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3 Top Problems College Freshman Deal With In The First 24 Hours

Your first day is truly trial and error.

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3 Top Problems College Freshman Deal With In The First 24 Hours
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Being a freshman really sucks, especially when you move in early and there is barely anybody on campus to assist you in the transition. You constantly run into problems, all of which make you feel like you're never going to be okay and that your world is essentially ending. In the last 24 hours that I have been living on campus, I've personally run into a few predominant problems, as well as other girls I've talked to.

I've also provided an immediate solution to every problem, that way your issues can subside as quickly as possible.

1. The feeling of homesickness comes in waves.

Problem: Sometimes, you'll love being able to go to Walmart for two hours with people you just met, but sometimes you'll miss your mom more than you thought was humanly possible.

Solution: Keep yourself busy! Make sure you find time to text or call home at least once a day, but if you're always doing something, you have way less time to cry.

2. You don't fit in with the people you're "supposed to."

Problem: You move in early with a specific group because the activity is right up your alley but the people make you feel ostracized and secluded? Yes, I've been there. You're stuck between a rock and a hard place because this is where you're supposed to be but you don't want to continue to feel miserable.

Solution: Just leave, find new people to be with that make you happy. College is a place to figure out who you are and where you want to be, so go ahead and do just that. Nobody will hunt you down and punish you for not attending an event, trust me. You do have to go to class though!

3. Some people are so rude.

Problem: All you want is to make friends but that's really hard when people are rude to you and constantly belittle you. You feel alone, and you want to go home pronto

Solution: Okay, first, effthem. We're all here starting off, so what makes them any better? You don't need friends like that in the first place, and when you find real friends you can all go beat them up together.

You have to find a new group of people who truly want to accept you as you are and truly care about your happiness. No, they may not still be your close friend in a few weeks, but as of now you're helping each other by simply providing friendship and that's so important. Also, if your roommate moved in early too, make friends with her!

Although the first few days after you move into college are extremely tough, don't let it get to you. The transition process is always the hardest, and once you get through that it'll be (semi) smooth sailing. You're right where you're supposed to be, I promise.

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