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Is it normal to feel scared to go to college?

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Anonymous on Apr 9, 2017
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In my opinion, every new thing one does in life can make us a bit worried, but soon we overcome this feeling.
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Anonymous on Apr 14, 2017
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Of course it is. College is a new experience, it's going into the unknown and well it is perfectly normal to be afraid of something you don't know. What matters is not to let the fear stop you. It's kind of a good thing to feel a little scared because it can help motivate you, just know there is nothing you cannot do, take a deep breath and keep your head up high
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Anonymous on Apr 15, 2017
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Completely! You've lived with your guardians and have depended upon them for almost your whole life, living with them and knowing that they'll be right there.
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Anonymous on Apr 20, 2017
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Hello, I've personally felt really scared to go college, so yes it's normal. Maybe think about what exactly you are scared of, maybe then you can figure out a solution? Hope this helps
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Anonymous on May 4, 2017
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It's absolutely normal to feel afraid! College is a whole different ball game compared to high school and elementary school. Going into college, you're an adult and it's all about YOU and your specific future career. It's a huge responsibility of taking care of yourself and learning to be an adult in the "real world". Even though pretty much everyone feels scared and worried at some point about going to college and being away from their family, college is a great experience and is tons of fun! It'll all work out and you shouldn't worry :)
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BenevolentWords on May 13, 2017
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Yes, absolutely. It's a major life change. Try to identify exactly what you are scared about going to college for. Are you afraid of being away from your family? A way to help that is to stay in frequent contact with your family and maintain those relationships even though you're away at college. Are you afraid of meeting new people? Try to remember that many others at college feel the same - it's a new experience for everyone; you aren't alone.
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damselinthisdress on May 19, 2017
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It is normal to feel scared to go to college. There's so much uncertainty and insecurity and it's such a huge turning point in life that it sometimes feels very overwhelming. You know that you're growing up and you start becoming more aware of the responsibilities that you'll have to take up and on top of that there's the pressure of doing well to ensure a secure and happy future. All these feelings can definitely make one scared to even begin the journey. I remember my first day, I was so scared, I didn't know anyone and I wasn't sure of exactly what I was supposed to do...I was a mess. But what I've learnt is that we're all scared at first. Every other person is scared at first, but with time, they get the hang of it. They start making friends and they start discovering opportunities to make a difference and slowly, they start enjoying it! College is a place where you'll definitely be tested but you'll also come across some incredible people and have some incredible memories to look back at. College is scary, but it also changes you as a person...and for the better.
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Anonymous on Jun 8, 2017
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Yes because ur starting a new educational journey that leads directly to ur career but remember if u major in what you like you will be fine and relax it will all be okay
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lovedreamlive on Jun 10, 2017
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Going to college is a brand new experience, and at first, all new experiences can make us feel scared, as our mind is only comfortable with familiarity. Having something to look forward to about going to college, can dissipate the fear and make it exciting. Thinking about the friends you will make, what you will learn, and of all the ways you will have fun once you are there, will help you shift from feeling scared and nervous to hopeful and even excited. Hope this helps! : )
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Anonymous on Jun 11, 2017
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Yes. This is very normal. Whenever we are faced with new situations, we tend to be scared because we fear the unknown. However, taking that first step to face the new situation normally diminished this fear.
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