u/Fragrant_Macaroon_56

I’m going for my first academic conference next week. Its in Europe. And I have been quite anxious about it recently. Why? Everything - I am scared about all the practical aspects of travelling as well as the social ones, which I think makes up everything. More than being scared of my actual presentation, I’m worried about making a lasting impression on this huge network of established scholars.

Basically I think I want to ask, what your experience was like going to your first conference? Is there something you wish you did differently? Were you nervous and how did you deal with the nerves?