To gain a better understanding of Cox's fear factors and fear strategies and the Imposter Syndrome, you will have the opportunity to share a personal story of yours where you encountered some type of fear factor. Keep in mind procrastination is not a fear; it is a behavior! The experience should be about college (high school if this is your first semester in college). You will also have the chance to read and respond to your classmates' stories.

Possible Fear Factors:

self-doubt, sense of not belonging, anxiety, lack of support, unprepared, pressure to succeed, unable to meet expectations, course work to difficult, avoidance, afraid to ask for help from instructor.

tell us a time you experienced one of the fear factors listed above at school. Be sure to include very specific details so you "paint a picture" of the incident for your classmates. If you were able to overcome the fear, explain how you were able to. If you were not able to overcome the fear, explain why