Tuesday, September 4, 2012
College Life.
Just graduating from high school, and going into college is quite the change. I'm only taking two classes this semester. I'm not quite sure what my major is going to be yet so I'm just taking my generals. I'm in pre-algebra and English. Pre-algebra isn't too bad. It's a lot easier than I thought it would be.
College is a lot different from high school. I wasn't sure what to expect. There was so much drama, and cliques in high school. On my first day of college, I was scared of what people were going to think of me. I was worried that people would be in their little groups, and I would just be there by myself. But instead, as I walked into my first class, everyone sat their awkwardly like I did. Nobody talked, it was just silence.
I was so used to going in to school, and sitting for eight hours straight. Now, going into my classes for about an hour and a half a day, its not so bad. I really do like college a lot more than high school. The only bad part is that I still don't know hardly anybody yet. As the weeks go by, I'm starting to get the hang of this whole college thing.
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That first day in the classes seemed to last forever. I was so nervous when no one said anything. I felt like one mistake and every person in there would pick up on it. I am a little relived I was not the only person who feels so awkward by all the silence. I feel like words should be spoken, but I have the hardest time talking to anyone for more than a few words. Class begins and not a word is spoken till the next time class begins, if then even. It really is a lot different from highschool, but i have really been enjoying it too. I am taking English and a STNA class for nursing. It seems like a lot to be sure of what i want to do. I like the teachers and work ethics more to. I don't understand why exactly it just seems appealing to me. Sorry I just noticed it says Jessie, I just think it is a cool nickname for some reason. Back on to topic I am apart of post secondary so I get out at twelve from highschool and go to college at two till six. It must be nice to be able to only go for that amount of time. I envy you in a good way. I really can't wait till i can do that. I really hope things go well for me at college. Otherwise eh, things are just going to be more difficult than what I want. I hope things go well for the both of us have a good day. "Smiley Face."
ReplyDeleteHey Jessie. College can be more than overwhelming but it is so much better than high school. High school you had all the groups of different kids either making fun of people or bullying. It was always something. In college there is none of that. I'm a sophomore here and I still get nervous walking into rooms and seeing people I don't know. It never gets old that’s for sure. You are so lucky to only have two classes. I am taking five classes right now. It is literally taking over my life! I guess that's college for you. I should have expected that by now. Also don't worry about being undecided about your major. I have changed literally three times since attending Rhodes. I am finally sticking with nursing. Thank goodness. I am also in pre-algebra to I love doing math I am just not good at it. That is probably one of my easier classes too. Don't worry I don't know anybody either. It kind of sucks when I was taking summer classes I made some friends and then when classes were over I haven’t seen them since, mainly because they have different majors or are farther or shorter along in school. You'll make friends eventually though. Walking into the classrooms where everyone is staring at you, it never gets old. Especially on the first day everyone is sitting there eyeballing everybody in silence. It’s hilarious actually. I admit I do it too though. It’s kind of an involuntary thing though if you think about it. Oh well, you’ll get used to college eventually. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteJessie, I totally agree with you about the difference between High School and College. Yes I am older than you but I remember my school days. The punks, snobs, drug atticts, and those who would be in their own little groups. On my first day of college I was also scared just like you wondering what other people was going to think about me since I am alot older. I started college in summer and only took two classes to begin with just like you. I would say that was the smartest thing I did. I just wanted to get the feel on what college life was going to be like with out overwhelming myself horrible. I was the oldest person in both classes and it scared me and made me feel out of place. At first I didn't speak much but than I told myself that I needed to realize that even though I was the oldest person their that any of my fellow classmates could be taking the same classes later on in the fall and I would see them again. Another thing I have realized is that even though Im older the younger students do associate with me. It gives me a good feeling to know that people look up to me for advice sometimes.
ReplyDeleteWhere my fellow classmates went I dont know. Danielle is the only person that I see two times a week because of our Com class. One other classmate I see her on Wednesdays and we still talk. For some reason even though our ages are quit different we spend time talking to each other alot. I think it is because we have so many similarities in life. Now back to my first day of college after getting side tracked their. Anyways, I went to college 2 days out of the week and never saw one adult person and I thought wow this is so weird. Is this going to mean I will have no one to talk to. By the third day I was already to give up and like a baby was tearing up and ready to quit college. My fellow classmate though, the one I spoke about earlier, talked me out of it and said, give it time its only our third day and hopefully it will get better. All I could think about though was that their was no other adults around that was my age and I would have no one to talk to and the high school students was alot smarter than me and that was why they decided to come to college and chances were they would be communicating with each other.
Taking classes in the Fall is a lot different now. Their is alot more people including adults and now I feel more confortable when I go into a class. The only thing I regret now is that I have over whelmed myself taking to many classes but I have learned my lesson and so thats all that counts. Some advice from me would be to talk to people, ask alot of questions, go to the learning center if you need to. That place is wonderful, they do an awsome job their!!! and keep smiling. Good Luck in everything you do because you deserve it!!!