Five Things For College Classes

During my high school career I was able to make lots of friendships, but had few close friendships. I was unable to have a large amount of girlfriends, because I did not feel a good connection with them. Instead, I hung out with a group of guys and had two girlfriends who had similar life stories. When I was sixteen I started working and that was something I enjoyed doing to make money. Once high school was over I felt like I had so much to look forward to. When college came around I didn’t see the same people every day and had to make new friends here at Anderson. This was challenging for me, because the dorms are full of females which was something that I have not been used to.

Melanie states that “college isn’t so much an academic life , but it’s also a very social and emotional part of who you are , too.” She explains that college isn't about only education but also is socializing with others and knowing yourself. College students also have the rights to socialize with people and

First, I must offer my gratitude to the students I have met over the years for sharing with me the burden that is high school and assisting me all the way. In high school, deadlines are tight, and the pressure to do well is overbearing, but something so simple as a friendship can go a long way in alleviating that stress.

You must always have an open mind in college. Whether it is from trying new foods, or joining the most organizations as possible, try it! Yes, you are there for your studies but you have to find time to get out of your dorm room or the library! If you just sit in your room, those four walls will become very small. Go to all the interest meetings there are, take all those flyers they give you in the quad. You can't count something out until you try it. Whether it’s you joining the Hide and Seek Club or even going Greek there IS a spot for you on campus somewhere, you just have to find your home.

Pretty soon, you'll be entering the doors a new school, you'll have a fresh identity, and a new set of friends. This is your opportunity to start over. Start by defining yourself and your friends. “Friends are people” And I will repeat this quote so that it resonates with you, “friend”. It is said that are friends are elements that help define us. It is important that you choose the right friends. Choose friends that will make positive impacts on your life. Choose friends that are willing grow with you and help you get through any and everything that can possibly be put in your way. Choose responsible friends and be that responsible friend.

We are used to the friends that we’ve made in elementary and middle school, but finding other friends who want what’s best for the long term might even be better. Some students give into peer pressure to seem cool or to build popularity. Incoming freshman shouldn’t have to worry about what anyone thinks is “cool”. Students need to learn to be their own person and have friends who support their goals. Joining clubs that spark an interest can be a really effective way to meet new people with shared interests. When students join clubs, they make friends who might have the same ideas of what career path they want to take part in. Through high school, I’ve joined groups that have given me a real sense of friendship that is supportive. I know first hand that when you meet other students that share the same interests as you, you connect right away. Joining clubs can provide a sense of independence because students are in charge of what they do and what needs to be done. Going to games, rallies, and dances can bring students together. Students are all aiming towards the same target, to have fun and show spirit for their school. Also, joining a study group or getting a partner for every class can really make school life easier. There can be less pressure to understand a concept fully when students have partners to study

“Your First Year of College: 25 Strategies and Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond” by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D., shows tips on how to be successful in my freshman year of college. These 25 tips and strategies are super helpful for almost any problem that could arise during my first year. Dr. Hansen gives very good examples to help freshman. For example, he explains we need to get organized but instead of just saying that he gives us examples like a big wall calendar or personal organizer. Another tip is that studying will be very important in college. Therefore, finding a good study spot will be a key to success. In addition, Dr. Hansen says do not be shy and make new friends; they’re all

As a freshman I hope I become close friends with my roommate. My roommate will also be a freshman so I know we will both have our doubts, and will be scared about the transition. I would like my roommate to know a lot about me, such as my favorite food, candy, sports, hobbies, morals ,and goals. I believe if you are going to be friends with someone and you want to go far, you have to hang around people who want to do something with their life,

A recent difficult situation that I found myself in was in the beginning of my first semester at Beloit College. The transition from high school to college was intense and difficult for me. In order to adjust to the new environment I had to let go of my lifestyle outside of campus, therefore I had to set boundaries with my friends that currently attend high school. I wanted to feel comfortable in my new environment, learn more about the people and the campus itself. I felt as if stepping off of campus more often and only hanging out with the people that I already knew hindered me from growing. In order to not offend my friends I began to get more envolved on campus. Eventually my friends picked up the idea that I had other responsibilities

Living in the college dorms will allow students many beneficial social interactions that they would otherwise not have. College dorms are usually divided into floors. Each floor will have a Resident Assistant that reports to a Resident Director. The Resident Assistant will organize events for the floor so that the students living together can get to know each other. This is a great opportunity for the students to meet and find others that have similar interests or majors. Throughout the semester there will be floor meetings and activities that will help the students meet new people and make more friends. Generally students will have at least one roommate. This can be someone you know or it could be randomly assigned. This is a great opportunity to make a good friend when you first move to college.

For college students, however, social life is a completely different experience. For the most part, individuals come from completely different background than most of their peers. One is among a diversity group of people with different social classes, ages, and ethnicity of people. Because of this diversity, bullying is less likely to occur, though it may still happen. Furthermore, college students typically do not worry about their popularity as much, primarily because they are focused on their academics. Individuals are usually climbing the social ladder not only to open the doors for personal relationships, but career opportunities. Peer pressure is much heavier within this environment, however. Individuals are able to attend parties thrown

The first year of college comes with many changes and challenges. These changes can include the food in the cafeteria, study habits, time management skills, and much more. Every student has to find their own way to handle the first year and determine what works best for them. For many the most essential change is living away from home. Campus life provides opportunities to become a part of a unique, diversified community. With these opportunities come challenges, such as having a roommate, being away from one’s parents, and determining self-limits.

In high school there are many cliques that form. The rich students bond together in the preppy clique. There are also cliques for those that are involved in sports. Cliques form in a wide variety and every student is in some way or another involved in at least one. College also has cliques that are very similar. As soon as you “warm up” to the college life, you will find yourself involved in one and there’s nothing wrong with that. It will help you meet new people and ease the transition from high school to college. These cliques help the school year pass quicker and make it more memorable when you are doing things with friends as compared to being alone the whole year.

(It may be a bit of a stretch here to call myself a man yet.) The hardest part was getting settled into my new place. Fortunately, my campus has apartments in lieu of dormitories. I went to the lease office and paid what, at the time, seemed like a fortune, and ran up and down two flights of stairs for hours in an attempt to move in my belongings. My roommates seemed nice, and one of them had yet to move in, so the room next to mine remained vacant for a while.

Yes, college students make many friends and those friendships may later become complete friendships, but initially those friendships are of pleasure and utility. A person wants to feel comfortable in their environment and college is a new living environment for most people; in order to gain comfort, they befriend others, using them for their own access to a happy, comfortable life. The stereotypical college person also enjoys pleasure in partying, alcohol indulgence, and physical hook-ups. Obviously, these connections with others are far from the idea of complete friendship