Stuck in Community College and Standing Out (in a bad way...)

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<p>Ever since attending Community College in NJ, after being kicked out of NYU, it feels as though people are giving me looks at CC, looks that imply that I am out of place somehow, that I don't belong here.<br>
People at CC assume I'm smart and wonder why I attend CC.
These are people that I have just met, therefore, they are probably basing their assumptions on outward appearances. Does this mean I have a possibly nerdy vibe about me?
It is somewhat of a disadvantage that people have these high expectations from me, as in assuming that I am smart and have it all togethebr, because really, I do not believe that I am as bright as strangers make me out to be. In fact, it gets quite annoying... </p>

<p>What about a person's outward appearance would make you assume that they are bright/smart? And for the record, I do not wear glasses or anything outlandish. I would describe my style as down to earth and muted. </p>

<p>Please help!</p>

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<p>Well… maybe you really are smart (I’m not talking Einstein smart, I’m talking naturally bright)? Maybe they just figure that smart people don’t belong in CC? </p>

<p>People automatically stereotype me as ‘smart’ but that’s just 'cuz I’m Indian AND have glasses (double cursed, ugh).</p>

<p>If you’re Asian that might explain it. Or maybe you have an impressive vocab???
Maybe you have a lot of pure common sense (you’ll be surprised how hard it is to find!)?
Maybe you just give wise advice? You dress smart? Ugh, there are SO many things!!</p>

<p>Describe yourself. That might help.</p>

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<p>do you wear khackis, button-up shirts and look pale? Also being quiet and looking serious all the time will make people think you’re deep.</p>