Overcoming College Student

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As I came into highschool, I thought I was going to dread the four years I was there. High school helped shape who I am today and allowed me to associate with many different social groups. I was ecstatic for college when I was a senior. I heard how great college was, and how much easier it is with all the freedom you have. But with freedom comes responsibility. Which I was not mentally ready for. I had to prepare myself to juggle school and work at the same time. Which caused an immense amount of stress and anxiety on me on top of the stress of becoming a college student. The transition from highschool to college was a huge step forward as well as a big change. During the first couple years of highschool I was very quiet and to myself. I never got the chance to socialize with anyone because I was too nervous to talk to anyone. So to help solve that problem, I joined the basketball team and tried to have that socialization I wanted. I was able to make friends and and have social interaction. My social role as a student was staying on top of my homework, attending all practices and maintaining at least a 3.0. Now in highschool, the work and assignments was not as much and the majority of your grade was classwork. So maintaining a 3.0 gpa was not as difficult as expected. I know I …show more content…

Globally, there are many students to face this conflict and try to find ways to overcome it, and some do not and just hope for the best. Many college students go through this transition and anxiety in stepping into a new society and environment. It is up to myself, and everyone else who goes through this transition to find a way to get out there and socialize. There are different customary approaches to this situation. Everyone has their own unique way of handling the situation differently. My family was very supportive through this transition and helped me stay

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