Brittanyjean06 Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 I start community college this wensday, I can already feel the nervousness and butterflies. Why must I make everything out to be bgiger than it already is? I guess Im scared because its somthing new.. I never used to get this nervous for new things? I know I will do just fine I just hate the strong butterflies and the tremebeling? is that normal
superconductor Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 Yes, it's perfectly normal. Everyone who's ever gone to college or university has had similar feelings. And the trembling makes it easier to make margaritas, too!
Author Brittanyjean06 Posted August 14, 2006 Author Posted August 14, 2006 Thanks! well its not just college that I am nervous about. I get more nervous now and days about new things that it causes me to shake and feel extremely sick. Is that a part of growing up? I was never like this before if I got nervous I would just have a dry mouth now it eats me up inside. But glad to here that it is normal!
jerbear Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 College is a start to adulthood for some. It is a big step to lots of toga parties, alcohol, school of hard knocks, and lots of eye candy along with trash on the streets. While you are learning things, you'll learn things about yourself including what you can and can't do. If you want to take some risks, now is a good time while you are in college. Pick the brains of your fellow classmates and professors. They not only have knowledge but wisdom. Some even went thru the same experiences. Good luck in college.
KittenMoon Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 Brit- I could barely eat my first week at college... then I came to love it intensely and I still miss it quite often. You'll settle in. And don't forget: Work hard, play hard. Oh, and meet that new guy while you're at it.
the_alchemyst Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 Oh, you're starting already? Sounds good. Congrats, Brit. I remember when I started college . . . yep. I was pretty scared, too. Well, not really scared--more like nervous. But you know, after the first week, things really do settle down. It's not all that different from HS, really. At least, I didn't think so. I start school again the 28th of this month. Oh, yeah. I get to start school on my birthday. BTW: I agree with Kitten--go and find that great guy that's waiting for you. Oh, and after you do, please tell me how to go about that. I've been in college two years already and I've yet to meet a guy I like. How do you deal with this phenomenon?
Author Brittanyjean06 Posted August 14, 2006 Author Posted August 14, 2006 Thanks everyone! I'm sure I'll be fine I just hate being nervous and that sickening feeling. Grosses me out. Maybe I'll meet that special someone but I highly doubt that. You never know though! If I meet him oh I will be sure to tell
Pink Amulet Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 Apologies for my ignorance, but what is community college?
Green Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 Community College is for people earning what is some times called a 2 year degree. Some people earn a degree and start work some transfer into a University or a 4 year school after they are done with community College. Community Colleges also accept pretty much every one who aplies with a hs diploma or a ged. Community college should be fine your probably living at home so its a small step towards your independence remember to meditate and see yourself suceeding when ever your woried and try not to think about it find something to distract you from your nerves
TheSilentType Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 Just remember to try and make as many new friends as possible. Don't just stick to the first few people you befriend. Who knows, you may end up drifting away from them. Greet and meet as many people as possible, and don't turn away anyone simply because they don't fit the kind of people you hang around with. It's important to make friends early, since people start forming their groups and may be less likely to accept in others at a later time
Author Brittanyjean06 Posted August 15, 2006 Author Posted August 15, 2006 Well im not too concerend with the type of people I will " fit in" with, but I would like to meet alot of people I except everyone for who they are.
TheSilentType Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 The chances are you'll have a lot of friends...
Author Brittanyjean06 Posted August 15, 2006 Author Posted August 15, 2006 Well thats good I would love to meet new people
TheSilentType Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 With that attitude, you will...and you will have a good time in college since you'll have friends for support and company.
Author Brittanyjean06 Posted August 15, 2006 Author Posted August 15, 2006 I meen if they don't want to be my friends I'll just threaten them ..it always works
westernxer Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 what is community college? It's where most people drop out.
burning 4 revenge Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 It's where most people drop out.:lmao: this guy's frickin hilarious
TheSilentType Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 True, you could always threaten them. Based on the flowers in your avatar, I get the feeling that you are a pretty intimidating person. Maybe you could also trying smiling. You'll be like a freakin magnet attracting everybody.
the_alchemyst Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 Smiling? Okay, I think I have discovered the first step. What if I walk around smiling while holding flowers in my hand? Won't that double the chances?
quankanne Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 I meen if they don't want to be my friends I'll just threaten them ..it always works you nut! :laugh: I think butterflies are perfectly normal, even the ones that would rather play kamikaze. You're going into an unknown situation, and that makes most people pretty uncomfortable. However, you seem like a real sweetie with an ability to connect with people (based on how well you've done here), so I wouldn't worry too much about them butterflies sticking around long. smart move about getting your first couple of years under your belt on a smaller campus. The money you save is a huge benefit, as are the smaller class sizes. And it's a great way to transition into a four-year program, even if you just go a couple of semesters to community college. if you ever need to make a little pocket money, check and see if the campus paper has any paid positions – they can always use copy editors and people willing to cover events (writing or photography) – and it's a great way to meet different people what classes are you signed up for this semester?
jerbear Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 I meen if they don't want to be my friends I'll just threaten them ..it always works From another thread, follow Pink Amulet's thought of nice cleavage. In regards to friends, you may meet many life long friends thru time. I've met many people while in college. Just don't get pregnant in the process! As funny as Westernexer is, he is partially right. Community College is a stepping stone for some while for others it is who can't make the cut of a 4 year College / University. Don't let that deter you. When you transfer into a BS program, I suggest living on campus for at least 1 semester to met even more people. Plus it helps you know where the classrooms are and not turn left at the pool when the campus has no pool. IMO, I'll skip the flowers and smiling while walking on campus, makes you look like a loony; then again it is college. Now smiling or just having flowers is ok. CC is more of a toned down slower version of a 4 year college.
Author Brittanyjean06 Posted August 15, 2006 Author Posted August 15, 2006 haha I hope everyone knows that I was just just joking about the threatening part, im not worried about meeting people I'll be fine with that. Thanks for all the advice! the classes that I am taking are all pre classes in order to get me in to a two year program, sadly if I want to stick with what I'm doing ( paralegal) I will have to do comunity college for 3 years. I hope I stick with it I really don't know what will happen if I don't it will still be a great experience. I know those flowers really give off a bad ass image hahahahahaha
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