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Asking
for Help
Sometimes it is hard to ask
for help. It is natural to feel
like you should know the answers all the time. But that is
a tall order to fill. Ask someone you consider successful
how often he or she sought help from others. “Frequently!” may
be a typical answer.
Look at it this way: How do you feel when someone asks you for help? You generally
want to help, right? Others feel the same way when you ask them for help, and
if they see you working hard, they’ll want to help you even more.
To get used to asking for help, begin by asking for something small, such as
a better explanation, feedback on a project you’re working on, or extra
time to work on something if you have responsibilities outside of school.
What are some other things you could ask for help on so you can get better grades?
Do the worksheet: Getting Help with
Grades >>
To help you feel better about asking for help, know that everybody,
everywhere,
needs help at some point in time. We can’t possibly know everything we
need to know to get ahead. That’s why others know more than you do sometimes,
and sometimes you know more than others!
Take the first step in asking someone for help with your studies.
Knowing how to ask for help is a skill that will pay you back in many ways for
the rest of your life.
So, why consider a college education?
For all your working life,
your income will be based on the type of skills or knowledge
required to do the job. Flipping
hamburgers doesn’t require a lot of skill—writing computer programs for
Xbox
games does.
Earning a college degree simply means you will have more opportunities to earn
more money. You’ll acquire knowledge and skills you will use for the rest
of your life, no matter what career you choose.
A college degree isn’t the only way to advance your education and increase
your earning potential. Many people decide to go to technical or trade school,
where one- or two-year programs teach you just the skills you need to do a particular
job.
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