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7 Struggles Only a Shy Person will Understand

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UVM chapter.

The most terrifying thing a Professor can say is “Class participation will HEAVILY affect your final grade.”

You’ve decided to accompany a friend to a party. She leaves for a couple minutes and you realize you know no one. Yeah…no.  I’ll just be over in the corner drinking with the cat.

The first day of classes are a nightmare.

“Okay, I don’t know anyone in here…that’s okay, that’s okay. Hm that girl in the back looks nice I’ll sit there. “

*Doesn’t speak a word the entire class*

Introduction games. Anywhere. Any kind.

You always get stuck in the middle of your friends’ arguments. Because, you know, being quiet and reserved makes you a natural mediator, right? Well. Let’s not jump to conclusions.

Truth or Dare is actually known as ‘Truth or Truth’.

How you feel every time someone asks you to ‘speak up’.

Junior at the University of Vermont