Transitioning Into A College Freshman

Transitioning from middle school to high school now college. Hardships and victories I have experienced it all. I have gone from the shy student to one of the most involved and active student in my school.

The thought of new adventures I will encounter and the freedom I will gain in college makes me ecstatic. Your First Year of College: 25 Strategies and Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond written by Randall S. Hansen, who is an entrepreneur who is focused on helping people with college success and health and wellness. “Get enough sleep, take your vitamins and eat right.” Getting enough sleep can improve your focus and agility. The author suggest that if you stay healthy, get enough sleep, and take your vitamins you should have a better chance of avoiding the “Freshman 15.” Without having your parents around to serve you a good balanced meal, one may be tempted to go for the cookies

It 's the rock bottom of a student 's educational career: The day a student drops out of high school. From there, the world may seem to go down in a spiral. Today, 16% of dropouts are unemployed and 32% live below the poverty line. Dropouts with jobs earn an average of only $12.75 per hour (Messacar 55). Students who do graduate from high school have an unemployment rate of only 7.6% (Bureau of Labor Statistics). While the graduation rate may be improving, there are still some out there who find it hard to adjust to the high school atmosphere after leaving their cozy little middle school. Sometimes, middle school poorly prepares their

For a year now I have worked as a waitress and a hostess at the independent living side of a retirement home. This has been a very large impact on my life financially, emotionally, and academically.

One of the most common questions asked by many high school seniors is if they should go to college. Last year 65% of seniors who graduated enrolled into the following fall semester. There are many benefits of going to college and obtaining a college degree. It depends on who you ask but there can be many down sides of college also. One of the major things people question is if the price is worth it. Many college freshmen are unprepared for college because they don’t know what to expect, or they don’t know what they want to achieve in college.

The concept of not having parents around to police almost every aspect of life may sound superb, but it isn’t all fun and games in college. In the article Your First Year of College: 25 Strategies and Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond. Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D, the author, is a former marketing professor and writes articles such as this one to empower people. “While good grades could have come naturally to you in high school, you will have to earn them in college”(Hansen). This quote is key for the kids who just skated by in high school. For incoming freshman the workload may seem unbearable, but staying organized and focused are vital if you want to succeed in your first year. Feeling overwhelmed and stressed

“College is a balancing act” I have personally heard this quote numerous times; however, it did not forecast its complete meaning until I began college myself. High School counselors prepare you academically and allow the paperwork process to run smoothly when entering college as a freshman. Although most of these counselors work hard to help High School senior’s transition into college, I believe no amount of paperwork or aid prepares you for such change. According to this survey, career uncertainty leads to anxiety – I couldn’t agree more with the findings of this study and to me it is no surprise. It is evident that the change of majors and anxiety created by the pressure of future satisfaction of jobs remains evident present day. Personally,

College is a frightening journey that most young adults will go through, but, will they make it to the closing? To ensure that you will continue through your life as a college student with no trouble, Dr. Hansen founder of Quintessential Careers has made an article of 25 Tips to Help You Survive Your Freshman Year. “one in every four college students leaves before completing their sophomore year — and nearly half of all freshmen will either drop out before obtaining a degree or complete their college education elsewhere.” Dr. Hansen introduced these tips knowing that they would be essential to a student struggling on campus. The tips given will inform any person on how to have a balanced lifestyle between enjoying ones self and education. Not

One of the most crucial times of one’s life is around age 18, when starting college. This also happens to be the most common time for anxiety and depression issues to start. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 75 percent of all individuals with an anxiety disorder will experience symptoms before age 22 (Tartakovsky). Starting college is practically a whole new world for most young adults, and there are many different factors that can trigger stress and anxiety. Many new students get separation anxiety from being away from home and loved ones, and suddenly being in a whole new environment surrounded by strangers. Not only this, but the added stress of handling a full load of classes, and possibly a job. While a large number

The first year of school at Clark Atlanta was a brand new and exciting journey for several students. Students will combat new experiences in their initial year of college; it can even go together with a lot of bumps along the Semester As a student I had to realize how to balance my new life as a university student and the key transitions. My first semester biggest problem was transitioning and adapting to the new surroundings, attempting to create new friends and the problems adapting to college work.

70% of young adults, ages 18 to 22, stop going to church once they leave home (McConnell). This number is staggering. The transition into college can be an uphill battle, and unfortunately, sometimes faith takes the fall. As one of the most stressful times in a student’s life, it is important to keep the faith battery fully charged. This is only attainable with regular visits to church or religious groups. The significance of finding a church cannot be understated. There are endless advantages to getting involved in a religious group at college, and finding the right church is not as hard as college students believe it to be.

Being a freshman on any sports team is tough, but being a starter on the varsity team as a freshman is downright terrifying. My ninth grade year, I played on the junior varsity volleyball team one time with my classmates; after that tournament, I was pulled up by my coach to play with the seniors and juniors, and I was truly afraid.

Being a freshman college student can be stressful in many ways. My top reason for being stressed, is because the majority of the time I am broke. Broke as in, I rarely have money to spend. College students, including myself, have needs. In my situation I do not have the money to fulfill them all. Mainly because, I can only work 12 hours a week. Plus my job only pays minimum wage every two weeks. Do the math, 87 dollars will definitely not last. Freshman should be allowed to work more than 12 hours a week.

My freshman year at UIS has been everything I could’ve ever wanted it to be and more. From the moment that I decided to come here, I knew that special things were in store. I was extremely excited to play volleyball and work toward my future career as a physical therapist, but little did I know that along with those things would come treasured friendships, limitless knowledge, incredible experiences, and unspeakable promise for the next three years of my academic and athletic endeavors. The transition from high school to college presented some challenges and required changes. Even with that being said, I can happily report that my adaptation was seamless and smooth. It is a true honor and privilege to be an undergraduate here at the University of Illinois Springfield. With the help of your scholarship, I can continue to focus on my success as a student, an athlete, and an active member of the UIS community.

The most significant challenge I expect to face transitioning to college will be confronting the absence of my family. First and foremost, I am a family oriented person and I accept that college will be a drastic experience for myself. I won't wake up every morning to eat breakfast with my sister nor will I be taking the same road to school. In college, I will most likely be walking to my class occupied with mature adults rather than the same people I have been knowing for four years now. I’m definitely going to miss coming home to my mom’s delicious food and our family dinners. However, my motivation to show my family that I can be successful without their assistance will definitely help me move forward so I can be with them as soon as I get