I was a first timer about half a year ago, and its INTENSE. Very useful especially for people that have a heavy stutter. If you focus 100% on the course, do as your told, dont try your own thing, you have a very good start. And if you also focus on the things you have been taught you will actually become a very good speaker. Some of the most dedicated people there had been there 3 years and pretty much stopped stuttering. If you want i can send you my post mcguire talk and 3 days in speech. It really is some amazing shit, gives a lot back, but requires some serious discipline.