What is the number one challenge going to be? Take the poll. - Page 10

Jason1117 · 07-15-2007, 02:12 AM

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but I now find myself at BYU surrounded by an overwhelming number of people that all seem the same to me and all seem to repulse me. I just don't find them interesting...

are you mormon?

pagen_hd · 07-16-2007, 01:28 AM

what is John Locke's (Lost) biggest challenge? Hunting for food or socializing with others? I think he has no problem doing either. But there may be a particular type of animal that he needs to hunt down, but isn't able to. That is, in my opinion, my number one challenge in college.
I voted for "academics".
Or more specifically, Calculus.

nowayjose · 08-24-2007, 05:30 PM

you are who you are genetically. if you were smart and a hard worker chances are you won't be slacking and getting wasted 24/7, if you were antisocial and stayed by yourself expect the same. if you don't want to change don't worry, if you're expecting a dramatic shift expect to work to achieve that. Ironically, though I've been more responsible since leaving. I was responsible to begin with, but I actually get up on time without my parents waking me up, do my laundry after a reasonable period of time

, etc. I'm forced to watch out for and take care of myself. Of course, it's not complete independent, a significant portion of my tuition and living expenses are courtesy of my parents, and I return home to domestic idleness at the holidays, but it's a step in the right direction.

hyperJulie · 10-06-2007, 08:36 PM

I voted for finances.

Missing my boyfriend and my family are going to be HUGE issues with me. However, my college experience might not even come to fruition because my family can't afford to pay anything, but financial aid is probably not going to agree.

CollegeTips.com · 10-24-2007, 11:33 AM

Good Poll.

Adapting to a new college life can be tough. The issues listed in the poll are good. A few more would include: time management, self discipline and staying healthy.

Time management is huge, a college schedule is completely different than high school. Some classes will be at 8 AM and some will be at 8 PM (and anywhere in between). Learning how to get everything done in a day can be a challenge for freshman college students.

Being self disciplined includes going to class, studying, designating time for papers and projects. In college there are no parents or teachers to get on you about completing work or showing up to class. Almost 50% of college freshman never end up graduating, so make sure you get your school work done and get good grades so you can stay at college.

Staying healthy is important because college dorm life can cause some students to develop unhealthy eating habits. Exercise helps students look and feel good about themselves. Adequate sleep helps students focus and learn. More college tips to help students adjust to college can be found on our website.

ranne30 · 10-28-2007, 11:45 PM

It's being away from a significant other for me. My guy and I have been together most of the time so it's hard to have distance between us.

alfred.123456 · 11-11-2007, 12:58 AM

Just study and you will get what you want after you graduate.

alfred.123456 · 11-11-2007, 01:13 AM

Adjusting to your environment is the most difficult thing you will do, because if you are not comfortable with your environment you can not do anything with at ease.

Jact1214 · 12-05-2007, 12:17 AM

I'm finishing up my first semester and the hardest part was making friends all over again.

I've been with my old crew for 4+ years, but I knew no one here, so I tried to join as many clubs as possible, but I still feel like I don't have that buddy-buddy relationship with people. Yes, I've made "friends," but I feel like they're more "acquaintances" than anything.

katieo · 12-16-2007, 05:23 PM

^^^ Yeah, I think making close friends can be difficult. It took me until midway through second semester of freshman year to really make good friends. I had friends first semester, sure, but no one who I really connected with. That changes eventually, though, just takes some time.

Being healthy is a good one. It's easy to get caught up in the staying up, going out, drinking too much, eating too much, not being active, and letting stress get to you. It's hard to find a good balance.

baracuta_jones · 12-19-2007, 12:26 AM

The hardest thing for me was managing time. Personally, I had to work enough hours to pay the bills and have spending money, but I couldn't work too much because of homework obligations. Then, on top of all of that, was trying to maintain an active social life-which at times took priority over everything else.

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arachnophobia12 · 01-02-2008, 07:05 AM

i just hope that college will be better than high school...

Chipmoney · 01-03-2008, 04:13 PM

definitely the social changes, especially since I'll be taking solely college courses for my last two years of highschool anyways.

JTKay · 01-23-2008, 02:46 AM

I put "Being away from my home/family"... I'm quite alright with being thrown into new, scary social situations since I've moved a lot. Being new is old to me. I think that's one of the few good things I can say about moving frequently.

I think I can adapt alright, since I ended up going to a really freaky high school with hardcore gangs and drugs and stuff (considering I was completely ignorant about all this when I went in).