<p>ok so I was really excited for UCLA during orientation (besides from the homesickness I felt... yes.. even though it was only 3 days)... but as the days come closer until I move in, I've become really depressed. I don't want to leave home. High school was so easy.. and the thought of having your midterm worth almost 50% of your grade is a scary thought. I did well in high school.. but come on.. homework was worth a lot of points. So basically, if I screw up on a test at ucla, bye bye grade. :</p>
<p>I also don't know if I should change my study habits. I pretty much read the assigned work, and study everything. Should I change it for college if it worked for me previously?</p>
<p>aww dont worry..i bet you 90% of your freshman class feels this way. dont worry too much about grades at first, just do your best. plus..medschools are pretty forgiving of lackluster freshman grades because..well they know how hard it is adjusting to college</p>
<p>also just be friendly to everyone and there is no reason you would be an outcast</p>
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<p>That sounds really good for studying. You might find it hard to keep up with this diligence with college work, but with a bit of experimentation you can find the easiest way to cope (which readings to skip, which homework questions to not do, etc etc)</p>
<p>well if u wanna go to ccmeetup just pm me with your name and year. ill invite you. and theres a lot of us going so yea u can friend us all in the event thing too.</p>
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<p>Exactly how I felt. It rocks here, though. :)</p>
<p>I wasn't too nervous when I moved in... though thats probably because I've had to move schools a few times. I was pretty nervous about my roommates though and my first meeting with them turned out pretty much how I expected... yea, it was awkward.
I think OP is pretty much just nervous about studies/grades. Don't worry about that too much. You'll be okay as long as you stay on top of it all... it goes by fast.
Everything else takes care of itself with time (like in a couple of weeks). Keep in touch with your family over the phone and computer and you'll get used to the "homesickness" too. Trust me, after winter break you'll be wanting to go back "home" to UCLA.</p>
<p>you guys, 99% of the people i've met enjoy college way more than high school. it's normal to be nervous when you first get here, since it's a big change that requires a bit of adjustment. but, it should be a positive sort of nervousness/anticipation that you are feeling. wait until you are like me, ready to get out into the workforce after being in school all my life. now, that type of change is depressing....</p>
<p>haha I agree with saltybruin.. it's nice to know other people are going through the same thing.. jinobi--what is AAP? and can anyone get tutoring if you go there, or do you need to sign up for it..jw?</p>
<p>Honestly most freshmen are the same, and expect everyone to be so much smarter or harder working than them. It's just not true. You'll be settled in fine after a week or two during fall quarter.</p>
<p>Having a positive attitude while adjusting to new situations appears to be a helpful tool for many people. Just remember: you get to meet other awesome people and live on your own. Pretty good stuff.</p>
<p>I was reading Dan Savage columns, and I stumbled across this. It's really for new college students to Seattle, but it (and its companion columns) has applicable advice for new college students in general.</p>