{"id":4173,"date":"2025-07-08T12:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T16:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/?p=4173"},"modified":"2025-05-22T13:32:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:32:02","slug":"worries-as-a-college-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/2025\/07\/08\/worries-as-a-college-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Worries as a College Student"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Practically everyone has worries. Whether it be testing scores or new schedules, the sinking, dreading feeling of anxiousness besets many college students on a day-to-day basis. To have worries is just to be human. Although it is completely normal to be anxious about college, there are always ways to prepare yourself for what is to come.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Beginning of Classes<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do not fear the syllabus! I repeat; do <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">not <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">fear the syllabus! There will forever be that class with a ton of assignments listed. Nevertheless, getting acquainted with what you will accomplish during the semester can do wonders for time management. Planners and calendars are your friends. I typically color code my classes so I know specifically what I am looking at to help me plan ahead. Since most professors expect you to have read the syllabus anyways, it is also a good way to show that you are taking an interest in the course.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Another thing to keep in mind is that while all the essays, quizzes, and tests may appear quite scary, they might not be as bad as you think. This does not mean you won\u2019t have to study as hard! But don\u2019t assume the difficulty level of the class until after the first couple of assignments. This will help you set your expectations better and hopefully allay some syllabus shock!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academics and Pressure<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Students can often feel pressured into feeling as if they did not work hard enough to get perfect scores for all their classes. This may then cause worries over assignments. Do not feel as if you need to be the perfect student. If you are working to your best ability, please feel proud of what you have accomplished. Even if the grade you receive is not one that you would have liked, take comfort in the idea that this is also a learning experience. Try, try again to achieve what <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">you<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> want, not just what others want from you. Failing is just how a person learns. How can you move forward if you are not learning anything from your classes? Bad grades do not define you. In fact, I would argue that they help shape you as a person instead. What you take away from a class is entirely up to you \u2014 the more effort you put in, the more you\u2019ll gain!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fearing Social Activity<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Have you ever been swamped with millions of questions about what to do for seminars or group activities? Interacting with new people can be nerve-racking. How do I dress? What do I say? This will probably be a lingering feeling for most classes, but that does not mean you should not speak up. If one student has a question, another is often already thinking about the same thing. Do not be afraid to raise your hand and get to know others around you in class. Socializing is healthy for us and can be very beneficial for studying and comparing notes! Sometimes getting out of your comfort zone is a good thing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Unknown Futures<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Trust me, I understand the alarm behind not knowing exactly what you are going to accomplish in your lifetime. However, if you are undecided about what you\u2019d like to do, that is okay! Not everyone will know what occupation they are most interested in right away, and it definitely should not be a light decision! Think the options through. Changing majors is also totally normal. If something does not turn out the way you thought it would, you have the option to change your path. There is nothing wrong with not having your mind completely made up yet. It is, after all, what you will be doing for most of your life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Bright Side<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When I first arrived at Cedarville, I was terrified. There were so many new people and places and new struggles that I thought would be the end of me. 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