Can college be overwhelming?

Unfortunately, yes. Far too often, graduates go into their first semester of college with certain expectations. When reality starts to hit, those overwhelming feelings can take over. Many students can’t handle the schedule, the pressures, and the responsibilities of college when they go into it unprepared.

Why do college students get overwhelmed?

If you’re like a lot of college students, you’ve probably experienced something similar. And even beyond college, it’s common to find yourself overwhelmed with the demands of work, family, finances, and social life.

What do you do if your college is overwhelming?

Avoid the awkwardness and let them know how you’re doing.

1. Talk to a friend or counselor. If college feels like a monster that’s been haunting your dreams for the past few weeks, try talking to a friend in the dorms about it.
2. Plan ahead to avoid overwhelming situations.
3. Get away from all distractions.

Why is college so stressful?

Why are you stressed? College students commonly experience stress because of increased responsibilities, a lack of good time management, changes in eating and sleeping habits, and not taking enough breaks for self-care. Transitioning to college can be a source of stress for most first-year students.

Why college is so difficult?

There are many reasons why college might feel so hard, and these are often very personal to everyone. The lack of structure, the harder course work, and the independence and responsibility all create an environment that might feel harder and more stressful than high school.

Does dropping a class look bad to colleges?

As mentioned above, in most cases it’s OK to drop a class, especially if you haven’t dropped a class before. Colleges understand that sometimes circumstances change, and having one dropped class on your transcript won’t hurt your college applications.