Surviving College

For many people college is among the best times of their lives. It can also be a time of extreme stress and, for some, loneliness. The first year is usually the toughest. There are so many new opportunities and responsibilities. If you have gone away to school, the freedom can actually be more than some can handle. Give yourself time to … Keep Reading → adapt. You will eventually get into a good pattern of how much you can socialize and how much you have to study to stay on top of things. After the first year, it’s usually a matter of staying on track. If you talk with your advisors and are progressing toward your degree, that will be one thing you don’t have to stress out over. Social pressures will always be there. They will be there after school as well. Most schools offer social workers or other support staff if you feel you need to talk to someone who isn’t a student. If you have the appropriate type of relationship, speaking with parents or siblings can also be helpful.

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