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Ashley
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Wooster, Ohio
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What are some common tips for over coming the anxiety that comes with moving away for college?
Moving out for the first time and living on campus as a freshman.
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Sandra Lensen
HP AM WW Service lead
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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Sandra’s Answer
Great job on taking such a brave step!
You're starting in the right place—campus is perfect for meeting new people with similar interests. Make an effort to connect with others, as new friendships will help you feel more comfortable and create a local support network.
Stay in touch with friends and family back home. You'll miss each other, but luckily, there are plenty of ways to stay connected online.
If you can, visit the campus before moving. Walk around to get familiar with the area, which will make the transition easier.
Bring some comfort items with you. Whether it's a favorite decoration, a photo, your favorite cookies, or a cozy sweater, these things can help you feel at home faster.
You're starting in the right place—campus is perfect for meeting new people with similar interests. Make an effort to connect with others, as new friendships will help you feel more comfortable and create a local support network.
Stay in touch with friends and family back home. You'll miss each other, but luckily, there are plenty of ways to stay connected online.
If you can, visit the campus before moving. Walk around to get familiar with the area, which will make the transition easier.
Bring some comfort items with you. Whether it's a favorite decoration, a photo, your favorite cookies, or a cozy sweater, these things can help you feel at home faster.
Christina Gill
Manage a Team of Professionals
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Spring, Texas
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Christina’s Answer
Hi Ashley, congratulations on this amazing opportunity! This is such an exciting time for you, and it's normal to feel a bit anxious about change and new experiences.
- Try joining clubs and groups that match your interests and goals. This way, you can enjoy what you love in a new setting.
- Living on campus is fantastic! It's a wonderful chance to meet new people and make friends.
- Keep in touch with your friends and family from back home—FaceTime is perfect for this!
- Plan your first trip back home so you can look forward to it and feel more at ease.
Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter of your life!
- Try joining clubs and groups that match your interests and goals. This way, you can enjoy what you love in a new setting.
- Living on campus is fantastic! It's a wonderful chance to meet new people and make friends.
- Keep in touch with your friends and family from back home—FaceTime is perfect for this!
- Plan your first trip back home so you can look forward to it and feel more at ease.
Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter of your life!
Megan Russell (Whaley)
Communications
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Westfield, Indiana
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Megan’s Answer
1. Make friends - Connect with others who are studying the same things you are.
2. Set a routine - Create a new daily schedule to help you settle into college life.
3. Get involved - Join sports teams, clubs, or activities to meet people and maybe find a part-time job.
4. Stay in touch - Keep contact with home while building new friendships. Find a balance so you can adapt and meet new people.
5. Remember you're not alone - Others are also looking to make friends and adjust, just like you.
6. Get familiar - Visit the campus a few times before classes start. Walk around with family to find your classrooms and explore the area.
7. Avoid comparisons - Everyone adjusts at their own speed. Focus on what works best for you.
8. Plan ahead - Think about things you'll need in a new city, like where to get a haircut or find a doctor.
2. Set a routine - Create a new daily schedule to help you settle into college life.
3. Get involved - Join sports teams, clubs, or activities to meet people and maybe find a part-time job.
4. Stay in touch - Keep contact with home while building new friendships. Find a balance so you can adapt and meet new people.
5. Remember you're not alone - Others are also looking to make friends and adjust, just like you.
6. Get familiar - Visit the campus a few times before classes start. Walk around with family to find your classrooms and explore the area.
7. Avoid comparisons - Everyone adjusts at their own speed. Focus on what works best for you.
8. Plan ahead - Think about things you'll need in a new city, like where to get a haircut or find a doctor.
Julia Casafont
Business & Technology Credit Consultant
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San José, Costa Rica
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Julia’s Answer
You are about to begin one of the greatest experiences of your life, one that I am sure you will cherish forever. It's completely normal to feel anxious and nervous as you embark on this new journey. When these feelings arise, take a moment to reflect on what is driving them. Often, our negative thoughts are irrational and stem from internal cognitive distortions that all human beings experience.
As someone who deals with anxiety, I have found a few strategies that help manage these feelings:
Breathing: Take deep, slow breaths to calm your mind and body. This simple technique can help reduce anxiety and bring you back to the present moment.
Understanding Negative Thoughts: When you have negative thoughts, don't judge them. Instead, try to understand what is driving them. Ask yourself if these thoughts make sense. Often, you will realize that they are just your internal saboteur at work.
Enjoy Every Stage: Try to savor every moment, even the first day you arrive. Embrace the new experiences and challenges with an open heart. Time flies, and in a few years, you will look back on these days with nostalgia.
Enjoy this incredible journey and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.
As someone who deals with anxiety, I have found a few strategies that help manage these feelings:
Breathing: Take deep, slow breaths to calm your mind and body. This simple technique can help reduce anxiety and bring you back to the present moment.
Understanding Negative Thoughts: When you have negative thoughts, don't judge them. Instead, try to understand what is driving them. Ask yourself if these thoughts make sense. Often, you will realize that they are just your internal saboteur at work.
Enjoy Every Stage: Try to savor every moment, even the first day you arrive. Embrace the new experiences and challenges with an open heart. Time flies, and in a few years, you will look back on these days with nostalgia.
Enjoy this incredible journey and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.