College roommate/dorm anxiety?
Asked by xinio654I'm a new freshman in college. I got my rooming assignment today for college and I have to live in this huge apartment building and have to share the bathroom with 33 people. I need my own privacy in the bathroom. And my roommate is kind of famous because he's a huge track star and that's a little intimidating. i haven't met him yet but I'm not getting good thoughts. Not to mention my dorm doesn't have AC and it's hot all the time in this town. And nobody I know lives in the same dorm hall as I do. I'm not very good at interacting with people either. I don't think I'm going to like living at my college so much. Any advice with how to deal with this??
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Answered by Sahara
You should relax. I lived in a dorm similar to you but with women. College really is the best time. You have to get over yourself and this is the best time to develop your social skills so you feel more comfortable over time. Just be friendly and ask questions (nothing too personal). Where are you from? Where did you go to school? What are you studying? Do you know anything about this college that they don't tell you in orientation? Do you want to catch a bite to eat later? Have you been to the student center yet? Listen to what the person says and respond. Ask more questions. Get them to talk about themselves. Take the focus off yourself and onto them. You will get used to the bathroom situation. Give yourself time. The bathroom won't always be busy. You'll learn when it's empty if you want more privacy. But really, you are not alone. You should find others that feel like you do so you can be there for each other, helping to adapt. Have fun. This is the time of your life. Freshman year is tough but it will keep getting better. It will be over before you realize it so enjoy it now. You can never go back. Graduate school is different. I hope this helps. Start thinking good thoughts. Be more optimistic. Don't expect too much. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Remember that you are not alone. I think that's most important. Don't be intimidated. The track star is just a person. He's not that much different from you. He has fears and reservations like you. But he has faced them and you are going to face them. He's going to face more but he also has more practice most likely but so what, you can catch up. You could ask for advice. I bet he can offer great advice.
You should relax. I lived in a dorm similar to you but with women. College really is the best time. You have to get over yourself and this is the best time to develop your social skills so you feel more comfortable over time. Just be friendly and ask questions (nothing too personal). Where are you from? Where did you go to school? What are you studying? Do you know anything about this college that they don't tell you in orientation? Do you want to catch a bite to eat later? Have you been to the student center yet? Listen to what the person says and respond. Ask more questions. Get them to talk about themselves. Take the focus off yourself and onto them. You will get used to the bathroom situation. Give yourself time. The bathroom won't always be busy. You'll learn when it's empty if you want more privacy. But really, you are not alone. You should find others that feel like you do so you can be there for each other, helping to adapt. Have fun. This is the time of your life. Freshman year is tough but it will keep getting better. It will be over before you realize it so enjoy it now. You can never go back. Graduate school is different. I hope this helps. Start thinking good thoughts. Be more optimistic. Don't expect too much. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Remember that you are not alone. I think that's most important. Don't be intimidated. The track star is just a person. He's not that much different from you. He has fears and reservations like you. But he has faced them and you are going to face them. He's going to face more but he also has more practice most likely but so what, you can catch up. You could ask for advice. I bet he can offer great advice.
