I've very much enjoyed the first couple of years, mainly because of partying (I don't really stutter when I'm drunk). However, starting my MSc I did struggle quite a lot. I've recently begun a course with fewer people (20-30) which focuses a lot on workshops, group works, presentations etc. As the rest of you, I assume, I've always hated that stuff. I've also always hated stuttering. I got more fed up with stuttering controlling my life, so I've begun to make an effort to always raise my hand in that class, do the presentation, say a little extra when discussing in smaller groups. Saying that sentence, that I know I will struggle with. What's really helped a lot is slowing down. Slowing down the speed of my speech, slowing down my breathing. Being more calm. I know, that's easy to say. But it really helps. But first you have to start. That's the hard part. I still struggle. But for every time I do it, the less I struggle.