Study Habits

I’m doing well in all my classes but one. They all have been pretty easy going and there’s really no struggle for me. Biology is the one class that I could be doing better in. There’s a lot of memorization which is challenging. I’ve been trying to study more for my biology class. Hopefully the next exam won’t be as tough. 

Transition to College

I expected to make a lot of friends and meet new people, but that’s not what happened. I was so excited to start a new life in a place that I didn’t know anyone. I feel as though everyone here has an attitude and didn’t grow up using manners and they think they’re all high and mighty. Everyone here seems to only listen to the first thing you say. Like at the dining hall, I say I want all these things on my plate and I remind them, but they always end up missing one or two. I also feel ignored in the group chats when I ask a question or just comment. The toughest thing about living on campus is how loud people can be. People are always stomping around and running, or they talk really loud after quiet hours. The easiest thing to overcome has been staying away from my parents. They cause me to be stressed a lot and so far I enjoy not having to worry about what they’ll think of me. 

Major

Exercise Science has many occupations connected with the major, not just athletic training. My feelings about my major have not changed. I still like it just as much. There are a lot more people majoring in Exercise Science than I thought. I’m not interested in any other major or minor at the moment. 

Connecting to Campus

I’ve encountered struggling with writing an essay, so I made an appointment with the writing center to help me. I’ve gotten help from my RA. He listened to me rant when I was in a bad part of my college life. I went to counseling and they were able to help ease my anger. I haven’t attended any because I am a freshman and I have decided that I need to get familiar with my new life and to focus on academics. I don’t want to add extra stuff to my plate when I already have so much to begin with.