If you want to go to any kind of graduate school, then you’ve heard the words, “You need to get involved”. This is true for furthering our education, but also for providing us with a great college experience. Getting involved is what allows us to make friends, and stay sane.
As soon as I got on campus last fall, I was flooded with emails and flyers pushing me to join clubs. I felt like I wasn’t allowed to have time alone in my dorm. This way of thinking caused me to spread myself way too thin. I was forcing myself to be a part of clubs I didn’t even like because I felt it was the best option I had.
The truth is, you do need to get involved, but it doesn’t have to be immediately. Give yourself some time on campus to adjust to this new way of life. Determine how long it takes you to study, work out, etc, and then plan what time you have left for other events. When you feel ready to start putting yourself out there, try a few things out.