November 28, 2017
Dear Freshman,
Transitioning into college is stressful and may present you with obstacles. I moved here all the way from Raleigh, North Carolina, leaving my family, friends and everything I have ever known behind – I had no idea what I was getting myself into. That being said, the transition was especially hard for me, and it’s not like I could go home at the end of the day or week to get away from it all, and to say that I did not feel overwhelmed or stressed at any point in time would be a lie. I am not here to sugar coat it or make it seem like a breeze, because it is not. Although I personally do not find that college has been overly demanding or exhausting, that is not to say that it does not require you to put in work, work that you may not be accustomed to doing. Plus, experiences vary from person to person.
However, if I am being honest, I have had major assignments due in several of my classes all at the same time and I don’t know about you, and I easily become stressed and overwhelmed, so this does not help. I will say that now I realize that it is imperative that you not let this overwhelm you to a point in which you can no longer function, as I have occasionally done. This does not mean that you should not care or that you should procrastinate and avoid completing assignments. In fact, do not forget what it is that you are here for – an education. Make sure you work hard, do your best and apply yourself appropriately. Furthermore do not be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and expand your horizons in order to promote your own success; remember if you ever need help there are copious amounts of resources available to you as a student, including the writing center, math tutoring and CAPS – please take advantage of them, you will not regret it.
With Love,
Alyssa Gradwell
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