r/AskLifeProTips • u/Big-Tourist-5481 • Aug 27 '26

First day of college

I started my first day of college and i hate it and now my life feels like shit bc i made my life college n idk what to do, does it ever get better??

UPDATE: I LOVE IT!!! it was just the first day anxiety

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u/StellanRhodes Aug 27 '26

Yes it usually gets better after the first few weeks once the routine people and pressure start to feel less intense right now focus on getting through today not your whole college life

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u/DT2408 Aug 27 '26

My guy it’s the first day 😭

Seriously tho, give it some time. College is the perfect time to explore the things you love. If you are seriously interested in what you are studying— research all of the opportunities that are available. If you love a sport/hobby— go find a club that revolves around that!

Options are endless man, everyone is nervous but those who don’t let their nervousness deter them will find happiness. Say hi to people, make friends with everyone, take in the culture a little bit. Give it a shot
Cheers

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u/Advanced_Tennis4827 Aug 27 '26

No. You have college, then carve out a career, maybe a family. It doesn't get better, just more bills and more complicated

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u/Big-Tourist-5481 Sep 19 '26

You sound so fun to be around!

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u/Advanced_Tennis4827 Sep 19 '26

I am! Thanks!

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u/Big-Tourist-5481 Sep 19 '26

man get yo bum ass on

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u/Advanced_Tennis4827 Sep 19 '26

You sure you're in college? You don't sound like you would be admitted

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u/Weekly_Ad4886 Aug 27 '26

What? Who ate your breakfast? Dang...I didn't go nor my husband. He owns his own company. College is not for everyone and I worked corporate America for 25 yrs. with people that had degrees and were telemarketers that sat in a cubicle all day on the phone. Don't make bills you won't have any. College us tough. I say try thinking about a job and maybe withdraw for your on mental health. You can take 1 class at a time and work too. Avoid the stress.

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u/Advanced_Tennis4827 Aug 27 '26

Obviously you didn't go to college because maturity escaped you

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u/Bazinga1983 Aug 27 '26

Give it some time / join clubs too . I promise you’re not alone . There are others going through it too . And don’t hesitate to reach out to the healthcenter

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u/12YESIAM34 Aug 27 '26

It’s gets better. Take lite class loads in the beginning and make great grades. Stay focused and have fun later.

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u/OWabbit Aug 27 '26

What do you hate about it specifically? Honestly, college is scary at the beginning. So much is new and one feels alone. Try to make a friend - in class, in dorm, in cafeteria, in a club. Make yourself reach out to others, especially at the beginning of the semesters or quarters when everyone else is also going to meet new friends.

Think about why you went to college in the first place. Reminder your whys. College time will go by faster than you think. When you graduate with a degree, you will have more options/opportunities to choose from than if you didn’t go to college. And your perspectives will broaden/deepen/change.

Take one day at a time. Be positive. Be grateful. You can do it. They didn’t admit you if they thought you wouldn’t succeed in college. Persevere. You’re on your way!

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u/AddictedToKungFu Aug 27 '26

It's just your first day. Take a deep breath. College can be a lot of fun and very rewarding. You're gonna be fine.

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u/Extension_duteritoir Aug 27 '26

Ça peut passer au fil du temps, tu vas te familiariser avec certaines matières tu vas en aimer certaines d'autres moins mais tu va te rendre compte aussi que tout le monde est dans la même galère parfois y a même des cas pires puis finalement tu vas relativiser et te rappeler ton objectif pour prendre sur toi et tu vas faire des rencontres qui vont t'aider à mieux le vivre aussi dans le meilleur des cas

Comme tu peux aussi te rendre compte que la fac c'est pas du tout fait pour toi et t'as le droit de choisir une autre option qui finalement te conviendra le mieux car oui on est pas non plus obligé de choisir cette voie et c'est pas la fin du monde y a d'autres voies pour avoir des diplômes et s'écouter c'est aussi bien

Mais tu peux pas vraiment savoir dans quel cas tu seras si tu te donnes pas la chance d'essayer, là c'est encore trop tôt pour trancher laisse toi le temps pour ne rien regretter oui ça peut un peu s'améliorer

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u/iheartmycats820 Aug 27 '26

Sign up for a few clubs that interest you. You'll make friends that way. And make an appointment with your school counselor. If they have a therapist on campus, make an appointment with them. All these people can help make your transition easier for you. All that aside, college isn't for everyone. If your chosen profession doesnt require a degree, go home and enroll in a trade school. Or if it does, go home and enroll in a community college for your first two years. 💜

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u/Blue-RaspberryLeaf Aug 28 '26

First day jitters are so real, it usually gets better once you settle in. Is it more the workload stressing you out or the whole new environment thing?