Program Goals

By participating in ETS, you will:

  • Learn to communicate effectively
  • Develop effective listening and speaking skills
  • Improve public speaking skills
  • Practice speeches in a supportive environment
  • Conduct self-critiques of video-taped presentations
  • Discover cultural differences and their effects on personal communication
  • Develop social self-confidence through interaction with others
  • Develop teamwork and leadership skills through group projects and presentations
  • Acquire skills and learn techniques to control stress, manage time, and resolve conflict
  • Foster self-reflection and personal goal setting
  • Develop knowledge of current events
  • Have FUN while developing critical skills for a successful future!

The UCSD Express to Success Programs are designed for students of all skill levels. Find the program that is right for you here. Make use of this FREE resource and take a first step at becoming a better communicator and public speaker!






Develop strong relationships with your peers and esablish friendships that will last a lifetime




Develop confidence in yourself and your abiity to effectively interact with others

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