<p>As the title mentioned, I haven't the slightest notion as to why I created this thread. I guess I just felt a duty to write something on the Haverford College forum since it's a 99.99% chance that I will attend. </p>
<p>Well, since I'm getting the gist of this, what's your number one anxiety in correlation with this school? Mine is actually attending. It's kind of scary being around all these bright kids with their stellar 4.0s. (I didn't even have a 3.3) I guess I'm just feeling insecure. </p>
<p>So what are you worried about? (And yes, I'm scared about the food too :-D)</p>
<p>i am so looooooking forward to haverford!!!!!!!!!! i am a little wary of the co-ed bathrooms and maybe being a little constipated for the first week or so. i'm nervous about leaving the west coast for 4 years but i'm excited about the opportunities to explore another part of the usa and meeting new people. i'm nervous that i won't be able to do everything that i want to do in only 4 years time. i'm also worried that my parents may feel the need to "redecorate" my room into an excercise room or den cause i'll be across country...
you have to remember that the admissions committe accepted you for good reasons... it's not like they did it to be mean... hey, let's accept this kid and watch them fail out miserably. it's a quaker institution afterall. you have probably experienced or done something so amazing in your life that it makes up for slightly lower gpa and test scores! by the way, gpa and test scores are boring... yawn! whatever great thing you did, you will be able to talk about it in college and afterwards. if you were to talk about you sat's in college or when you're 30, people will look at you like you're a dork and a loser, respectively. you may have to work a little "harder", but i can't imagine many other places where you will find the same type of support from classmates and professors to help you out.</p>
<p>Anxiety is a natural response to any new situation. You will not be alone in feeling it. The goal, though, is to channel your anxious energy to performing the best you can at HC. There will be a lot of support at HC if you need it but you have to be pro-active. If you feel you are struggling, get an early start and ask for help from the professors or friends in the upper classes. Do not wait for professors or deans to approach you, because that may be too late. You only have 4 years at college and it will be the most incredible developmental time of your life... make it count and have no regrets. I am very excited for you.</p>
<p>I am also REALLY looking forward to next year! I used to be a little anxious about it, but I visited last week and I feel so awesome about it now. Everyone there was so relaxed and friendly and open! The workload seemed managable from everyone I talked to. The location is great, the campus is beautiful. I think Haverford is one of the most non-threatening places out there. I guess the only thing I'm a little anxious about is possibly having a roommate, since I'm an only child and very neat/anal. Hehe. Can't wait to meet you guys next year!</p>