My
first week at UC Santa Cruz was challenging in adjusting to the routine of
college. The work load changes in college and you need to be able to prioritize
what you want to see completed. It’s very easy to think that by not fixing
small problems before they become bigger, things will get better on their own.
By procrastinating, the situation becomes worse before it becomes better. You are also exposed to a lot of campus
resources the first weeks of college, and finding your interests seems
difficult with so much going on. College campuses want their students to be
engaged in their communities so there are always good opportunities to get
plunged in to something you enjoy.
Exposure to many resources along with meeting a lot of people your first
weeks of school happens really fast and before you know it you have already
completed your first week of college.
I
didn’t know what to expect from college life, but so far it has been an awesome
experience. Every situation is new for first generation students, so any type
of expectation isn’t real, because no one before you has attended and graduated
from college. The cool thing about the transition to college is that there is
an abundance of support offered. I always wanted to go to college, and
receiving support from family and friends has really made it easier for me.
College is also a time in your life to celebrate all your accomplishments so be
proud of your journey to college and make the most of the time you have in
school. After finally taking my first
leap into college I hope to continue learning about topics that interest me. I
look forward to continue meeting new people and look forward to exploring new
careers for my future.
-Alejandro, UC Santa Cruz
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