Starting uni while dealing with anxiety
Hi everyone,
I’m starting university soon and lately I’ve been feeling really stressed about this whole new phase of life.
Right now I’m working while waiting for uni to start, and my contract ends literally the Friday before classes begin on Monday. There’s basically only a weekend separating my “working life” from my “university life,” and it feels so strange mentally.
Part of me wants to finish my contract properly and keep saving money because I know university comes with a lot of expenses. But another part of me feels like one weekend is not enough to mentally prepare, rest, and process such a huge life change.
I also struggle a lot with opening up to people and social situations make me overthink sometimes. I keep wondering things like:
“What if I end up alone?”
“What if everyone already has friends?”
“What if I don’t fit in?”
I know university is supposed to be exciting and a fresh start, and a part of me is genuinely looking forward to it. But at the same time, I feel anxious about entering a completely new environment.
My induction day is on August 3rd, and I also wanted to ask:
How do induction days usually go? What should I expect? What should I bring? I think knowing a bit beforehand would help me prepare myself mentally.
Did anyone else feel this way before starting university? And if yes, how did things turn out for you?
I think I just need reassurance that I’m not the only one feeling like this.