How do I say "go away!" Nicely?

[Happy.Nurselet, LPN]

This will probably sound harsher than I mean it... But it's truly not meant to be harsh. We are a small Lpn class of 14. 9 people have dropped out since we started six months ago and it's down to a couple of groups. We don't all get along but we have all learned to deal with each other. Except one. There is one student that wants to be everyone's friend, but irritates everyone I've spoken to in the class. Honestly the biggest problem is her personal hygiene is lacking and the result is offensive. The other students would readily accept her into their cliques if she'd improve on that, but it's not a concern for her it seems. Now, I'm not part of any group and honestly not very well liked because I make grades easier than most and I have an attitude that I will only conceal until you start asking questions. This person is often behind on homework and complains that she cannot keep up, which is a major point of irritation for me because her and I work the same hours in similar jobs, doing the same amount of school work. She tends to come to me asking questions daily. This usually wouldn't bother me, but she tends not to pay attention in class, only to ask for the second or third time the same questions which have already been presented and resolved. She will not leave me alone. Even at lunch where I prefer to be alone, she insists on sitting with me. I'm losing my my patience but don't want to be harsh. Help?

[Zyprexa_Ho]

Try to explain to them why you want them to go away without actually saying "go away." Say something like "I need some time to myself right now"