just life

[The People]

Mosaic what if you made a list of what helped you at that stage, what didn't help and what would have helped. Then perhaps have students make lists of what they think they need, revisiting it regularly so they can make changes or add to their lists as they go. And you, yours.

I can identify what helped me most when I took classes as an adult. Having an instructor who knew that I was scared and helped me talk myself through it rather than dropping out.

While you don't have to share everything with the class you could share a bit of your own fears. Let them know you are human and humane.