With the college application deadline closely coming down on us seniors, I can't help but have a million thoughts and questions run through my mind all at once.
I'm sure for many of us one of our biggest questions is "How will I get comfortable transitioning into this new stage of my life?" I believe that though initially it does seem very taunting and scary, we can all adjust to our new surroundings. When we first began high school many of us felt the same way about having to transition into a different mindset from middle school but with our hard work and dedication we were able to get through it. We face the same situation yet again as we enter college, but if we try hard, and allow ourselves to have a good college experience, it won't be hard to get comfortable.
Another question I've thought about is "How will I be able to get used to not seeing the same faces I've seen around campus for four years?" Although I'm not exactly friends with each individual here at school, there is a sense of comfort when seeing familiar faces walk across the wings getting to their next class. Thinking about this question also makes my mind wander to the thought of losing touch with majority of my friends while I'm away. Looking at the contacts on my phone I realize that in a year or two I may only be communicating with a small handful of the people in it and old names replaced with new friends. So I then ask you all, how do you think it'll be when we no longer walk through Mayfair's campus but rather our colleges campus and see completely unfamiliar faces?
For me, college is all about meeting new people. If we all transitioned to the same college together, we would miss out on getting to know different people and being put in different surroundings. College is about stepping out of your comfort zone, even when you feel super uncomfortable or homesick. I understand what you mean about how after High School, we will lose touch with a lot of people, however, I guess that’s how you figure out who your real friends are. The ones you stay in touch with even when in different states are the real ones.
ReplyDeleteI believe that entering this uncharted territory of college will be nerve wracking; on the other hand, college is waiting for us with new adventure and important life lessons! Although this is a huge step for all of us, I have faith that we will succeed as long as we have determination.
ReplyDeleteI think getting involved in the college you are going to helps you transition to this new stage in life, since you incidentally meet new people who you might make friends with, which will lessen the loneliness that you will feel from the loss of many of your friends and familiar faces.
ReplyDeletefrom what i have heard you should remember to always have fun. If you start to realize that you are getting into a routine you should get yourself out of it and give yourself a day me day and have fun.
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