Common Life Challenges College Students Face 

Being a college student is never easy. There’s this huge transition that you have to face. And most of the time, it can be overwhelming. 

But experiencing these challenges has a positive light too. That means you are going to be more prepared when you enter corporate life. However, right now, let’s try to focus on your current challenges and find ways on how you are going to cope up with it.  

If you want to learn more then read the rest of this post. 

Living Independently  

For those who are going to study miles away from their home, there’s going to be a huge adjustment phase. Of course, you will have to prepare your own food, do your laundry, wake up on your own, and never rely on anyone. 

This could be one of the major challenges you need to face. So what we suggest is that you practice living independently before the start of school. If you can go to your dormitory ahead of time or live on your own prior to your scheduled school date, then we recommend that you do so. That way, you can already condition yourself into doing things by yourself.

You can also try to go around the community and see if there are near establishments where you can get your groceries or where you can do your laundry. These simple things will help you adjust better once school commences. 

Time Management  

You have to know the college is far more different from high school. If you think you can finish a report overnight back in the day, it’s not going to work right now. 

Many college students are having trouble with time management. They fear that there is so much to do in such a limited time. That’s where good time management skills come in. 

First, you have to know how to prioritize. Identify which things you need to finish first and which tasks can wait at the later part of the day. Having a planner is good too. If you can use the one from your phone that’s fine, but if you are used to writing it on a traditional notepad, that’s good too.  

Lack Of Social Connection  

If you are naturally sociable and back in high school you have a lot of friends, things might be different when you go to college. This is especially true if your university is different from your friends’.  

So what do you have to do to still spice up your social life?  

You see, there are a lot of organizations and clubs that you can join. But you have to be careful since your schedule will be very busy. You have to carefully select which groups you would like to be committed to. That way, you can form stronger connections and networks, which you can also use once you step out of the university. 

Homesickness 

Another life challenge that most college students face is homesickness. You get to miss everything about your room, your house, your parents, and your childhood friends. And this could be a cause of anxiety and depression.  

In the meantime, what you can do is to have a schedule where you can talk to your loved ones virtually. Thank heavens for technology, this is easier today than decades ago. It would also help if you bring something valuable from your home to your dormitory. This doesn’t have to be expensive, but your comfort blanket or your pillow could do the trick. 

Difficult Subjects  

You would be surprised that the topics and concepts being taught in college are more complex. And yes, it could be overwhelming. 

It might feel that you cannot pass your subjects. But just so you know, that’s normal and a lot of students experience the same. However, that doesn’t mean that you will accept failure for that particular subject. 

Again, you just have to form a time management skill where you have to study every day. Apart from that, you can take advantage of your professor’s office hours where you can clarify things that you need to understand further. Joining study groups or having a study partner is another great tip as well. The beauty of joining one is that you practice team play which is also an essential skill.