Adjusting to college life as a freshman

University life presents a great time for transition for many teens and many find these changes to be too tough for them to handle. Many come into the colleges fresh from their parents’ roof and care and thus find the going stressful and unbearable. It is however very important to know that this life is not supposed to be stressful at all. The freedom this life presents comes as a major challenge to many especially those who do not know how to handle such. It is good to understand that you are dealing with your life and not that of your parents. Live responsibly throughout the three or four years you will be in the college. It is always very difficult for many people to handle freedom. Many are used to always looking over their parents shoulders and for those; this duration becomes a major challenge to handle.

The fact that many find themselves in the college without their old friends and parents in sight is enough to cause a major dent in their lives. There are however some helpful tips which you might adopt in order to be able to adjust easily and enjoy the fun part of this life. Normally, you will find that many universities and colleges do have an orientation program for the fresh students. This is one of the best ways to help the students in adjusting to this new life. One of the best things about this orientation program is that you find yourself in the midst of many freshman students and this becomes the best forum for you to start a new foundation in college friendships.

Many colleges have a way of putting two students together and this becomes one of the best ways for the students to make new friends. This might however be a challenging thing especially if you have to start sharing a room with this stranger. This will however change as time goes by. Another better way of adjusting and making new friends is to be involved in the field activities or sports. It is of great importance that the student attends all their classes without missing due to unnecessary reasons. Handle the liberty you have responsibly. Try to make new friends in the classroom and you will find it fun though still challenging.

You should keep it in your mind that the very first reason for your being in college is to learn. Don’t be distracted from your studies by things such as parties and other unnecessary activities. Avoid overindulging in those parties if you have to attend now and then.