It seems fitting to follow up the expectations for the first year with a list of common challenges that college students encounter along the way to a degree.
Annotation 2: Reading about imposter syndrome really stood out to me because it’s something a lot of students probably experience but don’t talk about. I have experienced it myself, especially going back to school after many years. Knowing that feeling unsure or overwhelmed is normal makes college feel less intimidating. It reminded me to be patient with myself while adjusting and to not give up when things get hard.