Missed first week of college classes.?

Question

Okay I'm attending community college and I was supposed to start classes the 21st. So I have missed a week and one day of classes. I didn't even go for the first day of classes. I have horrid social anxiety. I got so overwhelmed because I didn't know where any of my classes were so I just got a ride back home. Only two of my teachers have counted me absent. I'm a complete idiot for just not going on the first day. Anyways should I just start monday or wait until next semester. Also what should I do about my social anxiety? I mean it's so hard for me to talk to anyone I wouldn't want to have to explain why I haven't been to class to my teachers.

Answer 1

Start on Monday. Just tell them that you had a family emergency last week, there was nothing you could do about it, and that you are sorry for the inconvenience.

If you wait until next semester, you will regret it. The more you put it off, the harder it will get. If you wait, you will just have more anxiety next semester over people knowing each other and not you. Trust me, everything will be fine.

Answer 2

If you haven't been dropped from the rosters of your classes (which would have happened at many colleges), just start going this week.  You will have a lot of work to catch up on, but if you don't, you will just go through the same thing again next semester.  There is no time like the present to start.

As to what to do about your social anxiety, if you are not already getting psychological help, you should be.  Most colleges have counseling centers, and they can help you tackle this problem for free.  I would strongly advise you to take advantage of the opportunity.

Answer 3

I agree somewhat with Maxi.

You need to get over the social anxiety enough to get to class, introduce yourself to the prof, and do NOT go into details on WHY you missed the class, use something very generic (no car problems, I forgot the start date or other lame excuse) like Family emergency but do not try to go into a litany of details.

You will have to commit to making up whatever work you missed and do it pronto.

the other students may still hold on to high school attitudes, and apparently you are also. remember this:

You are in college for YOU. You are not there to be popular but to learn what you need for later in life. If you make friends along the way, great. if not, so what. your future depends on how you get through this. If you wait till next semester, the same thing will happen. Jump in and take a chance.

practical advice for overcoming the anxiety: just smile, do not judge others, and tell yourself that "this is good for me. I am growing as a person and can overcome my fears". It might not seem easy, but the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step: if you dont take the step now, you will never reach your goal.

My suggestion is to get thee to class, and let the chips fall where they may. Most profs dont cover all that much in week one because a lot of students add and drop classes that week. They dont want to have to worry about catchng them all up: its more work.

Answer 4

wow. you cant have THAT bad of a social anxiety. get comfortable, get relaxed and be outgoing. nobody will think u're weird unless you act weird. as for ur classes, im not sure. go talk to the teachers and tell them that u're behind and if ur willing, ask for the notes or stuff so u can catch up. hope u feel better.

btw why would u be afraid? u look gorgeous in ur avatar (if thats u)