My first week of college was nerve-racking, chaotic, and amazing all at the same time. I remember being extremely nervous and excited as I started this new chapter of my life. I did not what to do, how to act, or what to expect. Luckily, that dreaded first week is finally over, and now I can finally relax!
I come from a small town, so I was not sure what to expect on such a large college campus. My high school only had about 700 people in it, so the mass crowds and all the chaos was overwhelming to me. I have heard many stories and tips on what to expect from college from some of my friends, but I am a first generation college student, so my family was just as excited and nervous as I was.
The first day was filled with anxiousness. I had already walked the campus a few weeks prior to find my classrooms and get familiar with my new school. However, on my first day, I had suddenly forgotten where my classes were located. Luckily I was able to find them all on my own. As I sat down in my first class of the day, I remember feeling just a sort of emptiness. I am a very organized person, and I hate change, so not knowing how exactly this whole college thing was going to work made me very uncomfortable.
As frightening as it was, my first two days weren’t so bad. After my teachers explained how their class worked and what I should expect, I felt much better. It was a new experience for me, but now I am loving the opportunities and really embracing my college life!
There are still some things I am getting used to about college. In my opinion, high schools don’t do a very good job of preparing you for college. Hardly anything about college is the same as high school. Thankfully, there are many resources and someone is always willing to help out.
Now that I am in a better routine at school, I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Now I can finally focus on my future and my career!
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