My Experience In My First Day Of College

One sunny day many years ago in the parking lot of Husson University a car comes to a sudden stop. The door swings opens and out steps a young woman named, Heather Patten. It’s the first day of college and she can feel the butterflies franticly swarming around in her stomach. “Husson University is a big place especially if you don’t know anyone there and have no clue where your classes are.” Eventually, like any place, Heather got used to the many buildings and huge campus. She was at a great place in her life, finally she was own her own. She graduated high school 10th out of her class, and got her wish to go to a college close to home.

The impression of starting college creates such an excitement for myself. Within the article “Your First Year of College: 25 Strategies and Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond” by Dr. Randall gives imposing tips on ways to survive college the right way. An important quote that he said was to “avoid temptation” (Hansen), such as the 8am alarm clock I have set can be so tempting to turn off every morning. He provided a substantial amount of information that will help anyone or myself who has the basic college questions. Some information he provided was to always strive for good grades, get involved, and take responsibility. By doing so will significantly help me out as I survive my freshman year of college.

The first year of college comes with many changes and challenges. These changes can include the food in the cafeteria, study habits, time management skills, and much more. Every student has to find their own way to handle the first year and determine what works best for them. For many the most essential change is living away from home. Campus life provides opportunities to become a part of a unique, diversified community. With these opportunities come challenges, such as having a roommate, being away from one’s parents, and determining self-limits.

There was once a time in my life when I was simply a nameless face in the sea of hundreds of students around me due to my constant fear of others perceptions of me. The intolerable feelings of dismay sent chills down my spine as I treked through the populous hallways daily. I was as quiet as a mouse , too terrified to open my mouth to ask the simplest question . I desired to make a difference all throughout my freshmen year of highschool but my fears did not dare let me venture out of my comfort zone, I believed I lacked something special and I did, confidence and determination. Finally, my sophomore year when I yearned the most for a better purpose I decided to throw my fears of not being accepted to the wind and set out to become a part of something special so that I could make a difference in my

If given the ability to travel back in time to my first day at Westside High School, and I was able to change my high school experience with advice to my freshman self, I would leave him with these five pieces of advice: sit on the right side of the gym, get involved with a team sport, study/do homework, be more cynical of the people he considered his “best” friends, and enjoy the underclassman years as much as possible. I wouldn’t want to completely remodel my high school years because I am pleased with how things turned out for me. However, it would be arrogant to say that I wouldn’t change a thing, and that I did everything right the first time around. If given this opportunity, I would do my best to tell myself said things in order to create a better version of myself. A version that is more (1) timely, (2) goal oriented, (3) responsible, (4) college prepared and (5) perspicacious.

I would describe myself as a very fast learner prior to coming to college here. I have been preparing for this step in my life ever since I was in school by participating in hard classes and being involved in my community. Keeping high A averages in my classes has given me the opportunity to become involved in national honor society and national art honor society but also granting me with the incredible trip to Blue Bonnet Girls State this past summer. I believe that involving myself in these three organizations gives me the extra drive a student needs to flourish as an aspiring student to UT Austin. I grew up in a good home as a child and my parents both pushed me to the best of my ability that thankfully got me accepted into this amazing university.

“Great things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle” by Abraham Lincoln. This quote is one of my favorites, it has motivated me in college and has pushed me to work hard. Regardless, of how many years I had to wait to begin this journey. On August 28, 2017, my life changed completely. I began my journey as a college student. I was extremely nervous but exited at the same time. I waited for this moment for so long. After graduating high school in 2009, I was not able to attend a University do to Immigration status in the United States, but luckily after 8 long years the wait was over. I was able to apply to a university and immediately get accepted. I remember walking around campus feeling so old. I was a 25-year-old, college freshman, surrounded by student’s fresh out of high school. I felt so out of place. Little did I realize, that college was going to be a total life changing experience for me.

The first semester of my college is almost end, I felt confused and helpless when the class begin, there were all kinds of tasks that need me to do at the short time, my life was in a mass and I was just busy with keeping myself don’t left behind the class. At first, I felt so depressed about my expression in university because everything is so strange for me, while during this semester, with the help of people around me, I gradually get used to the new study life and feel more confident for the next semester. Thanks to the WPC101 class that helps me a lot on knowing what the business college need me to do.

I can clearly remember the my first day at university it was one of the happiest days of my life and I fully appreciate the opportunity I was given and have enjoyed the learning experience However I feel there has been several issues that have impacted my experience and turned it into something negative

Hearing so many good things and bad things about college I didn’t know what to expect and look forward to. That change my junior year knowing different college come every year I didn’t really pay it any mind what college I wanted to go to until ODU, Virginia State University and Virginia Teach came. It was Virginia State first year of visiting out school and I knew I wanted to go there I start getting e excited for college that were talking about their experience at college and what to look for when we graduated if we decided to go to college. Eager to start a new chapter college sound like it could be a little nerve wrecking but I thought I could handle it.

Finally, I was on my way home from class, I could not believe I was almost finished and done with my First Semester of College. I could see the finish line from where I was. I just had to type my last two pages of my final exam paper and submit. I got home about 6 o'clock, I had had plenty of time to type two pages before 11:59, so I decided to relax. I ate, Watched my favorite show on TV, and started scrolling on my Instagram and Facebook. Time was flying and before I knew It, it was almost 7:30 and time for My son’s bedtime. We did our regular nightly routine and laid down for bed. As soon as he’s asleep, I would get up and finish my report, I mean it's only two pages left. Slowly I could feel plans start to change. I felt like I was laying on a thousand soft feathers, wrapped in my blanket like a butterfly’s cozy cocoon. I was sedated by its embrace and sleep in a matter of minutes.

In the words of Harry Wong, “The first day of class is the most important day of the school year”. Since this day is so important I will have had to prepare a few things before the day actually starts. I will have assigned seats in my classroom before the day starts, and I will have written my bell work activity for the class before they arrive. Finally, I will have all the materials I need for that day within reach, so I am prepared for transitions.

As the first semester of my college career comes to a close, I cannot think of a more beneficial class for me to have taken than this university seminar. I learned a lot about a variety of different relationships and the class definitely put a new perspective on how I saw romantic, familial, and platonic relationships. I am and always will be experiencing these relationships all throughout my life, and learning more about them now will help me understand how to approach them and keep the relationship strong and healthy in the future.

I am in a dark blue twelve passenger van with unfamiliar people driving off to an unfamiliar place. Behind me I see my college campus slowly disappear. My summers tends to be chaotic with changes in scenery. Arrived just yesterday and already leaving for training to lead a week-long service trip. It’s my first time as leader and the thought of it reminds me of the wiggling worms I feel in my tummy.

The ride could not have felt any longer, as I kept checking my watch. The driver looked at me in the mirror and said “Don’t worry little lady, you’re not going to be late. Besides, we’re already here! See?” I looked up as we pulled up to the front gates. There it was. My second home for the next five years, Palo Seco Secondary School. The the sight of the broken down, white and rusting school gates made me so incredibly anxious, that I stumbled out of the car clumsily as I exited the taxi in a rush. It was my first day of Junior High.