Anxiety for school classes pleassseee help?

Question

ok so every summer before the new school year begins i always start to feel some anxiety towards my classes. I get scared when i dont know anyone in my class cause i feel like I'm going to be alone with no friends. I feel fine with the class if i know at least one person but if i dont know anyone i panic. can someone please help me out with my anxiety because school is starting soon and i got my schedule today and a lot of classes i know no one! please help!! ;(

Answer 1

dont worry!! meeting new ppl can be scary ..but fun! i went to a summer camp for 6 weeks not knowing anyone ..and i met the best ppl and had the best time!!!!! ur gonna be in those classes for a year so for sure u will enjoy it! just dont be shy and try to talk to ppl..ask them their names and wat they did for summer. it will be ok!!!!!!! trust me ;)

Answer 2

This is a very common problem. I have worked in college counseling and you would be surprised how many students feel exactly like you when school starts!

Take some deep breaths before you walk into the classroom. I would suggest sitting by someone you think looks friendly and eventually you will more than likely have some conversations with him/her.

It's always a little nerve racking when you don't know anyone but think about it like this: It's everyone first day of class and no one is overly confident. The class is new, the teacher is new, etc. The teacher is probably just as nervous.

If you can get through the first week panic, you can ease into it and find people who you can talk and sit with.

If it gets too overwhelming, there is probably a FREE counseling center on your campus.