This is my 6th blog on Back to School ideas.In this blog you will find information about Tips to Cope with Your First day Of College/University in 2011.
Here are some free tips to cope with Your First day Of College/University
1. Involve yourself and enjoy activities
As tasteless as it sounds, you should go to at least some of the activities your school has for new students. Whether it’s a meet and greets, tour of your new home or a silly dance, go and try to meet people. If there are activities for peeps with certain interests, like the first meeting of the LGBT club or an art workshop, head to the one that best describes you. Meeting people with common interests is a good way to start things off.
2. Know you’re not alone.
First and foremost, keep in mind that everyone is feeling the fear and anxiety that you’re experiencing. Yes, even that confident-looking girl who always sits in the front of class and talks to everyone. A being nervous doesn’t make you a hopeless loner.
3. Try to make good friends.
During the first semester of College/University, everyone is anxiously trying to find someone, anyone, they can relate to, do things with and who can sympathize. No matter how shy or antisocial someone looks it’s likely that they’ll be relieved and open if you walk up to them and introduce yourself. Break the ice by talking about how crazy the whole experience is.
4. Ask for help if you feel depress
If things get to be too much, go to your school’s health center or call a hot line. Incoming college freshman are known for depression and, in really bad cases, suicide. Don’t let things get out of hand and don’t be embarrassed to get help.
5. Limit your fun
Yes, your parents are not breathing down your neck, but that doesn’t mean you have to go out and take 17 shots of wine and chase it with a big blunt. A ton of people ended up in the ER for alcohol poising during my first couple of weeks at many colleges. Not the best way to kick off the year.
