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11 months ago
this is such a tough decision. i want to narrow down my college choices, and pick a school where i will be truly happy.
How to enjoy college
It made me
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"it took 3 years...but was worth it when it all turned around"
How I did it: i think it was just a mindset...combined with a good setting. i was so very miserable my first three years of college. i had made friends, but ones with very different interests. the lack of connection and enthusiasm for my school sent me abroad not once but twice for a semester each time (I will never regret that my terrible time at college -socially- prompted me to see the world and meet amazing people). Senior year it all fell into place, after my stint in South Africa with some amazing people i felt less compelled to care what my "friends" thought about me and my lifestyle, and much more interested in getting out and meeting new people and becoming more social. My neighbors at my new apartment complex were open, hysterical, and quick to make me feel included in their lives - even after already living all together for a year. It didn't hurt that my amazing boyfriend started out as just one of these neighbors.
Lessons & tips: Just keep putting yourself out there -- you are amazing and people WILL notice.
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17 months ago
When I went to College, I wasn’t sure what to expect at all. I was unsure about who to talk to, which people I would call my friends, how to act in class. My high school was very different from the College that I choose. But I still went, and just kept going.
Things were hard for a long time, and I had some adjustment problems. But after a while I just told myself that this was the choice I had made, and I can’t stand behind my decisions, what good was I? So I started talking to more people, going to more activities, and leaving my dorm room. It really payed off.
I really, really enjoyed college. I have great friends because of it, and so many wonderful memories. Don’t give up or get pulled under by change. Change happens, and you’ll be happiest if you can go with it instead of resisting it.
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I can't believe this...
20 months ago
It has been such a long time since I have been on this site! And I forgot how much I missed it! I guess life has gotten in the way. I am at Bridgewater State. And I can’t believe how much I really love it!!! I never thought I would say that about school. But I have met so many great people, I love the classes I an taking, I think the college it beautiful. And right now life has just been great. :) I am on Spring break right now, and after an extremely stressful week I am happy to be relaxing. I am so glad I came back to 43things!!!
College has been a big disapointment
21 months ago
This year at college has been like a homeschooler’s first boyfriend. So anticipated just to be a big let down. I keep waiting for it to become challenging and interesting. I keep waiting to meet real people instead of flakes. I keep waiting to enjoy it up here. Two months left in year one, not looking so promising. sigh,
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2 years ago
joy and learning? do those two things even go together?
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2 years ago
Doing a lot better, still havent been to the club yet, LOL but Im going to get there. But I have been to a couple of dorm parties and met mad people to…so hopefully the last 2 (and 1/2) years will be great. I just really wish that i could’ve started out this way.
Holy shit, man
3 years ago
Sophomore year is so different and ONE MILLION times more fun. I enjoy college so much now it’s a little ridiculous!!
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Almost there...
3 years ago
There is this guy in one of my classes and I think he is cute…so it makes that class easier to get to…heh
