Reflection Paper In College

Freshman Year Reflection Paper When I first packed everything to move to Springfield, I was excited to start college in a new place and really be independent. During the first week of classes, I swore that I would not be able to survive this first semester. I did not expect some of the classes to be as difficult as they turned out to be. Other issues with a roommate led the first weeks to be rough; however, I started to like college once I found my ground and got my head straight. Once I was on campus and on my own, the allure of being independent disappeared. It was arduous adjusting to college and be in a new state, five hours from home. I have always been a bit of a ‘momma’s girl’ and it quickly became a habit for me to call home every week to talk to everyone and see how they were doing. The hardest

If I had not done the same, I would not have meet some of the people that I now consider close friends. Even if you only meet that person in class, talk to them or see about starting a study group. My other bit of advice is to just let housing find you a roommate because have things in common does not always mean that you two will get along with each other. The best advice I could give incoming freshman is to study hard, go to lecture, find some motivation, but also have fun with it. This is your first opportunity to be away from your parents and live on your own, make new friends and join clubs. If you end up missing home, do not feel like you are ‘uncool’ for calling often. The highlight of my week is getting to facetime with my family and see my baby niece. College does not have to be scary, it is all about how you approach it and what you do. Furthermore, it may start out rough, but you can quickly find the higher ground and start enjoying it. Never be afraid of anything in college, you have to embrace the world at some point, so may as well do it