- You're allowed to make mistakes, that's what being a student is all about. If you knew it all already, you wouldn't need to study, right? - Practice makes pe

- You're allowed to make mistakes, that's what being a student is all about. If you knew it all already, you wouldn't need to study, right? - Practice makes perfect. You just gotta keep trying and failing; eventually you'll find you fail less often than you try. Don't avoid trying out of a fear of failing, or you'll end up doing nothing, which is worse than feeling embarrassed. - Don't feel self-conscious about your English skills. Ultimately it doesn't matter; I've worked with programmers from around the world, often with "quirks" in their written/spoken English skills, and never has it been a barrier to communication. A common understanding of the theoretical CS concepts should help. - Try mindfulness meditation. Focusing on the present and awareness of the world around you might help direct your focus outwards instead of inwards.