Anxiety about going into university
I'm sure I'm no where near the first to make this kind of post.
I've been feeling anxious for weeks about entering university -- which won't even begin until three months from now! So I've truly been trying everything to help me feel ready.
I'm engaging with my hobbies -- Literature, which is the course I've applied to. I'm affirmed every day that literature is something I will always be passionate about. I do not worry about my place in the course at all.
I've never struggled with making/maintaining friendships (although admittedly I do not have many simply because I'm introverted). I think it's unlikely I won't be able to make in-person friends at uni. Even if I don't, I have friends online and can always make phone calls.
I did a lot of research into the uni that I've chosen and been accepted into - it suits me in every particular, I know that this is the place for me. I've visited the town and even met all the literature staff. I read their blog. There are very few unknowns. Yet...
I know that there will be a difficult adjustment period, and I'll cry, no matter how ready I've felt for months to be at this uni. I'll have to get used to a lot of new things and it will be a lot to take on. But I also want to overcome this and find a place and even a second home here where I can devote myself to my studies and my passion even more.
I have been so anxious about it nonetheless; losing sleep, and when I wake up I do not feel rested. It's been harder engaging with my passions because I feel the constant anxiety with me, which I haven't felt in years. I understand rationally that I can overcome anything but my heart is not convinced. I've tried everything I would normally try and so I come here. I'm sure there are many who relate to my position, and I'm hoping for some reassurance.
I've been feeling anxious for weeks about entering university -- which won't even begin until three months from now! So I've truly been trying everything to help me feel ready.
I'm engaging with my hobbies -- Literature, which is the course I've applied to. I'm affirmed every day that literature is something I will always be passionate about. I do not worry about my place in the course at all.
I've never struggled with making/maintaining friendships (although admittedly I do not have many simply because I'm introverted). I think it's unlikely I won't be able to make in-person friends at uni. Even if I don't, I have friends online and can always make phone calls.
I did a lot of research into the uni that I've chosen and been accepted into - it suits me in every particular, I know that this is the place for me. I've visited the town and even met all the literature staff. I read their blog. There are very few unknowns. Yet...
I know that there will be a difficult adjustment period, and I'll cry, no matter how ready I've felt for months to be at this uni. I'll have to get used to a lot of new things and it will be a lot to take on. But I also want to overcome this and find a place and even a second home here where I can devote myself to my studies and my passion even more.
I have been so anxious about it nonetheless; losing sleep, and when I wake up I do not feel rested. It's been harder engaging with my passions because I feel the constant anxiety with me, which I haven't felt in years. I understand rationally that I can overcome anything but my heart is not convinced. I've tried everything I would normally try and so I come here. I'm sure there are many who relate to my position, and I'm hoping for some reassurance.
Hello! I can empathise with you, I am in the same position at the moment. Uni is going to be so difficult as I have never been away from my parents for more than a week. I am also naturally introverted although I am confident I can make friends. Everything feels very overwhelming at the moment and I know that when I arrive at uni, I am going to be clinging to my mum lol but I think this is the necessary step so that we can learn how to live without our parents and progress into the real world in a controlled environment so that when we go into the working world we'll be as prepared as possible. Hope this is somewhat reassuring ig lol 
Original post by MilqueToast27
I'm sure I'm no where near the first to make this kind of post.
I've been feeling anxious for weeks about entering university -- which won't even begin until three months from now! So I've truly been trying everything to help me feel ready.
I'm engaging with my hobbies -- Literature, which is the course I've applied to. I'm affirmed every day that literature is something I will always be passionate about. I do not worry about my place in the course at all.
I've never struggled with making/maintaining friendships (although admittedly I do not have many simply because I'm introverted). I think it's unlikely I won't be able to make in-person friends at uni. Even if I don't, I have friends online and can always make phone calls.
I did a lot of research into the uni that I've chosen and been accepted into - it suits me in every particular, I know that this is the place for me. I've visited the town and even met all the literature staff. I read their blog. There are very few unknowns. Yet...
I know that there will be a difficult adjustment period, and I'll cry, no matter how ready I've felt for months to be at this uni. I'll have to get used to a lot of new things and it will be a lot to take on. But I also want to overcome this and find a place and even a second home here where I can devote myself to my studies and my passion even more.
I have been so anxious about it nonetheless; losing sleep, and when I wake up I do not feel rested. It's been harder engaging with my passions because I feel the constant anxiety with me, which I haven't felt in years. I understand rationally that I can overcome anything but my heart is not convinced. I've tried everything I would normally try and so I come here. I'm sure there are many who relate to my position, and I'm hoping for some reassurance.
I've been feeling anxious for weeks about entering university -- which won't even begin until three months from now! So I've truly been trying everything to help me feel ready.
I'm engaging with my hobbies -- Literature, which is the course I've applied to. I'm affirmed every day that literature is something I will always be passionate about. I do not worry about my place in the course at all.
I've never struggled with making/maintaining friendships (although admittedly I do not have many simply because I'm introverted). I think it's unlikely I won't be able to make in-person friends at uni. Even if I don't, I have friends online and can always make phone calls.
I did a lot of research into the uni that I've chosen and been accepted into - it suits me in every particular, I know that this is the place for me. I've visited the town and even met all the literature staff. I read their blog. There are very few unknowns. Yet...
I know that there will be a difficult adjustment period, and I'll cry, no matter how ready I've felt for months to be at this uni. I'll have to get used to a lot of new things and it will be a lot to take on. But I also want to overcome this and find a place and even a second home here where I can devote myself to my studies and my passion even more.
I have been so anxious about it nonetheless; losing sleep, and when I wake up I do not feel rested. It's been harder engaging with my passions because I feel the constant anxiety with me, which I haven't felt in years. I understand rationally that I can overcome anything but my heart is not convinced. I've tried everything I would normally try and so I come here. I'm sure there are many who relate to my position, and I'm hoping for some reassurance.
@MilqueToast27
You are certainly not alone in how you're feeling! Even the most confident, well prepared students will be feeling anxious about their new start at university. I've been there myself, and now I've just finished my second year, I feel so comfortable at uni.
Your preparation and love of your course will set you up well for when you start. And I'm sure you passion from your interests will gradually come back as you start to get excited about university.
There will be lots of new experiences and things to learn when you start, but these will all help you grow and become more confident at uni.
I was very similar to you before starting university. I read loads about BCU and had plans of what societies I'd like to join and what I wanted to do when I first started. But I still felt anxious as going to uni feels like such a big change to your life. But this feeling is completely normal! And once you get started and find your feet, you'll find yourself settling in.
I would keep distracting yourself and getting involved with your interests over the summer. There will probably be a bit of anxiety about starting uni, but also try to get yourself excited about what's to come and what you'll get up to when you start!
Best of luck! 🙂
Emily
Student Rep at BCU
Thank you very much for the kind responses. The Student Room is a great place and I wish I had found it earlier!
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