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I Did Not Expect For College To Be Like This

It is so crazy that I am now an adult!!

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I Did Not Expect For College To Be Like This

As a little girl, I always thought of what I wanted to do when I was older. I knew I wanted to help people but never knew what position would best fit me. Now that I am a college student, this dream is coming to reality, every minute. Pursuing a degree towards nursing at a school that was diverse but also had opportunities for me, was what I was seeking. The school, I am attending is just that. My 2nd week in, I have experienced so much, from the good and the bad.

Move in day, was so much fun. Picking my side of the room and decorating how ever I wanted to, was the 1st sign of freedom. I was not emotional (Yet), because I knew my family was not leaving until Sunday. When that day came around, and I had to say "See you later", I was now counting down the days until I saw them again. You see, that's funny; One moment I was ready to leave and the next, I am ready to see them and have petty arguments. One thing, I want you all to take from this, is never regret the bad things. What I mean by that, is you never know when the last time would be for you and your brother to argue over, who sweeps.

Attending the events, by myself, was new to me, but also the 2nd sign of freedom. I usually go to events with my parents or my brother, but now I had to do this, with people I just met. To some people, this is okay, but to me, I was shy and bundled up, as all get out. I am now learning, how to step out of my comfort zone.

I did not expect to make friends this early on, but thanks to all the gatherings, UWG had, I am meeting people from different backgrounds, ethnicity, etc. Learning who you should surround yourself with is an important part of the college experience. As of right now, I am forming study groups, in the subjects, I know that I will need to push a little extra than others in, and I'm figuring out who would be beneficial to my learning, is not only good for me but good for others, to witness. They will see you thriving and you might be an inspiration for them to do better than they already are.

I heard from everyone, that college classes is different than high school's. I can say, I totally agree. Professors care about getting the material out in enough time, because each class is about an hour and a half long, so they cram a week of high school material, into one college class. It is your responsibility, to go to tutoring, peer-groups, and talk with your professor. Even when you think you are okay, it is okay to understand the course material on another level.

College is all that you make it. So be prepared and stay focused!!

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