My College Experience

I once saw a quote that said “do not judge my life by the chapter that you walked in on”. For some reason, this quote really rings true to me. Would people think of me in a different way if they knew my whole story? In every person’s life, there are so any successes, challenges and failures, that if you walked in on their life on any particular day, you would have no idea how they became the person that they are that day.

During the first semester of my college experience, I believe taking Composition 1 greatly improved my skills as a writer. The confidence I have in my writing ability has soared, my time and stress management has improved when taking on an assignment, and I have learned several techniques and tools that will carry on in my future writings. From the beginning of the semester I underestimated the depth topic exploration, drafting, and revision had on the success of a final essay. However, I believe I have successfully organized my thoughts to coherently write each essay from early on. I took every process assignment seriously to help determine what techniques work for me, and I stuck with what worked through the remainder of the semester.

New experiences and “firsts” bring many mixed emotions for anyone. There is the feeling of happiness about what you chose to do, the feeling of anxiousness to get started, and of course the feeling of nervousness for any mistakes, mishaps, or misunderstandings. College definitely brings all of those emotions and then some for any freshmen. It’s a tough adjustment, and finding the balance isn’t always as easy as it seems.

In my first week, the first thing I realized that I should have the dorm in college. Things did not go as I planned. I got classes which end so late, which start to effect on my study. I notice that by the time I go home I was so tired to go over my notes. On the other

A somewhat biased universal truth: beginning new things is always difficult. First day of camp, first day at a new job – it’s pretty safe to say that “firsts”, whatever they may be, tend primarily appear daunting and nerve wracking. Being thrown into a situation with new people, new surroundings, and a new way of living out your day-to-day lives is enough to make those who aren’t too keen on change to run for the hills. I, unfortunately, am one of those people. More often than not, I gravitate towards expecting the worse out of a situation when I have zero clue of how things are going to play out. But I told myself college was going to be different. I had a conversation with my dad a few weeks before we left for Longwood about how I always

As an incoming freshmen I’m learning to accept new challenges, time management and comprehending my mistakes. On the first day I’ve learned to be on time, stay organized, and be prepared for class. At first, I was extremely nervous about meeting all the professor and classmates because I didn’t know anyone. However, I’ve been comping with the changes of meeting new people and getting use to the transition in college. In addition, the transition from high school to college is what I expected it to be. Because I’ve had many individuals who have advised me that when you enter college you’ll be expecting many assignments and responsibility.

This course like my entire first semester of university have provided me with both many challenges as well as taught me many lessons not only for my university career, but for the rest of my life. As I reflect back on the semester, I recall telling myself at least once a week that I wanted to drop out of school, followed by many breakdowns, crying fits and calling defeat. The past few months, haven’t been at all easy for me, I have thought many times I wasn’t intelligent enough to be in university, I was disappointed with some of the grades I received and I was constantly engulfed in a swarm of stress. Despite all these tough times, I have had many good one’s as well, I have made new friends which are now integral to my everyday life and I have enhanced my knowledge to a new degree. Some of the many lessons that I’ve already learned in my short university experience include how to manage my time, the importance of meeting deadlines as well as the continuous struggle of balancing the various different facets of life.

Overall, I am tremendously excited about college. My family has moved around fairly often ever since I can remember, so I am very comfortable being in new environments. I love meeting new people and trying new things and that’s what I see college being all about – besides essays and exams that is. What I’m most looking forward to about college is being independent. I have longed

My first day attending Texas A&M University approached. Feeling anticipation and eagerness, I did not knowing what I should expect from college in the coming years. At the time, I was unaware only two thousand people in the University called themselves “Cadets” and that their journey is difficult yet rewarding. My parents forced me into this organization by making an unyielding and resolute decision that I was to develop my social and academic skills in the Corps.

Fear is not a word that was in my typical vocabulary, as most people who know me I was very active throughout my highschool years. I participated in many things such as Student Council,Cheer,Band, and other extracurriculars. To do most of these you are expected to have courage and so on. One thing I understand now more than ever is that you never leave what you can do today for tomorrow, the opportunities might be gone. Many things would go through my mind these past months before I had to start college in the fall. It finally hit me that I was becoming an adult with many responsibilities ahead of me. This didn’t seem to bother me much since I kinda had everything figured out or so I thought. I wasn’t the first of my siblings to graduate. I forecasted I would have the help I needed occasionally throughout my college journey. As the days went by college registrations were getting closer than ever. I honestly was super excited to be back in school with familiar faces and even to meet new ones. The news I would be receiving two-weeks before I officially started college really set me back physically and emotionally. By this time I had met someone I’ve never in a million years thought I would meet my new friend fear.

I never in a million years imagined that I would be a sophomore in college at Forest Park at seventeen. I imagined myself at McKinley surrounded by a bunch of seniors trying not to catch the dreaded senioritis. College wasn't on my mind when I was handed a letter containing the greatest opportunity that I've had and possibly the greatest I will ever have. I was chosen to be a guinea pig for a new upcoming program that would allow juniors in high school to take community college classes on campus instead of attending their old high school. Participants were enrolled in both their old high school and at Forest Park but would only take classes on campus. They were allowed to have the freedom to do after school activities and sports at their high school. The program would allow participants to graduate in two years with a high school diploma and an associate's degree completely free with no strings attached.

I am in a dark blue twelve passenger van with unfamiliar people driving off to an unfamiliar place. Behind me I see my college campus slowly disappear. My summers tends to be chaotic with changes in scenery. Arrived just yesterday and already leaving for training to lead a week-long service trip. It’s my first time as leader and the thought of it reminds me of the wiggling worms I feel in my tummy.

Going to college is a whole knew experience, and it can be scary to some freshman. Going to college can be a great experience or it can not be a great experience it all depends on yourself. Going to college may mean bad eating habits, or there may be a high level of stress. Going to college may mean that it is the first time to be away from home all on your own. There are many aspects of being a freshman in college, and

I remember this lady from ODU clear a day was telling my class her experience of college and her very first day of college .She explain she didn’t know what to make of meeting new people transitioning to a new chapter in like becoming an adult. In college you make a lot of decision of your own she talk about that challenge of people get caught up with partying and keeping up with grades. You have to balance everything because e getting overwhelm she seen it people stresses out with college. It can affect how your behavior and altitude when you become overwhelmed. Her tip for us is take some time to yourself sometime you don’t push yourself so hard. You have to maintain a good schedule to get good results it’s not easy in college it come with a lot of pressure. Listening to here I took that and

This is my second year of college, but my first time away from home. I attended a community college in my hometown, and I transferred to Texas A&M- Corpus Christi with a 3.86 GPA. Last year, I made some big changes in my school habits and who I am as a student. I devoted a lot more time and focus to my school work because this schooling is a choice and not available to everyone; if I was going to do this, I was going to do the absolute best I could. So, starting that year I kept an eye on my grades at all times, and aimed high with my GPA. These goals were important to make, because I would not be where I am now without them. It was challenging to change and still is, but I am not going into debt for average grades and minimum effort. Setting goals in my classes and for my overall year is important to me, and is how I plan to have a successful year.