New students adapt to changes as college freshman
By Ashley TolandReporter, The VOICE
The coming of the fall semester 2008 has brought in a whole new set of faces on the Glendale Community College (GCC) campus.
When you survey the faces of the lost and nervous students, it plainly states freshman on their features. Numerous of the incoming freshmen are not use to a vast size campus and the short periods for class.
The first week of college brings the kinks and minor old high school habits to the surface. However, the ability to come and go between classes with electronic devices and being independent brings in the feeling of freedom.
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New GCC students relax in the student union after their first week of college.
The transition from teenager to adulthood takes place over the first week into the college life for many students. "My first week has been a whole new experience and atmosphere added into my life. I find all of the teachers and staff to be very helpful," states freshman Josh Foote. Also observing the trend of college life, various types of students seem to fit in with ease of no longer containing to keep up with certain cliques and categories that were once placed on each student on their old high school grounds. Everyone is accepted and learns to be who they are in and outside the classroom.
"Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and meet new people; don't be afraid to be you because no one knows your past, be who you want to be," explains new student Stephanie Owen.
Today's world is gaining a new set of eyes and voices to take on the college education and work force. "Be who you are and don't fear the workload. Just keep yourself organized and know when your work is due and you will be fine," says freshman Sherri Shriver.
Each new student is not alone on the friendly and helpful campus of GCC.
