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What is the most important advice for incoming freshman in college?
I do online school right now, but I know the girl whose going to be my roommate so I'm not really worried about the social aspect of college. I have chronic migraines so I'm more nervous for the academic aspect of it all, I get good grades, but my migraines just add an extra level of stress.
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It is completely understandable that you feel nervous about the academic demands of college, especially while managing chronic migraines, and the fact that you are already getting good grades while handling your current course load speaks volumes about your resilience and capability. The single most important piece of advice for you as an incoming freshman is to proactively connect with your university’s accessibility or disability services office before classes even begin to establish a formal support plan. This office exists specifically to help students with documented conditions, like chronic migraines, by arranging necessary accommodations, which might include things like extended time on exams, quiet testing environments, or flexibility with attendance when a migraine flares up. While you are right to focus on the academic aspect, remember that self-advocacy is your most powerful tool in college; don't wait until you are struggling in a course to seek help—reach out to your professors early in the semester, briefly mention that you have an accommodation plan, and let them know you are committed to success. Taking care of your overall well-being, including getting consistent sleep and managing stress, will also be vital to controlling your migraines, so view self-care as an essential part of your academic plan, not an optional extra. You are clearly a dedicated and intelligent student, and by setting up these systems of support now, you are putting yourself in the best position to thrive academically. I am genuinely excited for you to start this new chapter and wish you the very best of luck in your college career.