Coming
from interstate the biggest hurdle for me personally is adjusting to the
independence that comes from living away from home. Financial stresses have
already overshadowed my ability to cope at university such as not being able to
afford textbooks. I've always been a self-reliant person so asking for help
from others never usually occurs unless I'm in an absolute crisis. Another
struggle is the transition from school to university.
I was a top student at my high school, all the teachers knew my name and I was known as an exceptional leader and high academic achiever. Whereas Monash provided a completely foreign environment for me. Transitioning to such a large and daunting place will come with time, although I think being comfortable socially will catapult me in the right direction. Adjusting from the spoon-fed nature of high school will also rely on my own pro-activeness with study. High schools claim they prepare you for university but nothing really prepares you until your thrust in the midst of this busy community of foreign faces and tall buildings.
I was a top student at my high school, all the teachers knew my name and I was known as an exceptional leader and high academic achiever. Whereas Monash provided a completely foreign environment for me. Transitioning to such a large and daunting place will come with time, although I think being comfortable socially will catapult me in the right direction. Adjusting from the spoon-fed nature of high school will also rely on my own pro-activeness with study. High schools claim they prepare you for university but nothing really prepares you until your thrust in the midst of this busy community of foreign faces and tall buildings.
Finding
people I can trust and work with well will definitely hep build my confidence
levels in this new state. Also utilising the fantastic services on campus such
as counselling gives me the piece of mind that I have a safety net to fall
back on if I ever require help. Getting into a healthy study routine will also
increase my confidence in the course. Establishing meal times, down-time during
my study sessions will ultimately help me to adjust the increased workload of
university.
The biggest struggle overall is learning to cope without my family. I've been extremely close to my brother as of recently and adjusting to life without them everyday will be the biggest hurdle in transition.
The biggest struggle overall is learning to cope without my family. I've been extremely close to my brother as of recently and adjusting to life without them everyday will be the biggest hurdle in transition.
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