For the most part, I’ve found that I’ve been thriving in my new surroundings at college. I was very happy by the amount of assistance and guidance I received from the faculty and staff, because my high school counselors and teachers did not provide much preparation. I’ve also been able to efficiently manage my tasks and keep on pace with their help. Having become stronger at time management is one thing I’m proud of. My habit of procrastinating and leaving assignments until the last minute was common throughout my time in high school. I can now, however, prioritize my responsibilities and even turn down social activities in order to give more time to finish my schoolwork. I have really improved with my new skill of time management. Despite what I was expecting, I don’t hate going to college. I was surprised to find that I actually enjoyed going to my early morning classes and exploring the campus. It’s grown to be an enjoyable and friendly place for me.
I am aware that I could do better in a few areas, though. One aspect of this is reading the class course materials. When my professor assigns videos rather than written material, I find it difficult to watch them. Even though watching videos isn’t very difficult, I realize that it’s important to keep up with the latest information and that I should read the assigned materials more consistently. Also, I have had some trouble studying for two of my classes’ exams. Having trouble with these exams can occasionally make me feel down and negatively affect my day, though not to the point where it jeopardizes my performance overall. I’ve been experimenting with different methods of study for dealing with this, and I’ll keep trying to figure out which strategy works best for me. Finally, I’ve noticed that I’m spending less time with my friends. While my studies have benefited from my improved time management skills, I admit that I might have been spending excessive amounts of time on college-related tasks. I am aware of how crucial it is to preserve a positive work-life balance, and I plan to try to set aside more time for hanging out with my friends.
