21/10/2026
On Saturday, IH hosted a professionally facilitated 'Think on Your Feet' workshop for graduate and undergraduate students at International House.
Here’s some feedback from participating IHers:
“One of the most interesting things I learned was how easily our thoughts can become disorganised when we are put on the spot. Whether you're answering an unexpected question or explaining an idea on the spot, knowing your subject is important, but being able to organise your thoughts and communicate them clearly and confidently is just as valuable!”
“I really enjoyed the session. The whole experience was great; from the skills we practised to the chance to get to know other IHers. Honestly, there's nothing I'd change.”
“These frameworks taught me that "thinking on your feet" doesn't necessarily mean having an immediate answer to everything, but it's about having a method that helps you work your thoughts and communicate them effectively.”
Thinking on your feet is a critical skill for interactive oral assessments, job interviews, thesis defence, networking events and more.
At this event we trained for this skill, got to know each other better, and had an absolute ball.
