So, as a junior in college who had hoped each year would be a little less anxiety ridden than the last, I can say without a doubt that it’s (for me) stayed pretty much the same and “zoom university” has been no friend. 

Initially I thought it would be great to not have to walk into a space full of other humans that I would have to talk to, get to know, go bright red and shake in front of ... but zoom me is just as anxious as in-person me. My voice still shakes, I still get red, I still take too many mental health days to get away from the anxiety. 

The kicker: I’m a film and media student. Half of the work is showing up and networking and that scares the shit out of me. 

So, Id love to know other folks’ experience with zoom sessions or calls for work/school! 

Bonus, if anyone works in film and has anxiety I would love to know your story; how you cope, how your work life is, what it’s like for you in the industry as a person with big A? 

Also, is work in film even a good idea for someone like me who has severe anxiety? Should I veer toward something less competitive and taxing? Something gentler?