Not only is living on your own for the first time daunting, but college comes with many expectations. Every adult talks about their college friends, and it seems like there is an intense pressure to make lifelong connections. That can be a stressor throughout college, but especially at the beginning when you don’t know anybody.
You’re kind of on your own now. While that may seem great — and it definitely can be — being on your own also comes with more responsibilities. One of the most important things to learn is financial responsibility.
As a new class of incoming first-years prepare to move into their dorms, Staff Writer Carissa Canzona asked upperclassmen to share some of their experiences and biggest pieces of advice for students beginning their college journeys.
I recently realized that I’m trying — and struggling — to find myself. It’s not as straightforward or preconceived as websites try to make it. There is no one set path for everyone to follow. Through my own personal trials, I’ve come to realize that, like most things, everyone's individual experience dictates their own path.
