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It Is Normal To Be Scared Of College

College is hard, and it is like nothing you have ever experienced before, but that is what makes college exciting.

Emma Gadberry

Jun 13, 2016

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College is an exciting time in everyone's life, and as exciting as it may be, it is also extremely frightening for everyone. Here are five reasons why its okay to be afraid to attend college.

1. It is okay to be scared because "everyone" is

Everyone may not say that they are scared, but they are, whether they admit it or not. It is scary, not because there is something to be afraid of, but because it is new, and it is different.

2. It is okay to be scared when you go to college because you will not be as scared of it once you experience it

College will be hard, but it will be fun too. You will make friends that last a lifetime, you will find what path you are meant to be on, and you will become who you are meant to be.

3. It is okay to be scared of college simply because it is not high school

High school was not scary because it was normal. We experienced high school for three years and we knew most of our classmates our whole life, which is why high school was not scary. We were used to it. College is scary because we have to start over. We have to make new friends and step out of our comfort zone.

4. It is okay to be scared to go to college because it is not easy leaving the home you have always known

It is not easy for anyone to just up and leave their home, family, friends, or even pets. Ever. People should be having emotions about leaving their hometown and family because if they did not, then it really was not home for them anyway. Home is where your heart is, therefore, your home is where your family is. You will miss your family when you go to college, but they will still be your family, and you will still get to see them and love them.

5. It is okay to be scared about college because a new chapter in your life is about to begin

College should be kind of scary because it is the first time to truly be out in the world without your parents there to guide you. In college, you will make decisions that will affect your whole life, which is scary, but it is how life is meant to be.

Therefore, college is an extremely scary time for anyone, but it is fun and exciting, it is hard and different, but it is a point at which your life begins. Know that it is okay to be scared to go to college and that you will make it. You will change as a person and you will learn who you are.

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It Is Normal To Be Scared Of College

College is hard, and it is like nothing you have ever experienced before, but that is what makes college exciting.

1. It is okay to be scared because "everyone" is

2. It is okay to be scared when you go to college because you will not be as scared of it once you experience it

3. It is okay to be scared of college simply because it is not high school

4. It is okay to be scared to go to college because it is not easy leaving the home you have always known

5. It is okay to be scared about college because a new chapter in your life is about to begin

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The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

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I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

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6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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