Traveling from one city to another, adjusting to a new environment, and learning the structure and ways of college life all came on so sudden. No one to show me the ropes and no one to clearly explain what were the dos and don’ts on campus was so overwhelming. There were always teachers available but they did not know the anything about campus life. There had to be a way to successfully transition from high school to college without so much stress and fear. Many students traveling to Universities/Colleges away from home have the challenge of preparing for the first year of college without any assistance. The only thing most colleges offer is student orientation and tours around the school without giving any inside survival information. Colleges
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These students are generally not prepared for school and immediately drop out of college after the first semester because it was too difficult. When students are removed from a dependent environment and into an independent one it exposes the students to situations such as waking up for class on time without the help of parents, and making difficult decisions with consultation. They have to ultimately make decisions for themselves and survive the bustle of the fast paced college life all on their own. Since colleges are not providing proper tips for students to balance academic and social life at the same time, they cause students extreme stress and maybe even hints of depression during their first year of …show more content…
Involvement from student organizations, TSU faculty, and the general student body, Tennessee State University could give incoming students new insight on the campus. We could make the students feel welcomed, safe and prepared to face the struggles of the upcoming semester. We could take the students out of their dependent mindset and empower them to become independent and make noteworthy and responsible decisions on their own. If valid efforts are made to change the atmosphere of the campus into a studious and friendly environment, it will only continue to attract students that are motivated to excel throughout their college experience at
These students are generally not prepared for school and immediately drop out of college after the first semester because it was too difficult. When students are removed from a dependent environment and into an independent one it exposes the students to situations such as waking up for class on time without the help of parents, and making difficult decisions with consultation. They have to ultimately make decisions for themselves and survive the bustle of the fast paced college life all on their own. Since colleges are not providing proper tips for students to balance academic and social life at the same time, they cause students extreme stress and maybe even hints of depression during their first year of …show more content…
Involvement from student organizations, TSU faculty, and the general student body, Tennessee State University could give incoming students new insight on the campus. We could make the students feel welcomed, safe and prepared to face the struggles of the upcoming semester. We could take the students out of their dependent mindset and empower them to become independent and make noteworthy and responsible decisions on their own. If valid efforts are made to change the atmosphere of the campus into a studious and friendly environment, it will only continue to attract students that are motivated to excel throughout their college experience at