So, how is college going so far? Is it what you expected? Were you able to make new friends along the way? I know for some people that this is their first time away from their home, parents, and siblings. For me, this is the longest time that I have been able to live without seeing my parents faces and every single day. Although it comes as relief to get away from their nagging, I am starting to get somewhat homesick (which is why I am trying to see them on fall break!)
College on the other hand is pretty good for me. I always thought that I would be buried down with pressure/work and not be able to keep up with all the assignments my professors hand out to me; I guess I proved myself wrong. Most of my teachers are pretty laid back and the assignments they pass out are usually easy and self explanatory. Before I came to WCU, people who were in college always told me how they were not doing that well because they allowed their "new" responsibility and judgement misguide them to making bad choices. And for some reason I believed that what happen to me; once more I proved myself wrong.
As for making friends. I am really surprised at how quickly I bonded with so many people. It comes as a shock for me, because I was unable to make a lot friends during my middle and high school years. I some how got listed off as a "loner" since my classmates would normally see me by myself. The few 'friends' that did have were either people who liked using other people to get what they wanted, or 'school friends' since we never visited or talked to each other outside of school. Thus were never able to really know one another. That's why it makes me happy that the people here truly want to get to know me, without judging the type of person that I seem to be.
Well I don't really know how to end this, so I'll start by saying the first thing that comes to mind: if you ever have a difficult moment in your life, remember that your not alone. Someone will always be there if you need to talk. And you shouldn't judge another person you don't know or made no effort to become acquainted with, since you don't know what problems they may be going through in their life. With that being said. I'll see you in class!!
3 comments:
I feel we're having about the same kind of experience here. I've had some pretty bad homesickness while I've been here. I miss my parents but not the nagging that's for sure, I get enough of that on the phone.
I've had a couple of up almost all-nighters, going to bed at like 4:30 in order to finish papers. But other than that it's been pretty chill.
I've only made a couple of friends so far, but I'm working on it. I knew a couple of people from ASP over the summer so that helped. I also have one of my best friends from high school up here with me but she's planning on transfering to App next year, so I'll be next to friendless. I've been hanging out with my room mate and some of her friends. They're definitely an interesting crowd but definitely better than nothing.
I'm glad you've been having a goodish time here.
Arn't you glad she canceled class ;)
~Jamie Cox
I've really missed a lot of my close family and the little ones that I baby sit. My boyfriend and brother are here at Western and that really helps me to be able to deal with being away from home. I have made a few really good friends at WCU. Of course I do love my friends that came here after high school but I enjoy meeting new people.
Western has really not been hard I have enjoyed it but the test are hard but it is okay I know it will all work out.
I hope everything with school goes good for everyone!!
-Courtney Morrow (Holly's Class)
I think a lot of people are feeling the same way about missing their family, I know I really miss my parents, sisters, and puppy, Tater. I too have made only a couple friends so far but thats because people see me as shy so they don't really take the time to connect with me. But the friends I have made are some of the most amazing people I have ever met. I just hope that I start to make even more friends. Western hasnt been hard for me really, you just have to be resposible for your work that you have to get done and if you do than it isnt hard at all.
-ELLIE SCOGGINS-
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