College At A Young Age...

I know what you are thinking, it must be extremely cool to go into college at a very young age. Well let me tell you something… IT IS!!!! However, it does come with a set of challenges to overcome. This article is meant to inform, especially if you are a student that is a young age that is getting ready to start the fascinating race of college.

To start, what makes me qualified to write this article? I went to school at Tennerton Elementary School from Kindergarten to 5th grade. From there I was homeschooled up until 11 where I graduated out of high school and middle school. I then started college at 16-years-of-age. I got accepted at 13-years-old, but decided to live my life a bit before jumping into college. So here is my first set of advice, start at a reasonable age. I know it sounds awesome to start college before 16, but here are some problems you might face. First you have the fact that people will be very hesitant around you because of your age. It is harder to be yourself in front of someone younger, especially with more adult language. Let your brain develop a bit more, and most importantly, you are young. Have some fun, because after all, you will only be young once. Also, sometimes college can be scary. Don’t give up, you will get through it! Do not be worried if you feel the need to change your major, do what makes YOU happy. Also, I would say make sure you can drive first. Now only for you to get out of a situation if something turns ugly, but also it looks odd if your family drops you off each morning.

I was very lucky with being homeschooled, my parents taught me in a way that I was brought up to be an adult at a very very young age. Many would consider that a bad thing; however, it is actually really good. I was doing taxes, doing maintenance on my belongings, and taking care of bills at a very young age. That is something all kids should be ready for. With my personal social experiences, I was always around adults. This caused me to be exposed to more mature knowledge.

I also started studying for college way before I started. My first dream job was Orthopedic surgeon, so I started studying bones young. Then I wanted to be a Cardiothoracic surgeon, so I studied the heart with the help of my father. I then went into college completely prepared. The human body was fascinating to me, this caused me to be one of the top in my anatomy classes. I soon after got out of Nursing, and got into Business just because I have always loved the business side of healthcare, that is why I am a Healthcare Administration Major.

Now, some safety measures. These are some things I have personally seen, and something that you should look out for as you transition into college life. As I mentioned before, I did not have middle school and high school experience. This made it quite challenging to transition from elementary school to college! It was very scary, but now I will use my experiences to pass on to you. My first set of advice when it comes to safely is that colleges are made as your safe space. There are still things you need to watch out for, but you should not be deathly worried. If you are in a college that makes you worried 24/7, even after the first day jitters, then speak to a college specialist or see if you can even transfer out.

One thing to always consider is that the college professors are here for you. No professor wants to see their student fail. Whether that be in a class, or in life itself. Find a professor you can really trust, sit down with them, and explain your concerns. If it is a big concern, the professor can contact someone higher up and get you the proper help you need. The professors should be your friends, not your enemies. Also, put in extra effort. Show up early, answer messages promptly, and get homework done with time to spare. Treat college as a job, but a job you have fun at. Do not show up late, because it shows you are not taking the class seriously; also, unless you are sick show up to class. Answer messages immediately, because it shows to the professor you are dedicated to their class. Most importantly, do your work! How mad are you when you ask someone to do something for you and they do not do it in the time you need it. Now think about your professor’s point of view, and think about how they might feel.

Technology is also a savior, and a devil, in today’s world. Keep off of your phone while your professor is speaking, and give them your full undivided attention. Unless you have a family emergency, which you can discuss with your professor before class time, try your hardest to keep all technology out of your class time. I know it is very challenging to not see what your best friend is doing 100% of the time, or seeing pictures of food you will probably never make, everything else can wait for an hour.

If it is dark out, take a buddy with you. Even though colleges try their best to help keep you as safe as possible, there are still some very creepy people out there. If your buddy can not walk with you, talk to a local security guard if they could guide you, or talk to a security guard on what type of person protection devices you can have on you (Mace, knife, etc). This is my own personal opinion, but guns do not belong on college campuses. If you feel as though you need to go to that extent on a college property, then talk to a college professional or see about the possibility of transferring.

Lets face it, you are going to party. When you are in college, you are going to want to have fun. Even though drinking is not the best way to have fun, if you do, watch your drink all the time. Never drink anything that someone has handed you that is already open. Have fun, but always take the precautions to be safe.

All in all, college is an amazing amount of fun, but at the same time it is a passage into adulthood. Adulthood itself is very scary, and college is a perfect way to get ready for it. You will now have your own independence, and you have to keep your guard up. Be ready and vigilant, but have some fun. Breath, relax, and make some new friends. After all, these are the days you will never forget…

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