what are the things I will encounter in college?

April 13, 2008 1:26am CST
I am an incoming college student. I am getting more nervous because I don't know what is in store for me as I am about to take my college life.. I am somewhat scared of the people I will meet.. people with different personalities and the environment I am about to face each day of my college life. what should I do so as not to feel this way? what is really about COLLEGE life?
5 responses
• United States
3 Jun 08
I think that your college experience is all about how you want to make it. I have a roommate that spends every night in her room, doing homework or watching tv. She never goes out and never get into trouble. She is perfectly content with being by herself. My other roommate and I are completely opposite from her. We go out whenever we can and although I can maintain my school classes, she is beginning to struggle. For alot of people they tend to go overboard on the partying since it is the first time living away from their parents. The best advice that I can give you is just to have fun but use good judgment about things. Another thing about college is that since you are meeting all new people, you can be whoever you want to be. If you did not like yourself in highschool, this is your opportunity to be a whole new person. Hope you enjoy!
• China
30 Apr 08
dear friend! take it easy. nothing cann't be overcome. make sure that we are always challenging ourselves. we always try to face new things ,and get used to them. so i think it isn't too difficult for you to take your college life. it just likes all the others which we have to face. when we experienced ,we get know them. at the end, i hope you can have a great college life,you can make it .
@neknek (249)
• Philippines
13 Apr 08
Hmm, I didn't really feel afraid about college (I swear!) because I'm not the only incoming freshie anyway LOL. But I really did missed my high school friends a lot. I was really texting them all day for the first few days in college but it's ok, I lived. LOL. But be prepared for sleepless nights. In high school, I could pass on studying and still get an OK grade but in college, I couldn't pass on studying to get an OK grade.. And I really regret not studying in high school because of the perks that I might get if I did (like, If I had good grades before, I might be entitled to have a scholarship or something)
• Philippines
14 Apr 08
hi, and welcome soon to your college world. from exprerience, college life is different from your highschool life. you and your highschool friends wouldnt be sticking together all the time. unless your in the same course and taking all the same subjects. for a few days or weeks you'd probably feel like an outsider because your new to the place and you dont know a lot of people. but just keep calm and realize that that the other people entering into college life is probably scared as you, well some maybe and soon you will fit right in. There are orientations where you can be briefed about how things work and etc in college, and you can probably make friends there. althought people would say that highschool is the best time of your life, college is a great experience as well. just like what you said, you would be meeting different personalities and that is not a bad thing since in becoming a well rounded person one must embrace different personalities and learn to interact with them. and think about this, in entering college you are one step closer in reaching your goal, your almost there. keeping your eye on the trophy helps. and studying is of great great importance, believe me when i say that. like i said, it isnt like highschool anymore, but have fun doing it. hope youd enjoy your college years.
@izhang (76)
• Philippines
23 Apr 08
oh!college life is so0o0o co0ol and super fun!!!u know,dont worry because i believe that every incoming college students experienced what ur feeling right now..just like me...at 1st i was so afraid and nervous and have so many doubts entering college especially because i studied far from our place...but after just a few days i already gained a lot of good friends and i am just so happy to be with them....^___^