University presents a time of unbridled learning, adventure, and a new kind of freedom! Courses schedules are often more sporadic throughout the day and it really becomes up to each person to find their own way to manage their day-to-day schedule.
For many going to University, this may be the first real venture away from home. This may mean no one to come home to – at least someone that you’ve loved and lived with your entire life. It may mean feeling a bit lost, with the structure of the past now left behind and the path ahead yet to be paved. This is a completely typical feeling and oftentimes to be expected.
In these cases, if structure is what works for you, taking some time in the beginning of the term to learn a new structure will greatly help. And don’t forget, parents and friends from home are always only a call or virtual visit away. What often helps is to remember that going to University is adding to your life and with that, bringing some new changes. All of which can be adapted to with a bit of effort and focus.
For others this new freedom is embraced and represents a time to explore unique avenues, delve into new relationships, and explore unchartered territory. It’s a time to let loose, so to speak. Some have taken this to its limits, of course, attending parties, staying up late, and perhaps not studying as much as needed. Many simply take this time though to get a bit of pent up energy out of their system, then settle down into a steady schedule.
Whatever your style or what the new freedom that comes with going to University means to you, there’s one key thing to remember: Going to University can be one of the most fabulous times in a person’s life. While classes and school work are key to your success, there is still plenty of time to explore the other opportunities that University offers. Later in life, when you are tasked with more responsibilities you may not have such an open and free schedule. I encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities. You never know behind what door your next passion or adventure lies.
I may sound like a broken record, but I can’t stress enough that that key to all this new freedom is within University itself! The value of an education is priceless. It will open your eyes to new passions and unknown talents. It will change the way you think, broadening your horizons, and showing you the value of diversity, collaboration, and accountability. It will prepare you for your future – whatever that may be. It will take you down roads you never knew and show you avenues that you can’t wait to explore! So, no matter if you go into it a bit nervous or dive right in, I encourage you to find a way to make it work for you for it really is the opportunity of a lifetime!
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