Brogan Ros
“So for me, being from Idaho, which is all the way across the country, my transition to college was a little different than from what most people have. I had to really be mindful of what I packed for the plane and what I was going to need for the seasons that you experience in Maine. It was also a completely new area, I’d never been to New England before, so that was something I had to deal with. But, overall, I think what really helped me with transitioning was meeting new people and having friends from the get-go and just trying to be, like, outgoing because then you can find the people you want to hang out with who know about the area a little bit more and introduce to some things, like, help you enjoy that aspect and make it feel like you weren’t missing things back home. As far as staying on top of my academics throughout the years, I’ve found it helpful to really pick classes that you like rather than try to go for the easiest schedule, find something that you’re going to be interested in because then the work feels a lot more meaningful. And then, as far as scheduling goes with that, like I said, you just got to pick a schedule that works for you, it might not be the easiest but if it works for you it’ll be the best thing to help you keep going.”
Davis Ros
“When I came to school, I came from Idaho so it was a far away state. So one thing I was kind of nervous about was getting homesick and how that would affect my studies. You know, get a little in the mud and feeling not great. But what I did to keep on top of that was really keep in touch with my parents when I was missing them, I brought pictures from home, and with that it allowed me to stay on top of my school work. The best way I found to do that was to put together a schedule. So I knew if I went to one class at 11, then I had a break and another class at 2, during that break I would work on homework to make sure I could get my stuff done so I could still enjoy being at school. I think that’s a big part about being at school, just the balance of work and life. You know, you’re here to make friends and evolve as a person. But being able to do that while staying ahead of your studies is the most important thing to do. And then touching on mental health for a little bit, I feel like finding a good group of people, it doesn’t got to be a bunch, it could just be one or two people who you click with and help you out whenever you need it and keep you staying positive is key to being successful in college.”
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