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By the age of 13 I had decided that I wanted to work in the fashion industry and I was positively sure that I was going to go to college and major in some field of fashion. I had complete tunnel vision and applied only to schools with fashion majors but here I am a senior and I have switched majors 3 times.

You may notice that this blog entry is quite lengthy and emotionally driven at times. The topic of transferring schools is one that is close to my heart because I have experienced it first hand, and I wish that I had some advice when I was making decisions and going through the intimidating process.

The work load at school is probably picking up by now and studying is beginning to take up a lot more of your free time. Maybe you are beginning to miss your family a bit more now that the first few weeks are over.

By now you have probably experienced your first week or two of classes. The first few days are spent trying to figure out where your classes are, the timing of your classes, and trying to get a feel for your different professors.

Food is another seemingly simple adjustment which may become more important, and thought consuming, than you realize. The freshman 15 seems to be a concern that only becomes a reality for a few people, from my experience, but food will impact your first few weeks in some way.

The concept of living with a roommate and having to practice conflict management is something that takes a lot of adjusting for most students. Whether you become best friends with your roommate or you become sworn enemies, you will have to alter certain aspects of the lifestyle that you used to live.

“Always be prepared for riotous and endless waves of transformation”

-“Eat Pray Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert

            Starting college is one of the biggest transitions that a person will have to face in their lifetime. Whether the college is right down the road from your home or 500 miles from your home, there are going to be changes on the horizon. Each student will deal with these changes, and the idea of beginning a new chapter, in their own individual ways. Some are biting at the bit to explore their independence and see what all of the hype is about, while others may be more reserved or anxious about this dramatic change. The quote above illustrates the idea that our lives are filled with changes and, since change is fairly inevitable, it is important to try and distinguish your own personal transitioning styles and tools.