Don't be afraid to ask

Many people don't ask for help out of fear of being rejected.  I have actually refused help just so that I wouldn't seem desperate.  Silly thought right?  Well the truth is that many students feel this way.  Remember in middle school when you really wanted to know the answer to something but you were too scared that people would laugh at you?  I fell victim to that for years!

Help is available and as students we need to take advantage of all the help we can get.  Here are some steps that you can take to help you get out of that "comfort zone" and get the answers you need.

1. Study Groups-  If you are afraid of asking a question in class (which you shouldn't be, but we are all guilty of it) study groups are a great way of interacting with fellow classmates and discussing the course.  If you have friends in a class, take the time out to meet up somewhere and go over notes, study for tests, and share ideas about the course.

2.  Research-  As simple as this option is, many people do not realize that the internet is the MOTHER LOAD when it comes to information, after all this is college so we should all be amazing when it comes to looking stuff up.  If you aren't that internet savvy, ask a librarian. 

3. Professors- I absolutely get it if you are too shy to ask a question during class, but professors are open to meeting up before or after class to discuss an issue.  Emailing a professor never hurt either.

Here is a cheesy yet effective video which showcases the benefits of Utilizing your Professor's office hours.