I'm so excited for the Fall and Winter!
It's getting chilly in the mornings here in New York, and I'm ready to embrace my sweaters and hoodies!
But every Fall, is the sad reminder that school is starting soon :(
Well for me, I started college in late August, so I'm already feeling the school blues.
College is a new start for me that I didn't get in high school, so I was excited and nervous at the same time. New classes, friends, and campus!
When I was making my schedule and picking out my classes, I was so glad that I didn't have math. Wooh! And I'm finally taking courses that I'm actually interested in. My high school didn't have much variety, so I only had a certain selection. But now, I'm taking film classes, psychology, art, and more! The lectures have been great so far, all my professors seem really friendly and engaged with the class. I'm still trying to get use to the long lectures, because I get antsy after sitting in uncomfortable seats for 2 hours straight. But I'm looking forward to how the rest of the semester will play out!
Making friends was kinda nerve wrecking. Everyone was rushing from class to class, so it was hard to find people who had the same schedule as me. But I've managed to talk to some of my classmates, and they've been really kind and fun to get to know.
I'm commuting between home and college, so I've been struggling to wake up early D:
I would try to do something productive on the train ride, like reading, but I end up sleeping... haha!
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If you're heading to school soon, or already in school, here's some thoughts I always remind myself!
1. Don't care.
Walk down the hallways looking straight, not at the people passing you.
I learned to not blink twice at people sometimes. There are moments when I tell myself, "Okay, that person's not important right now. I don't give two flying cruds of what they're doing right now." As dumb as it sounds, this includes scrolling on Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat to see what your friends are doing every second.
2. Pace yourself.
Try not to overwhelm yourself with work. Find a rhythm that works with you.
I am constantly organizing everything, and writing to-do lists.
Be sure that you know what you're doing, and do it with focus!
3. Trends are only temporary.
Don't follow others. This includes fashion, tech, and food trends.
Trends come and go, so don't get too hooked on things and lose focus.
Fashion and technology seems to be the biggest thing that students spend money on -- when you really shouldn't. If you're like me, clothes and the latest tablet is the least of my concerns. Because I know that in a few months, the hype moves on and people will be buying a whole new wardrobe to fit in with everyone else. I say do what is smart, not trendy.
MOST IMPORTANTLY
4. Be selfish of your time.
Find time for yourself, do what you like.
Read, write, paint.
Walk around naked in your room, dance in the shower, sing in the stairwell.
Basically, take a breather.
If you don't find some kind of outlet, the stress is only going to build higher.
x Vicky
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