Personal Narrative: Moving Away To College

Many freshmen think that once they move away to college, they’re free from rules and restrictions that existed in high school. That freedom arrives when one lives one their own, no longer living under their parent’s roof. We, as students, have to make our own decisions and care for ourselves. College is where dig deep into ourselves and find who we are and what our priorities are. Everyone has to find their own groove and make it through college successfully. Though it’s tough its best to find the right routine for yourself. As a freshman in college, I have adopted some practices. Here are twelve tips that have helped
1. Maintain class schedules. No one truly knows you better than yourself. Think very hard when scheduling classes. If you’re …show more content…
Missing Home. Have time set aside for phone calls to family. Don’t be afraid to call home and tell them how things are going. If you’re having trouble adjusting during your first year, talking about it with people you can trust may help. College can be stressful for both sides, you and your family. Calling or checking in regularly can ease the stress and help the transition a bit easier. Understand that being homesick is normal, give yourself time to be sad. You can use this to your advantage. After studying for a hard test, reward yourself with a phone call to a family member. Start thinking of college as being your home away from home. The second you begin to see your school as such, the less time you spend missing home too much. The more comfortable you are, the happier you are at school and the more likely you are to …show more content…
Happiness. Overall, your general happiness is what’s the key to success. If you find yourself in a moment of unhappiness, take a step back and evaluate what is going on. Know what triggers your stress and what can calm you. Find a happy place. If music calms you, invest in a good pair of headphones; so you can listen without being disturbed. Music is a powerful enough to affect our emotions whether we are paying attention or not. Even a little background music is kind to the brain. Music brings our emotions to the surface, when listening to a sad song we, we feel sad and the same with happy music. When we are able to acknowledge how we feel were instantly calmer. Maybe you hate writing essays, listening to music can make you forget your disdain while writing. My writing process include a playlist of Lady Gaga, she’s fierce and proud. So no matter how crappy my essay is, I’m usually happy as long as my Lady Gaga is playing. Don’t think that you’re going through anything alone. Talk to someone you can trust if you feel like you can’t control the stress. College campuses are filled with resources you can take advantage of. don’t handle college alone; there are people who’ve shared your