It’s Probably Not As Bad As You Think
When we are in high school, people often tell us what college is going to be like. Parents, teachers, siblings, media, and others tell us what we will experience in college. Oftentimes these portrayals can cause a great deal of anxiety, such as the idea that we will have no support when we are struggling and will have to deal with everything on our own. A pleasant surprise for me was the support system here at UWGB, the learning center, wellness center, library, fellow students, professors, and many other groups have created an environment here at Green Bay that provides help for students who are struggling in any way. For example, professors have so far gone out of their way to accommodate all of their students and welcome them to their office hours. We have also seen library and learning center resources reach out over email and through classes to ensure as many students are aware of their resources as possible.
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Another thing that surprised me was the social life at UWGB. I was expecting a greater struggle to make friends while attending college here, but what I found was that most other people were just as open and proactive with making friends as I was. Since the start of college, I have been able to develop close friendships with other people who have similar interests as mine. I met my first few friends at the welcoming events that are hosted for all freshmen, these are a great opportunity for all people to meet others. Just as you are interested in developing friendships with people, other people are interested in developing friendships with you.