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What's the hardest thing about freshman year?

Matthew

The hardest thing about freshman year is just adjusting to being away from your parents and having to take care of yourself. It's important to know what you stand for and how you want to achieve your goals going into college. If you are able to make friends and balance your priorities (like schoolwork and a social life), you will be better set than others to adjust to this new life. Once you are able to get used to living without that parental guidance, it gets a lot easier. Don't forget that your parents and friends still exist back home, though! They're always there if you need them to get through a rough patch or just to visit.