LEARNING COMMUNITY 13

     I see myself as a college student unlike any other, except for the fact that I can’t walk. I do not see that as a hindrance to me in any way whatsoever. My first major concern is being able to make friends because I feel awkward and don’t always know what to say to others, but I have been working hard to overcome that obstacle. Another concern I have is not being able to select a suitable schedule for myself in subsequent semesters. Although you are free to pick your own classes, you don’t always get the exact times that you want and may have professors that are not all that good. Another concern is the amount of work that you get as a college student. There is a lot more readings and assignments. I think I will be able to handle it all, but since it is so much, it may be a little difficult. Also, I would like to eventually join a club, but that would take away from some time that I could be using to finish some of my homework; however, I will try and join a club anyway, sometime later in the semester. At least for the first semester, it is a nice experience that I am in the same classes with all of the same students because it makes it easier to get to know each other. There is a lot more work that is assigned in college than in high school. I think my first year of college will help make me more confident at approaching and becoming friends with other students. It may also get me to become more open and join clubs, allowing me to socialize further.