I am a freshman in College, and have just completed my first semester. I am currently on Winter Break, and loving each and every minute of it. The problem is....I can't seem to get into the whole "College thing". First of all, this is the first time I have ever moved away from home (about 2 and 1/2 ohurs away), and I miss my family. My mom and I are very tight knit, and I really miss it. I also am having dorm troubles. I have two roommates, one thta plays video games 24/7, and one that is never there. I can't get much sleep, and I am the kind of person who values my sleep. Truthfully, I think that I owuld do better if I had my own room ( which is possibl,e but waaaay to expensive). So, the question is for those who have gone to College and lived in a dorm....does it get better?
2006-12-31 01:35:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You may be able to find a roommate that shares your desire for peace and quite. I found studying in the library very effective for there are less distractions. Larger universities have dorms designated for those who wish to study and have a more calm atmosphere. You may consider moving back home and attending a local community college. Explore your options. You can always return to the university later. My advise is to keep on with your education, it will never be easier. Work hard and you will benefit.
2006-12-31 02:07:59 · answer #1 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it gets better. My daughter was very homesick freshman year. She was 7 1/2 hours away from home. We bought her a web cam so when she talked with us, she could see us, too. As she joined some clubs and met new people, she felt more relaxed. Ironically she met a boy from her home state who is now her fiancee.
My daughter solved the dorm problem by doing all of her studying in the library. She had a few wacky roommates (ones who never went to class or partied all the time) the first few years, too. However, Senior year she was an RA and had her own room first semester. Second semester she had a roomie (because of a lack of dorm rooms) who was a junior. They got along great.
Don't lose hope, keep busy and stay positive. By next year, I am sure you will enjoy your college experience.
2006-12-31 09:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by ne11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What your describing sounds like my own experience with dorm life, and the experience of many other people who have been through college.
Your video roommate probably won't be back next year, but I recommend asking for a change of roommates. Find others in the dorm that have similar attitudes and negotiate a change.
College life can also be very lonely, due to separation from family, The biggest mistake I made in college was being so focused on my degree that I didn't take advantage of all the other social activities that college's usually offer. Because of this, college was a very lonely experience. Assuming you haven't looked into this, you can find friends this way, and greatly expand what you expect out of life by looking around and opening a few more doors.
2006-12-31 09:47:25 · answer #3 · answered by djlachance 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well from my experience of having roommates my first roommate was a gamer. The second one was never there. My third roommate was a gamer who was playing it 24/7. I love the experience living away from home which was also 24 hours away. My recommendation is try to make friends on campus who are similar to you and try to get a room with them. It'll make everything fun. As one poster said you should study in the library, I never did it until I moved off campus which became my haven. It'll probably only get better if you try to make it better.
2006-12-31 09:46:11 · answer #4 · answered by sfparadox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you're taking all of the fun out of the college experience. It's probably good for you to experience life outside of your family so that you can receive the cultural, social and moral knowledge of interacting with other people. Join the Honor Society or Work Study or something to help you meet people while also using your time to do more than sleep and mope.
2006-12-31 09:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by breadbreaker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO and Study in the Library! AND you can always changer rooms and roommates!
Maturity is Learning "that the Only Thing we can Expect = IS CHANGE!
Thanks, RR
2006-12-31 09:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It gets better yes, you'll see in a month or two..Wishing you all a Happy New Year..!
2006-12-31 09:51:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes - it gets better. However, maybe you should have chosen a closer university if you feel that homesick. Although I have to say that seems really odd.
Good Luck!!!
2006-12-31 09:39:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll find it better after half month or something, depend on the situation but i suggest you should do your revise mostly at library because it's good. happy new year!!
2006-12-31 10:11:50 · answer #9 · answered by WEN1988_18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋