Is it normal to feel scared to go to college?
Anonymous
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Dec 9, 2017
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Of course! It's just nerves! Going to college is a new chapter in your life and of course you'll be nervous! Will I make friends? Will everything be okay? Of course! It'll all work out in the end so stay confident!
insightfulFireworks46
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Dec 10, 2017
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Yes, absolutely. It's a major life change and it won't be without its challenges. Any big step is bound to bring feelings of fear and anxiety - that's why it's a big step!
ChamomileTea5202
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Dec 10, 2017
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Leaving your family, friends, and home can be a daunting experience. The fear of the unknown can be overwhelming, but think about it like this: There are hundreds of colleges, each with thousands of students, statistically speaking many of those students feel exactly the way you do!
Anonymous
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Dec 11, 2017
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Yes, feeling scared about college is a very normal feeling. It's a big step in your life, however, you can do great things! Just take a step back, and gather your thoughts. It will be okay.
Anonymous
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Dec 13, 2017
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Of course! College is intimidating and of course it's all the social pressure that you HAVE to go and you HAVE to do well or you've failed. Go in with no expectations and grab the bull by the horns and go for it.
fairyofneverland
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Dec 13, 2017
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It is! Trying to orientate new places, new people, new orders always scare us. Because we don't know what we will encounter with. But it is essential to keep in mind that when we look back to our first day in high school and following years there is a huge gap. This will apply to college as well. That's why keep calm and enjoy all the changes!
absentveins
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Dec 13, 2017
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Yes! Going to college can feel very stressful and scary because it's a new step that you are taking in your life. It's also a big one. If you are moving away from your home to get to the college too, or move in one of the dorms, it could be why you are feeling so scared. It will be okay after you get used to the new experience. Sending love your way!
AguidingLight
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Dec 16, 2017
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Many people find it scary I think it’s a normal reaction to starting college it’s a very big thing that as in its self it’s own challenges and stressers that can be very scary and overwhelming to most people.
Anonymous
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Dec 16, 2017
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yes it’s completely normal to feel nervous about change, especially something like college. Try to focus on the positives of the experience for example making new friends and learning new things.
Anonymous
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Dec 16, 2017
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Of course, transitioning into an adult is scary on its own, but having to go to school and pick something you want to do for the rest or majority of your life is even scarier. Not to mention not a lot of your friends will go to your college, so it might feel like starting over as well.
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