I don't know...... sometimes the real me is strange to others, because I'm kind of emotional and stubborn about things I insist on; that's hard for those who love "freedom" to make friends with me. But...... I'll try what you advised me; you mean strike a balance between the studies and interpersonal relationship, don't you? Thank you!!
Hmm... You cannot imagine to what extent I understand your predicament. I´m not a sociable person either, but I play the rules of the social game because it´s not beneficial to ignore them. Look at it this way: every time you attempt a change in your life, you take a chance to learn volumes about yourself and others. You can reinvent your life as it were. Don´t close the door on these opportunities. People percieve you as you want them to. If you´re relaxed and show them the real you, without pretences, they will reach out to you and seek and enjoy your company. I can see you´re a bold and smart young lady. You´ll conquer them.
I'm not a sociable person, so I think I'd spend most of my time studying. I'm sure by doing so can bring me a sense of achievement and not being scared anymore...... Your advice is great, and it makes me think of one sentence, "You can always go further than you think." Isn't it? Thanks again!! :)
Dear Only Nic..............all that I can add to Mara's advise is that
Even tho it appears that all of the other students seem well adjusted to their new lives at university, chances are that they are just as bewildered, and scared, and lonely as you. They just seem to have it all 'together'.
Anytime a peson starts a new journey in life in a new surrounding, it is scary as heck. But, soon, with perservance and FAITH in yourself, you learn that you CAN do it and do it very, very well! Please hang in there Only Nic! I promise, it will get better and better with each passing day.
BTW.....Change is good! It affords the human experience the most growth.
Good luck, dear! You are going to SOAR!!!!
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"Logical consequences are the scarecrows of fools and the beacons of wise men." ~~~Thomas Henry Huxley~~~
Dear Eirian, just give it some more time and you´ll get quickly used to the new rules and timetables and proceedings and routines... Changes in our lives are not easy, but on the other hand... they are so stimulating! You´re very brave to have undertaken this new turn in your studies, just hold on a little longer and your efforts will pay off! You´ll feel at ease soon.
Some of you know I'm a freshman of English department, right?
One week has passed since I entered school, and I just can't get used to the life like other classmates...... somehow I feel it's better for me to stay in high school; at least my head won't hurt when seeing the textbooks, for they are thinner. And I seldom eat out before getting into the university, now I have to. All seem different and strange to me...... I don't know how to do. Could someone give me some advice, pretty please? I really hope I can have a wonderful life in university!!
