Leaving high school can be incredibly exciting. Going out to see new places, forming a newfound sense of freedom, and all of the things that come with graduation. However, there is also a new sense of responsibility that most students have yet to  experience. Whether it be living on your own or just starting college in general. This can create a sense of uneasiness and anxiety in most people.

Pre-college anxiety is completely normal! You have been taught and taken care of your whole life, and now are about to put everything you’ve learned thus far to the test. Dealing with anxiety about college is important to ensure you have a good experience! A way to cope with this is connecting with your peers BEFORE you go off to college. Having a friend in an unfamiliar environment can ease your sense of loneliness and give you someone to talk to! Remember that nothing is going to be perfect, and that is okay. Let yourself be a human being, everybody makes mistakes, but it’s how you deal with them going forward that determines your success.

College is a scary place, but it doesn’t have to be. School is a very familiar environment and something that can be easy if you take the right steps. Being prepared for college can help ease some of the stress that comes with it. This is a new chapter in your life, and it will be what you make of it.