Episode 21: Asking For Help

Is it hard for you to muster up the courage to ask a question in class, ask your teacher or professor for help, or admit you don’t understand something? Asking for help can be hard for anyone, but many minorities face additional challenges — including being brought up not to question authority, stereotype threat, a strong tendency toward self-reliance, or mental health struggles. In this episode, we explore why it can be hard to ask for help and how you can get better at doing it anyway. Remember, nobody becomes a doctor without help! The earlier you learn how to ask for help, the better off you’ll be.