Able Quote by Amanda Beard
“I get scared when I approach teachers and tell them that I'll probably be able to attend only half the classes, .. I'm scared that they're going to drop me. In the fall of 2002 I signed up for five classes and had to drop three of them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal interview, date unknown
The speaker fears teachers will reject them after admitting they can only attend half the classes, recalling past class drops.
In simple terms: Fear of academic failure and judgment.
Key Takeaway
Communicate honestly with teachers.
Themes
education
anxiety
communication
Mood
nervous
reflective
Type
advisory
personal
When to use this quote
- college enrollment
- class registration
- mental health
- advisor meetings
Key Concepts
self‑efficacy
academic planning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you negotiate attendance expectations?
- What strategies help manage class load?
A Different Perspective
Teachers may be understanding, not punitive.
