Being social is hard in college, but by the power vested in me, go forth and take the first step!

I have always been the most nervous person around. I literally have gotten stomach aches and headaches from being so nervous about being other people's friends or at least trying to be. People have never been easy to me. I have always been someone who kept to themselves. I mean, even during my piano recitals, I would literally have to mentally force myself into this place where nervousness went into the background.

I had never really been the person to go out and seek friendship wherever I could find it. That is probably one of the most nerve wracking things about college. College, you find your people that are just in the same place as you, doing the same things. The hack is finding the people who are willing to open themselves up to others. One thing I don't like are close minded people. Those who shut themselves down are automatically telling others that they don't play well. For me, I have to get over my fears of people not accepting me, because not everybody does. It's like a preference for people.

When it comes down to being nervous about tests and anxiety from it, it can be crazy to assume that the sole reason for this is just that. The combination of a number of things can lead to anyone to finally break. I have learned that staying calm has always helped the mind relax. It is almost too simple but I have had moments where the only thing to do was take a break and relax. What this leads to is an increase in productivity and a better well being overall.

For those college students who feel that they don't or can't handle the college life because of their nervousness, please remember that it is OK and things will get better.