Everything will be ok!!! I so relate to this- I’m 42 and still hate nothing more than being asked my name!!! It strikes panic like nothing else! Something that helps me is raising my hand to go first... that way I feel more in control (like I’m choosing to do it, rather than waiting there like a helpless victim), and it also gets it out of the way! It takes such courage to live life when you stutter. It’s so awesome that you are going forward with this pastry course! Don’t let stuttering take away your dreams or scare you away from doing things. You are worthy of all good things in life. Good luck!!