<p>s i have alread chosen my school and i plan to go there in august...so far. I went to the orientation and felt really scared nervous and stressed with college life. that is whats holding me back. i talked to my mother the other night and she gave me confidence my classes were ok but college life still bothers me. one of my close buddies said that i should think about community college because i will get gen eds out of the way and start acclimating to college life. i know i posted another thread about how i was feeling but now i would like to know what people think about leaving a university for community college. im really stuck in a pickle because if i decide to choose community college i need to decide soon oing to make my parents pay money for me to hate my year in college or be stressed. im the type of person that stress really tears away at me. any advice would be much appreciated.</p>
<p>Lot’s of kids are stressed about starting as first year students. You will not be alone. Universities have things in place to help you get acclimated and comfortable in your new surroundings. The first few weeks everyone will be as lost as you, AND looking for new friends! You’ll be surprised how quickly you fall into a routine, know your way around, and how to get things you need. I remember my son’s first year the RA’s did a lot to get the kids on his hall active. They had ice cream socials some nights, or another night they might meet up with another RA and his hall to go to dinner so instantly you had lots of people to go to dinner with (I remember that one a lot). There is sure to be an activities fair where all the clubs will have tables set up and you can sign up for anything you think you might even be interested in. Go to a few meetings and see what you like!</p>
<p>The drawback to going to a cc is yes, the transition is easier as you are only going to a new school, not moving, however when you DO move you are doing it alone, not in a big group where everyone is in the same boat, going through the same thing. You come in as a Jr and have to adjust to campus life while your peers are speeding past you because they’ve all gone through that two years ago. Lots of people do it, don’t get me wrong, but this is one of the drawbacks. I would encourage you, if nerves are your only issue to give it a try.</p>
<p>Almost every freshman is feeling the same way - some people just hide it better than others. Trust the school - they admitted you because they thought you could do the work and would be successful there, socially and academically. And give yourself a little more credit - you got this far, so take it as proof that you are ready for the next step. If you aren’t happy after your first year, you can always do something else, including community college, but if you give up now, you’ll spend the rest of your life wondering what you missed.</p>
<p>Okay, that’s the Mom’s speech. I assume your mom already gave it to you and you just needed to hear it again.</p>
<p>Now tell us what exactly you are worried about. If you want practical suggestions for dealing with shyness, or you aren’t sure you can handle the academics, or your afraid of being homesick - whatever it is, CC will no doubt have lots of suggestions.</p>