Reflective Essay: Transitioning Into College Life

Relationships are key when it comes to every day life. However, when it comes to a very dramatic change such as living on your own and going to college, these relationships are the foundation for which you will either succeed or fail. As a college student in order to successfully and calmly transition into this new life a student must have a strong relationship with new friends and with God. As a student going through this I have learned how both effect the way you handle your new life.

One of the hardest parts of transitioning into college life is finding and making new relationships. This was not difficult for me due to my early admittance to the school because of marching band however, I do know that this is a struggle many students face when they take this big step in life. These relationships are crucial to the success of a student academically and socially. Friendships formed at this time help students find people to help cushion the blow of stress and schoolwork while at college away from the parents who are usually there to comfort and support these students during the transition into college life.

The second relationship that is necessary to successfully transition into college life is a relationship with God. This is the most important relationship to have while going into …show more content…
With each passing day comes new challenges and hurtles that we all as students must face. Without strong relationships with people and God the pressure of college and life will eventually break a student down emotionally and in worse case physically. This is why it is so crucial to have these strong relationships. By having strong relationships with other people, a student now has someone with them to share the burden of school life. When the burden is so great that no one can help a relationship with God brings comfort and calm to the storms that rage in the mind of a new college