I'm supposed to be writing my own paper but I need a break so here we go....
Social issues: college can be really overwhelming at first. Some people have trouble making new friends and fitting in. Some people have trouble learning how to balance classes and a social life as well. They go out too much etc. Other people find themselves becoming anti social because they feel like they just don't have time or energy. Because of homesickness some people develop depression which can negatively affect a social life. You are basically starting over, all new friends, new clubs, new sports, new classes, everything. Your entire network of family and friends that supported you at home is far away.
Financial issues: you gotta eat! Tuition is expensive, books are expensive, food is expensive, clothes for a new place with different weather are expensive. There are people who struggle with scholarships, financial aid, etc. Food is getting more expensive too. Even worse, it can be hard to eat healthy when you are on a tight budget. It is hard to get a job without having it impact your studies.
Stress: classes are stressful! College students tend to not have the best sleep/life schedules. They tend to be very irregular, different class schedule each day, different activities, etc. You are having to balance out a bunch of different classes with different exam/assignment schedules. Procrastination leads to more stress and there is usually so much work to do that not procrastinating is impossible, it just happens. Social life, financial situation, and family life can all contribute to stress.
Family life: homesickness is a *****. You miss your family and friends, you miss your mom's cooking, you even miss your washing machine. Also, it can be really hard if a parent or grandparent gets sick or hurt and you are many miles away. Family obligations can be distracting from studies. They tend to be unexpected too which makes it hard to juggle.
Balancing It All
Good luck!
Social issues: college can be really overwhelming at first. Some people have trouble making new friends and fitting in. Some people have trouble learning how to balance classes and a social life as well. They go out too much etc. Other people find themselves becoming anti social because they feel like they just don't have time or energy. Because of homesickness some people develop depression which can negatively affect a social life. You are basically starting over, all new friends, new clubs, new sports, new classes, everything. Your entire network of family and friends that supported you at home is far away.
Financial issues: you gotta eat! Tuition is expensive, books are expensive, food is expensive, clothes for a new place with different weather are expensive. There are people who struggle with scholarships, financial aid, etc. Food is getting more expensive too. Even worse, it can be hard to eat healthy when you are on a tight budget. It is hard to get a job without having it impact your studies.
Stress: classes are stressful! College students tend to not have the best sleep/life schedules. They tend to be very irregular, different class schedule each day, different activities, etc. You are having to balance out a bunch of different classes with different exam/assignment schedules. Procrastination leads to more stress and there is usually so much work to do that not procrastinating is impossible, it just happens. Social life, financial situation, and family life can all contribute to stress.
Family life: homesickness is a *****. You miss your family and friends, you miss your mom's cooking, you even miss your washing machine. Also, it can be really hard if a parent or grandparent gets sick or hurt and you are many miles away. Family obligations can be distracting from studies. They tend to be unexpected too which makes it hard to juggle.
Balancing It All
Good luck!
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