Adjusting to college life?
Asked by DHIm having trouble adjusting to college life. Because I want to go to med school, I need to work hard in keeping a high GPA, build my leadership experience, get to know my professors and premed advisors, etc. It's jsut so hard to keep focused on my goal because I can't seem to adjust. Im very uncomfortable being with my roommate. Im a shy person and she is outgoing. She makes me eat with her and hang out with her friends. If I don't do something such as attend some useless meeting or want to go to bed early because Im tired, she makes me feel like some sort of sociopath. I miss home and have trouble falling asleep at night because people are so loud outside (even though Im in the quiet after 8 dorm). I never had to share a room, and the fact that she is there, makes me extremely uncomfortable. I don't know how this is supposed to be the best time of my life. Should I move out of the dorm and commute from home (1 hour away)?
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Answered by Rotorwings-Come Fly With Me
Sounds like building up your leadership experience starts right here. You need to set limits wih your roomate. If you don't want to do something that she is doing than let her know. Get earplugs, use your ipod or a fan to drown out the noise. It will take some time, but after awhile the noise won't bother you. OK, well party noise on weekends, that might remain a challenge. The networking you want to do will best be done by living on campus. I know it's hard to share a room, especially if you have not done so in the past. You can find some friends who are just as dedicated to their studies as you are. I know it is harder when you are shy. Sometimes when we try to eliminate all the obstacles that we feel are getting in the way of our goals we actually eliminate the very opportunities and challenges that are preparing us to succeed.
Sounds like building up your leadership experience starts right here. You need to set limits wih your roomate. If you don't want to do something that she is doing than let her know. Get earplugs, use your ipod or a fan to drown out the noise. It will take some time, but after awhile the noise won't bother you. OK, well party noise on weekends, that might remain a challenge. The networking you want to do will best be done by living on campus. I know it's hard to share a room, especially if you have not done so in the past. You can find some friends who are just as dedicated to their studies as you are. I know it is harder when you are shy. Sometimes when we try to eliminate all the obstacles that we feel are getting in the way of our goals we actually eliminate the very opportunities and challenges that are preparing us to succeed.
