Self-Efficacy

How you respond in stressful situations

There are many things that will help you to be successful in college: your effort, the people around you, and how you respond to challenging situations. But perhaps the most important thing to have is a belief in yourself.

You are enrolled in college based on everything you’ve achieved thus far in your life already, which is impressive! Additionally, your college or university would not have accepted you if they did not think you could be successful.

A belief in yourself is what is called a “necessary, but not sufficient” condition for success. Just having Self-Efficacy won’t get you to your goal, but you can’t get there without it. Throughout your studies, continue to reflect on what you’ve achieved and the supportive people around you to help drive toward your next accomplishment.

I don’t like to gamble, but if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.
Beyoncé

How can I improve my Self-Efficacy?

Resources at Albany State

Academic Affairs: Provides support to assist administrators, staff, faculty, and students to realize their academic goals in pursuit of high academic achievement. The Office of Academic Affairs at Albany State University oversees services related to the teaching, learning, and research activities on campus.
Academic Support Services: Supplies Learning Centers that are located on both the East and West campuses. The primary purpose of the Centers is to promote student achievement, retention, and graduation by assisting students in enhancing their reading, writing, critical thinking, and lower and upper-level math skills in core and content area courses and helping them achieve college success and, ultimately, graduation.
The Office of Student Engagement: The center of your college experience. Let us help you get the most out of your time at Albany State University through campus activities, student organizations, special events and programs, leadership development, and other student success resources.
Student Success: Designed to help you connect with the right campus resources to help you succeed academically and socially.
- Effective transition programs that help incoming Rams fully acclimate to the ASU experience;
- Training and development throughout the semester for students to become self-regulated learners;
- Individualized assistance with study strategies, time management, and balancing college life; and
- Opportunities for students to develop into strong student leaders by expanding their academic networks, connecting them with appropriate campus resources, and helping them craft their own leadership identity.

Online Resources

When you’re not feeling confident, try writing a letter to yourself one year in the future. You can find some interesting examples here.
If you’d like some quick boosts of confidence, try an app that can send daily affirmations to your phone:
For a more intentional and intensive approach to your self-perceptions, Coursera offers free courses on personal development.