Things to Remember Before Entering College

Sixth

Here's one from the random mind of mine:
College is more on survival rather than on achievement.

I've read a lot of confessions sent by college students which include their sentiment on not being able to be the ace student they were before. Some of which also includes their advice on lowering their expectations to themselves, since this new ground isn't really the same as High School.

In my opinion, this pressure imposed to students isn't really a joke. Since these students are taking different courses with different subjects, there is obviously a major difference unlike the secondary level. This, as a result, makes students have different ways in terms of handling pressure and stress.

In addition, since the environment and approach differ from what they were used to, the sense of shock is inevitable — causing a lag in adjustment and an alter in habits. This, though, is not anyone's fault, neither it is a problem which must be solved.

The only thing I could suggest is to make room for growth and development. In the student's side, it would allow him to stretch out accordingly and without pressure. On his family and peers' side, it would help them understand that their expectations would cause suffocation in the long run, making it a hindrance to aspirations.

Blabbermouth it may seem, but this is really what family is for — a haven for support and a shelter for acceptance whether he/she ace that test in Calculus, or fail in a performance in Physical Education. Besides, College isn't really about who comes first and who graduates first — instead, it's about how you venture in the trial period of life and how you build yourself in the process.

(A note to self, please don't pressure yourself in the process of learning. They may not give you that pressure, but your self-construction of drama may.)

Enjoy the world while you can grasp it, while you can. ❤️