Welcome to College Life

Why Hello, my name is Kayla and I recently graduated from Hamilton High in Chandler Arizona, a school known for its football; I'm sure you've heard of it. I am eighteen and soon to be a college student attending the also very known Arizona State University. What you are reading is my blog. Yes, in addition to being a full time student and assistant to a hair salon I will be writing this blog of my college life for AZTeen Magazine. Think of me as an older friend, big sister, or just some girl who's life you get a special peak into as I fight the odds on the freshman college myths, handle a 15 credit hour semester of homework, maintain a social life, meet my college goal of maintaining a 3.5 gpa and keep my job.

Here's the twist...I will not be living at home or in a dorm. I have already moved out with what for now we'll call a roommate. Curious how it's all going to unravel? Well if you continue to read my ongoing blog you can join me in being stressed, laughing and just enjoying being a college student as you get prepared for college yourself.

What I must scare you with, I mean share with you, is that I am going to be starting school on August 20, 2007 . As of this point, I have spent my day at freshman orientation, meeting new people and getting many of my stressing questions answered. Such as "what is the timeline of how many classes and what classes I am going to need to graduate in four years?" Well sure enough the counselors have a sheet all laid out with detail of what classes should be taken for all eight semesters. Orientation was a little boring, but by the end of the day I was filled with excitement and just an ounce of nervousness at how large the campus is and how large my classes may be. What's an ounce to worry about anyway? It barely counts.

The last two weeks however have been nightmarish, literally. I have been having frequent dreams that I either get lost or end up late in class as a result of being lost. Well, I figured a way to solve my scary dreams and get back to snoring z's. I managed to talk my boyfriend into taking a walk on campus with me so I knew what buildings my classes were at. That way, not only have I had a sneak peak but then I will also have a route for my anxiety of getting lost for the first week of school. Getting prepared by filling out a reservation book sheet at the ASU bookstore and buying a backpack, binder, paper and pens have left me feeling at ease.

Up next...getting my books and parking decal.

Blog posted by azTeen Blogger @ 2:58 PM