As an introvert entering college, I’ve come across many situations that have conflicted with my tendency to keep to myself. College by nature is a social situation — we live in a habitat constantly filled with people our age. Don’t get me wrong: I enjoy being around people and my close friends, but I need my own space once in a while. Here are 12 struggles I’ve experienced as an introverted college student:
1. People are everywhere, all the time, 24/7.
2. You come across as unfriendly at times.
3. Isolated study spots aren't really a thing.
4. Having to gain participation points in class is painful.
5. The shower is your place of solitude.
6. Eating alone is cathartic.
7. Downtime after classes is a must.
8. You like to go out, but you need to spend the next day doing nothing.
9. But, sometimes Friday nights are better spent sitting in bed and watching Netflix.
10. Small talk during orientation seemed forced and uncomfortable.
11. Group projects -- need I say more?
12. You feel like you need to act like an extrovert.
College is filled with social situations where you have to put on your game face and be outgoing.
But, the wonderful thing about college is that it is a new beginning -- college gives you a chance to reinvent yourself and to transition into adulthood. Embrace it!
