yodelo

I chose academic, becuase I'm doing engineering!

Coconutso

I would have to say being away from my loved ones--both friends and family--is going to be extremely difficult for me. While I'm not entirely dependent on my parents for everything, they still do a great deal for me, and the thought of.being away from them is really difficult to imagine. Likewise, my friends pretty much keep me sane when I'm overly stressed and need someone to talk to (which, I guess, pretty much defines a friend, so...).

Financially, I should be okay. I'm a loose spender, but when I need to be on a budget, I'm generally okay at being meticulous with my money.

Academics-wise, I would say I'm probably somewhat prepared, but obviously not entirely. I've taken AP classes always, but I'm one of those people who had never really had to study extensively to do well. I usually retain things on the first time around. However, with the intensity of college work and the amount of work, it's likely I'm going to have to develop my studying habits a little more. That won't be too bad, I imagine.

I'm thrilled for college, and I'm certain it's going to be wonderful, but I'm really dreading the initial months of settling and separation.

Dynastic

A bit worried about the idea of making friends and feeling like I belong socially at college, as well as being surrounded by people all day. I've always been confident about my ability to handle whatever academics throws at me, and moving away from everything I know is exciting rather than daunting for me. Can't say that socially things went my way in the past, though.

Descuff

This is my personal thoughts
Adjusting to academics: more work! - this I can handle. It not like suddenly I'll have 2x more homework then i do now (now as in during the school years)
Adjusting to a very different social world. - possibly the biggest challege especially with the fact that you may be rooming with a total stranger and sharing a hallway with more strangers.
Living with a roommate (or more). -Could handle, but some privacy issues already. I can feel it coming
Being away from my home/family. -Well I'm trying to get far away from home, so this won't be a problem
Being away from my friends. -some of my friends will also most likely be gone anyway.
Being away from a significant other. -eh, depends on how strong love is
The financial challenges -yes, this would be the second/third biggest issue (unless you're rich).

Kel2012

Adjusting to academics: more work!: Na, i'm ready.

Adjusting to a very different social world: I get along well with strangers. No biggie.

Living with a roommate (or more): I've never ever had my own bedroom, always had to share it with some one. It'll be a new experience to share it with a stranger, but it's not a new experience altogether.

Being away from my home/family: I've been away from home/family at a young age[my teens] and liked it better than being with them. No problem. I did miss my mom's cooking though.

Being away from my friends: Me and my closest friends are now somewhat estranged, I don't see them often. They're all very busy.

Being away from a significant other: I don't have a significant other.

The financial challenges: Ding, ding, ding. I am poor and get no help from my parents for college money or books. I will be depending solely on F-Aid, grants, loans, scholarships, work-study, and even then i'd still have to pay some out-of-pocket costs. I wish my biggest concern was one of the above, which are pretty easy to handle.

OhDarling

I'm definitely going to go with the academic expectations. My school was hardly pushing any of it's students, and I'm pretty sure once I enter college it's going to be a shock. But I'm more than willing to push myself and handle it all.

goblue12

Money is my biggest problem

mamtakumari683

Education never challenging, If we talk about challenge than it comes when we get the chance of proofing ourself and The duration or the time when we are proofing ourself its awesome seriously I don't have words to explain this experience That's why challenging is this, after college, in the college time just enjoy....nothing is to challenge.only learn in a best way which will help you after your college life...

heatherpatton

Actually all.. but I will choose the academics..

astarisborn94

Academic.

Lack of effective studying habit came as a shock when I got a 60 on my first Biology exam.

JohnnyToledo

Being around drugs and alcohol

JohnnyToledo

And all the partying!

SpacemanEd

Being responsible for yourself.

similo

The biggest challenge will definitely be the change in social life. Wherever I get accepted, I will likely be around mostly middle-upper class kids who are obsessed with their chosen academic pursuits, students who seem to have some sense of direction and purpose in life. I just really don't care about school, and the only reason I'll be attending a top university is so that I'll at least be able to make a very good living if my dreams don't pan out.

Most of friends think similarly, so it'll just be strange being around such focused people. I've already attended two-month summer session at a top university, and I hated most of the people in my dorm.

All I want to do is smoke, play basketball, and rap. If I'm able to partake in those three activities, I will be content.

SAMGinny16

It'[s hard to pick between the two, but I think managing college work effectively and making new friends would both be number one.

Managing college work because obviously college work is different from high school work and getting at and maintaining a good average will be pretty tough, especially me because I'm lazy and I didn't start caring about grades until this year :/

Making new friends will be tough for me too because although I'm outgoing and I love talking to people, I'm also awkward and can be shy in the beginning. Weird mix lol, but it is what it is.