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Is it normal to be scared? - Enrolling at Andrews

Posted: Sep 14, 2012

Does anyone else get scared when they start? I'm shaking inside. Is it just me or is it normal?

Yes! :) - another coding student

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Wanna know my secret? Music. I psych myself up. Youtube has lots of playlists. Good luck!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8iKcdh5Ims&list=PL7BD2EEF416F487BA&index=3&feature=plpp_video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoZEcJIU7lQ&list=PL7BD2EEF416F487BA&index=4&feature=plpp_video

I'm terrified - MT

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I'm about 3/4 the way through a coding program and I am terrified. My fear does not keep me from moving forward. I just keep doing what I do, learning, studying, and remind myself it is okay to be afraid. I would not be human if I was not afraid right now. Changing careers is very scary and I know I will get through it and be successful. I just kinda take a breath and keep going. It will come and go, but just know you can do this. It's a big step, but others have done it and we can too.

Did you have to take a test before you enrolled? - nm

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nm

No, not for the coding course - nm

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nm

Might be normal, but it is not useful. - Coder

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Might be normal, but it sure isn't helpful. It is just fear of the unknown.

You may be fearful that you will not do well. That is a groundless fear, because you will do fine. It is not that difficult. The program is not stressful. They do not try to flunk you out. Quite the opposite, they help you to success.

Try something . . . laugh at your fear. Really loudly, shout "Hahahaha! Fear, you are ridiculous!" Nice, deep, belly laugh HAHA, too. Make champion gestures like that Bolt guy from the Olympics. (Apparently, gestures like that release beneficial chemicals.)

You will get a lot more out of that than out of a psychiatrist.

You need to get good at that before your books arrive. When they do, you will panic at the sight of them. They will look very scary because you do not know what to do with them. (In a month you will wonder what the big deal was.) You will want to overcome that fear with your HAHA and Bolt gestures. Otherwise, you won't be able to study.

The "confidence" song from The Sound of Music works wonders, too. :)

Oh, and a little violence and mayhem may be necessary. A foam bat or a pool noodle folded in half, or twist up a bath towel and fold it in half, makes a great whapper. Pretend your sofa or a bed is your fear and beat it to death. As you whale away, every so often shout "Take THAT, you scurvy fear! I flog thou, you sniveling knave!"

It will be impossible to remain fearful after that. Truly.

The last one will work especially well on International Talk Like a Pirate Day, which I hope we have not missed. It should be this month.

Here's what I do. I remind myself I'm an American - Descendent of Brave Pioneers! - I am Brave and Courageous!

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My ancestors gave me good examples to follow. Our country is known for being brave, courageous, and honorable.

That means that I have to make the right choices, be ethical in all of my dealings, and not give up when things get scary or difficult.

You can do this!!! Andrews is the best. They will be there with you all the way, as long as you keep doing your best.

A little fear - mixed

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with excitement. Remember when you learned something new, like riding a bike - a little scared, but excited. Make the excitement part the more prominent emotion. Excitement! Conquer! Settle down and dig in, one lesson at a time. Be happy you have made a decision to secure your future. Good luck to you!

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