Dealing With Pre-college Stress?

rickle1
Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:05:55 +0000

Completely normal moving from comfort and known to unknown. S goes to an OOS school where he literally knew no one. He was excited but I could tell as the days approached actually moving away he was anxious to say the least.

The good news is there many if not most kids are in the same boat. New experience for everyone. Everyone wants to make new friends, etc. You are not going it alone. Orientation will help you ease in to your new home. You’ll meet lots of kids in your dorm in a planned, controlled way and you’ll likely have a lot of fun while getting to know people and your way around.

Regarding roommate, what’s really important is that you get along, have mutual respect, etc. You don’t have to be best friends, you just need to be compatible. S liked his first yr roommate but they seldom did things together. They did at first but then they each found their own way with their own friends that didn’t overlap a lot. They were very good roommates. Very compatible and helpful to each other. S would describe it as they went their separate ways during the day and would debrief at night. Would it be great if they were best friends? Sure, but that’s not realistic (although it does happen). one joined a frat. One didn’t so they just were in to different things.

The thing about college is there is a tribe for everyone and most kids are busy exploring their own tribe without judging you for yours. Join clubs, attend dorm functions, be engaged.

You’ll do great!