Should I worry if everyone else seems more confident during the first semester?
You do not necessarily need to worry. In the first semester, students are still adjusting to a new environment and ways of studying, and confidence differs in both how it is felt and how it is shown. Other students may simply not show their uncertainty. Focus on your own progress and consider speaking early with an instructor, support office, or friend. If the anxiety continues or affects your studies or daily life, use an appropriate counseling or support service.
Key points
- How confident someone appears does not reliably show their understanding or how quickly they are adapting.
- Rather than comparing yourself with others, monitor changes such as your assignment progress and study habits.
- Explaining a specific difficulty to an instructor or student-support office can make it easier to consider possible help.
Things to check
- The name and access process for support services vary by university and faculty, so check the institution’s official information.