When I was still in high school, I never imagined transitioning into college would be such a difficult process for me. Once I finalized my college decision, I thought that would be the end of it, but little did I know it was just the beginning. Besides the usual struggles a freshman student should be thinking about like adjusting to a new learning environment, picking the right classes, and mapping out places to study, going to college during the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a whole new set of hurdles for me.
When I was still in high school, I never imagined transitioning into college would be such a difficult process for me. Once I finalized my college decision, I thought that would be the end of it, but little did I know it was just the beginning. Besides the usual struggles a freshman student should be thinking about like adjusting to a new learning environment, picking the right classes, and mapping out places to study, going to college during the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a whole new set of hurdles for me.
When I was still in high school, I never imagined transitioning into college would be such a difficult process for me. Once I finalized my college decision, I thought that would be the end of it, but little did I know it was just the beginning. Besides the usual struggles a freshman student should be thinking about like adjusting to a new learning environment, picking the right classes, and mapping out places to study, going to college during the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a whole new set of hurdles for me.
My college has been very weak with its transparency, and has done little to inform us about its fall semester plans and future changes. I understand that communication has not been efficient because of the fluctuating circumstances of the ongoing pandemic, but the fact that many colleges have been taking so long to give detailed plans to its students regarding the layout of the fall semester is ridiculous.
Since I am a first-generation college student, these issues are even more difficult for me to work through. My parents do not share similar academic experiences and I often have to seek outside resources for guidance. I understand that people who are first to attend college in their families are struggling even more to find guidance now. For me, figuring out my exact college costs has been the most confusing part when I ask for my parents’ help. Financial aid is very important for me and my family because quite frankly, without it, I would probably opt to attend a much cheaper college.
I am aware that many people experiencing similar difficulties as I am have not had much luck getting the support they need. I really wish it would be easier for everyone to have access to these resources because nobody deserves to have to figure everything out on their own.
contact with my school is to send them an email, which usually brings me back to square one. It is a perpetual cycle of unanswered questions, ultimately proving detrimental to students like me that are desperate for answers.