I am really nervous about going to school next fall. I mean, I went to a community college its not like I havent been in a college atmosphere, but this is a HUGE university! I know people who are going there but I dont know a single person who is in my area of intrest or in any classes with me. My best friend who is going there is no longer my friend so that kind of rules out having a good friend there. I dont know where my classes are, and I am worried that I will have one class on the west bank and 15 minutes later have another one over on the east bank or something!!! And I am worried about my classes what if they are too hard?? I am just freaking out here...
What I always did was as soon as I had my schedule, I walked around and found where all my classes were located. If there are back to back classes on opposite sides of campus, you might want to switch to a different section (class time/location). If it's a big univesity, then there should be several sections of the same class to choose from.
As far as not knowing anyone, the first university that I went to was 8 hours from where I grew up and I knew no one going there. I ended up making friends with my roommate and a couple of people from my classes. Study groups are also a good way to meet people.
Good luck!
Lisa
don't freak out. go to campus a day or two early and look around and find your buildings. it makes life easier. i can help you if you want. you'll be fine!
Erika, if you have the time that would be awesome! I was thinking of going a few days before school starts and finding all my classes... it would be cool if you want to come with me.
i know that your school is a hundred time bigger than ours... erika can atest to my awe when i saw it... but really it was nt that huge of a transition for me going from communtiy college to university.
i knew no one when i started, and it has gotten btter.. especially my second semester i started recognizing people that were in my same field and i had taken classes with.
i always have nightmares that my classes with be soooo far apart.
let erika help you, she is a pro at that campus!!
and congrats, and good luck!!!
also the student parent help center is a HUGE resource!!
where is that?
in johnson hall, basement i think. its got a lot of community resources. runs a parenting group. lots of neat mamas. good staff. scholarships for childcare. toys. coloring books.
cool! i think i know where that is... its the place where they have the advisors and stuff right? i will have to check that out, thanks
It's in Appleby Hall, actually.
And Skylar, you should give me a call and we can find your classes. I have free time on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays right now.