Goodbye, High school days, uniforms, and homework. As you enter college life and start your journey to adulthood, there are things you must learn to survive and misconceptions you must overcome. While no one’s journey is the same, there are common grounds and experiences we all share. Whether a new community, new love interest, new ways of studying, and more, this might be a helpful guide to get you through the next few years.
So what can you expect in your first year of college? And what misconceptions can you overturn and not follow? Let’s begin with…
College is Harder than Highschool
What made a senior year in high school so hard was the fact it was the year whether you make it or break it. Too much pressure was put on you to excel in every subject and know the curriculum by heart for nine months. Now, this phase is different, you entered college, and the worst is over, or is it not?
Not to be fearmongering, but college requires more effort and less time to do so. While midterms are scary and almost failing them jeopardizes your final grades, it’s also a great way to know how much information you can remember in a short period and how efficiently you can take notes, and write an essay like a pro.
So remember, it takes a couple of falls to learn how to walk, and it takes a couple of midterms to learn how to get an A.
Not Everybody Is Like You and Not Everybody Will Be Your Friend
One of the things that high school did not equip us with was the vast majority of people on campus are not like you. We have grown accustomed to seeing the same people from similar backgrounds and learned how to deal with them. So it’s a complete surprise when you arrive at college and see new people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. So prepare yourself to see a whole new world and adapt to it as fast as you can.
Also, when it comes to befriending a new group of people, not everyone is going to be your BFF. A life lesson you must know is that friends are not measured by the number of people but by what they offer in said friendship. You can know lots of people but a few of them are your true ride or die.
So it’s ok, the amount of friends isn’t the metric that identifies how cool and popular you are, it’s the actions you do that define you.
Identity Crisis will happen and that’s ok
Sorry, to be bleak and the bearer of bad news, but college years are the years where you’re going to question who you are.
The number of experiences, ups, and downs you go through during college years will make you question your identity. Whether you feel like you need to fit in with a certain group or question your major..etc, however, know that this is a part of growing up. Your mind is developing, your values are changing, and your interests are shifting. So don’t dwell on sadness or feel bad that you are changing, as it’s a sign of growth. Embrace being challenged.
You Will Be Surprised by Your Own Skills in Times of Pressure and Your Resilience to Life Will Grow.
Despite the aforementioned guide we gave you to survive college years. Despite the turmoils and hurdles, you’ll be surprised by the amount of power and will you find in yourself. You’ll bloom into a new you, a person who can hold their own and will find your crowd.
Fun Times Will Happen but You Need to Balance Between College and Life.
Now for the moment you’ve been waiting for. Yes, college brings lots of fun times. From college trips, parties, or even fun shenanigans that happen during classes. College is the time when you can be yourself, be a risk-taker, and try new things. What’s most important is that this part shouldn’t take over your life.
Parties and concerts and friends will be there, and time for studying will run out. So take care of your health and make time for both your studies and your social life.
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