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My initial experience at college

 A girl, trying to find people from her department and stumbling across the campus with them trying to find her (and their) classroom. Yes, that was me after two days of orientation. This was the third day of my coming to college however the first day of attending classes and meeting my classmates. 

If I have to say how I felt, in one word, I would say lost - literally and mentally! As the day dragged on, I felt upset that I didn't connect or mingle with anyone properly. It was as if I was trying to fit into groups that were, already existing. I strongly missed my schoolmates and the fun we had in school. The professors were nice and I made it through the first day. 

However, college started to grow on me. I began to love the campus and the building where my classroom is. And as days went by, there arose opportunities where we as a class could mingle. I eventually was able to talk with people and casually hang out with my classmates. What I thought about people ended up not being true. I later found out about the prayer fellowship happening in the college as well. College became fun and I was able to meet many wonderful people. 

College life or any new phase of life can be a bit challenging. It is better to give it some time first. Eventually things will hopefully work out in the end. I am thankful to God for and I hope that the rest of my college life goes smoothly and wonderfully.

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