My freshman year of college is completed. The year was filled with a lot of ups and downs for me. Times where I thought I wasn’t going to make it, academically and physically. There were many times where I would breakdown because of the stresses of schoolwork mixed in with the chaos of dorm life. My only escape was to retreat back home to recharge before starting a new week.

Amidst all the negative things that have happened this year there were plenty of personal positives.  I was able to live in the dorms and bonded with a great group of guys who were all easy to get along with. As the year progressed I became better friends with the guys and an atmosphere of trust was created, enabling a way to talk about problems and challenges that being a college student brings. Another personal positive note was that even though my grades were not fantastically good, I managed to pass all my classes.

One thing I took advantage of at my school was the leadership opportunities; although I was very nervous to try something new I went all in. I would suggest this to anyone who is willing to get out of their comfort zone and make an impact on your campus. Getting involved in your school allows you to meet new people, have fun while making changes in your college community.

Now with summer starting, I am taking the chance to unwind. Trying hard not to think about homework and going to class. To all those who are finished with school for the summer, I recommend you do the same.

When it gets close to starting up the new semester start mentally preparing yourself to get back into the swing of things. Make goals for yourself that you want to accomplish, whether it be increasing your GPA (if it was not so great last year). Your goal does not have to be academic; it could be social like making a goal to establish a friendship with someone who you don’t think you could be friends with. Whatever you choose make it a positive goal that will ultimately benefit you and those around you.

So for all you college students have a great summer, relax, find some new exciting activities to do and keep checking back in for new posts.

Thanks for reading,

firstgencollegekid