<p>I'll be going to college this fall and something I've been trying to work on this summer is my confidence. Seeing as I'll be around people I haven't met before I want to be able to make friends easily and not be nervous about college life. It's not easy adapting self confidence and has been a hard journey but can any former college student or current college student give me advice about being self confidence in college and that if there's nothing to worry about that there's nothing to worry about why. (Sorry if that last sentence sounded a bit confusing)</p>
<p>Just know that you not knowing something doesn’t reflect you as a person. If you need to ask a teacher a question for clarification or to further explain, it just means you haven’t mastered the material yet but you’re on your way. So don’t be embarrassed about asking for help. </p>
<p>As far as people go, it’s usually worse in your head. If you do happen to be awkward, you can move past that. After all, how many people were awkward initially to you and you decided to shut them out based on that one incidence? Probably nobody. Other people are likely to be nervous too so you won’t be alone. Sometimes even admitting your nervous to somebody can earn you rapport. </p>
<p>I used to be somewhat shy and nervous, and it helps me to just say things instead of meticulously planning things out. If you get the urge to say hi to someone, just do it. </p>
<p>It is not a bad thing to not always be one hundred percent sure of yourself. It makes a person seem more human and more approachable. I know if i was always one hundred percwnt confident in everything, I would not have reached out as much and not have this wonderful support group that I have.</p>
<p>By asking for help, I have found out great new things about my college that i would not have otherwise known and can now help others with my knowlege. Just today for instance, I posted in the college facebook group because i was unsure, particular of what to do in a certain long distance relationship, and I got a multitude of helpful responses, from people who were having the same issues to people who been through those experiences. Now we have a support group 40 members large where we can hekp one another, its a great thing.</p>
<p>Its a good thing to try and raise your own idea of self confidence, as it is a skill that can be helpful in many situations. But please dont think you are someone weaker or worth less without it. You can make amazing friendships just the same and can connect with people that likely having the same thoughts you are</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>