Page 33 - Connect 2022-23
P. 33

and following a study plan. When I needed
                                                                 assistance, I went to my teachers and fellow
                                                                 students  for  it.  I  also  used  the  college’s
                                                                 facilities,  such  tutoring  and  study  groups.
                                                                 I was able to maintain my motivation and
                                                                 catch up on my coursework by doing this.
                                                                   Finally, I experienced homesickness. It was
                                                                 challenging  and  occasionally  lonely  being
                                                                 apart  from  my  family  and  friends.  I  did,
                                                                 however, remain inspired by being in touch
                                                                 with my loved ones via social media, video
                                                                 chats, and phone calls. I also made care
                                                                 to  keep  myself  occupied  by  taking  part  in
                                                                 pursuits that I found interesting. I was able to
                                                                 concentrate on my first semester of college
                                                                 and avoid getting mired in the past because
                                                                 to this.
                                                                   I  was  apprehensive  and  less  confident  in
                                                                 my abilities before I started college. But as
                                                                 I started my schoolwork, I discovered that
                                                                 I  was  learning  more  and  acquiring  new
                                                                 abilities. I gained increased self-assurance
                                                                 with each assignment on my capacity to
                                                                 do  difficult  tasks  and  participate  in  group
        There is a designated canteen space where                discussions.
       students can unwind and eat in my college.                  My  new  college  gave  me  plenty  of
       We frequently get together for lunch at the               chances  to  get  experience  in  my  sector  in
       canteen during our breaks. It’s a wonderful               addition to giving me academic confidence.
       opportunity to catch up, relax, and eat some              Because  of  the  college’s  emphasis  is  on
       delectable food.                                          practical learning, I was able to apply what I
        First few days at the college maight be a fun            learned in the classroom to problems that I
       yet difficult time, and it’s typical to go through        encountered outside of the classroom. I  took
       ups and downs during this transition. I went              part in internships that gave me the chance
       through a range of emotions and difficulties              to  work  with  professionals  in  the  field  and
       when I started college, but I managed to                  get practical experience.
       stay inspired and upbeat the entire time.
         Getting used to a new atmosphere was one
       of my main struggles in my new institution. It
       was         first intimidating because everything
       was  different  from  my  previous  college
       experience.
        Expectations       were     higher     and     the
       coursework  was  more  difficult.  I  found  it
       difficult  to  keep  up  with  my  studies  and
       worried that I was lagging behind.
        I  tried  to  reassure  myself,  though,  that
       it  was  normal  to  feel  overburdened  and
       that I would eventually get used to the
       new surroundings. I got began by creating

                                                                                              29              2022-23
   28   29   30   31   32   33   34   35   36   37   38