[NABS-L] Starting College, I'm Scared!

[Julie McGinnity]

Hi Alisha,

It's totally normal to be freaked out at the prospect of starting
college.  It's a new journey, and college is completely different from
high school.

Agree with what has been said in previous messages.  Sometimes it
seems like a daunting task, making friends in college.  Try to engage
with people in your dorm if you're living on campus this year.
Introduce yourself to everyone you can, and invite your room or suite
mates to go to dinner or coffee with you.  Also, think about the kinds
of organizations you've been involved with in high school.  All of
that should be available to you in college as well.  Church groups,
sports teams, interests and hobbies...  You can find almost anything
to join in college, seriously.

Most importantly, be yourself.  It sounds cheesy, and I'm sorry for
that.  But college isn't about being overly outgoing, super
competitive, or anything else.  There are all types in college, so
think about your values and what's important to you, and keep those
things close.

I wish you all the best!  College and grad school were the best times
of my life, and I hope the same for you.

Julie


On 8/2/20, Cory McMahon via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I will echo those who have said that feeling "scared" is normal.
> Through school, I never thought college was for me; now, though, I've
> embraced it.
>
> I believe it is critically important to reach out to as many resources as
> possible; doing so will make things easier.
>
> Please feel free to reach out if you need anything:
>
> Cory.j.mcmahon at gmail.com
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Cory McMahon
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alisha Geary via
> NABS-L
> Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 9:33 AM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Alisha Geary <alishag.important2018 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] Starting College, I'm Scared!
>
> Hello,
>
> As you might could tell, I've just graduated high school, and I'm starting a
> new chapter of my life, and I'm kind of going in blindly, pun extremely
> intended. 😎👍 Did I get any props on the comedy? I don't like being the
> extremely scared weirdo lol, but that's not the point. Anyways, does anyone
> have tips for this first time college freshmen blind girl? If so, please
> please please share them. Give me all you got. Thanks for reading my strange
> cry for help.
>
> Kind regards,
> Alisha
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-- 
Julie A. McGinnity
MM Vocal Performance, 2015; American University Washington College of
Law, JD Candidate 2023