College is an exciting place filled with new experiences around every corner. But, as with any big change in life, it can be a bit nerve wracking. Feeling comfortable in an unknown place that you suddenly have to call home isn’t exactly the easiest. Luckily, everything gets better with time.
Chances are, everybody is going to be feeling the exact same way you do. This includes your roommate, who just happens to be the perfect person to help you get acclimated. Having a friend to explore the campus with definitely makes it an easier and less frightening task. Not to mention, you get to spend more time with your roommate, which could result in making a new best friend. My roommate was a lot more outgoing than me, so going to new places and meeting new people seemed a lot simpler with her by my side.
Relying on a set schedule is what helped me adjust the most to my new life on campus. If you’re doing the same thing over and over again, it quickly becomes another everyday routine. After a couple weeks of class, I started to feel more comfortable with my surroundings. Once I knew how to get around campus, I felt more confident and focused on exploring more and becoming comfortable with the whole town.
You can never truly become comfortable in a place unless you fully immerse yourself. The more you do it, the better you’ll feel. Pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone is hard, but it is extremely rewarding once it’s over. Going away to college is definitely a life-changing process, but if you can make your new home here, you can do it anywhere.
