Transitioning from High School to College #2

A day in the life of a college student. A feeling that I've wanted for so long and yearned for all through high school. Graduating high school brought me one step closer to achieving my dream of going to a four year college institution. Now that I am here, I feel nothing but excitement. I've already mentioned some of the differences between high school and college in my previous blog post. College presents new experiences, new obstacles, and new intelligence. All of which, I am utterly excited for. Focused on the more social aspect, it is a strange feeling to once again not know anyone around you. Coming to college, I knew absolutely no one. Except for the slight communication I had with my roommate prior to coming to TLU. Just like when starting elementary school, you feel like a stranger in your own environment. An alien in your own skin. Having to deal with the process of building new friendships and relationships with complete strangers. Especially for me, I get the same set of questions when I meet a new person. "You're from California?" "Why did you come to TLU?" "What's your major?" "What grade are you in?" Over and over and over again. Slowly gaining trust with new people and starting to acquire what are hopefully lifelong friendships. I find it funny all the small-talk conversations I have had with so many people, because I forgot what's it's like to interact for the first time meeting. I am thankful, however, that I was able to attend a small university because I love how close everyone is and the loving atmosphere it creates. I learn new things about college everyday and I am soaking in every single moment of it all. It will remain a strange world until I get accustomed to all the changes, but I still can't believe I'm finally here. I'm proud of myself for picking up my entire life and moving to an unfamiliar state without knowing anyone around. College will be good for my personal growth. I am so thrilled for the next four years and all the amazing adventures that college will present, unlike high school ever could.