You are in college.You are not alone if you feel anxious about college life.To get the respect of your classmates, remember to always be yourself.Being friendly and acting confidently can earn you points with your friends and classmates.
Step 1: List what you want to change about yourself.
Draw a line on a sheet of paper.You can list the things that you want to change about yourself in the left column.If you want to change these things, write down your reasons in the right column.You should change it if you see that making these changes leads to a better you.Positive changes include wanting to be less critical of others or more focused in class.
Step 2: Try something new.
College is all about being adventurous.When you are invited to eat at an exotic restaurant, take it.Studying abroad for a year is a great way to broaden your horizon.Change your hair color or style it differently.You can take a class outside of your major.
Step 3: Remember to be yourself.
You can re-invent yourself without changing who you are.To be considered cool, don't throw out your morals and values.It probably isn't a good change if it requires you to be someone else or takes too much effort.Change that produces positive results.Be outgoing on your own terms if you want to be more outgoing.Don't start drinking or smoking just to be more outgoing.
Step 4: You should make a list of your strengths.
Make a list of the things you like about yourself.You can tape the list to the mirror.You can remind yourself of how great you are by reading the list.
Step 5: Negative thoughts can be reversed.
If you find yourself thinking that you aren't good enough for college or that no one will want to be friends with you, then reverse these thoughts.Tell yourself "I am good enough for college" or "Many people would love to be friends with me because I am a great friend."
Step 6: Do the things that make you feel confident.
If you feel more confident, then you should wear makeup.If you greet your classmates with a smile, you will feel more confident.If you join a club or volunteer, you will feel more confident.You will be more confident if you do the things that help you feel confident.
Step 7: You are not the only one.
New people and places can make you feel alone.You are not the only one who feels this way.If you need someone to talk to, try to befriend other classmates or call your high school friends.If you can't shake your loneliness, make an appointment with a counselor.You can get help from a counselor.
Step 8: Portray is friendly.
Say hi to your classmates and smile.Ask them what their major is and what they think about the class.Showing someone where the admissions office is is a great way to become known as a friendly, down-to-earth person in college.You could offer to help someone study for a test.
Step 9: Accept people who are different from you.
A typical college has at least 20,000 students, so you are going to run into someone who is completely different from you.Don't shy away from them, be curious about who they are.To get to know them better, invite them to lunch or a party.
Step 10: Attend a sporting event.
After a football game or any other sporting event, tailgating with friends is a college pastime you won't want to pass up.If you enjoy them, go as many as you can.It is a great way to meet new people.Make plans with your roommate to attend a game if your classmates want to go.
Step 11: You can join a club on campus.
If you don't like Greek life or football, look into different clubs on campus.They host events in the beginning of the year to recruit new members.You can join your favorite ones if you attend some of these.It will be difficult to pick one of the many clubs in college.You can start a club as well.
Step 12: Host a party.
A party will make you stand out from the crowd.You can reserve a party room at your college game center or plan an outdoor party at a nearby park.You can invite your friends to class.If it's allowed, you could have a small party in your dorm room.Provide some snacks and beverages, as well as some cool tunes and games, to ensure your party is a success.
Step 13: Before class, put yourself together.
Make sure to take care of your teeth and hair before you go to class.You should also shower if you need to.It is possible to give your classmates and professors a good impression of you by grooming yourself before class.
Step 14: Wear sneakers over heels.
It takes a lot of walking to get from class to class.You can make your feet as comfortable as possible by wearing sneakers..If you are in a hands-on class or a PE class, you will need to wear certain footwear for practical or safety reasons.The syllabus will be given to you by your instructor.
Step 15: You should carry a jacket.
Unlike high school, colleges don't have locker areas so you will be wearing or carrying a jacket in the winter.The classroom temperatures can be very hot or very cold.It's hard to concentrate in class in the cold, so make sure to bring a jacket or sweater.You can make sure that you are comfortable and attentive in class by wearing outerwear that matches your preferred look.
Step 16: A dress with style.
Arrive to class in an outfit that makes you feel comfortable, but also one that sends a message of sophistication and style.If you like casual athletic gear, then wear it.If you feel confident in a cute dress or skirt, wear it.