The Truth About the Beginning of College

• Chris The Grad
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• October 5, 2023

Hi everyone, Chris the Graduate here. In recent times, I’ve been spending my days in the big leagues of college. Studying, attending classes, and even participating in social events. So far it’s been about a month since the beginning of this journey and I have come to realize many things so far. A lot of what I thought I was going to struggle with happens to be not complicated at all. But I’ve also seen things that I need to improve on in order to be a successful student. So come along and let’s review my first month as a freshman in college.

Before classes started, I had a grace period where I got to settle into my new home for the next 4 years. At this moment it finally hit me. I was going to be on my own and from now on I will have to rely on myself for the most part. I had to figure things out and grow on my own in these times.

Coming back down to earth I realized that I needed way more stuff than I needed and ended up getting more essentials that I needed for my dorm and school supplies. I then had to figure out how to organize my room so it would be livable.

I sorted through my stuff and got rid of everything that was no longer useful. I organized the remaining items in a way that would make it easy for me to find what I needed. My goal for my dorm was to make it comfortable and be able to do work without distractions. After going through prepping my dorm it was time to get ready for classes.

The first day of classes was on a Monday the 21st of August. But I thought it would be best to tour and see my class buildings, which were spread out across the entire campus. I also got to meet new people while touring. I got connected with some upperclassmen and asked them for advice and what to expect leading up to where they are.

The first week of classes came and it was huge. Students walk to classes seeing everyone getting around. This is what I’ve been waiting for. This is what me and my parents’ goal was and now I’m here. Moving around campus took some getting used to. My first class was across from my dorm and took about 20 minutes and going to my class after took 10 minutes. Fortunately, my schedule wasn’t too busy with classes. The most classes I have in a day are 3 and they happen to be simple to the point classes. 

As a whole, everything continues to go up. College life is still a new experience for me. In my experience, it is hard to enter a part of your life and enter something new with little knowledge. Finding a group of people you can relate to and connecting with them can be extremely helpful. Don’t be afraid to experience life. It goes without saying that college is an important part of your life.