Traveling long-distance, even for a short period of time, can be difficult for anyone who is still trying to figure out who they are. Traveling long-distance for school is even more challenging. Meeting new people, a new environment and a new culture can be overwhelming.
Add in sports and you have a culmination of stress and confusion that will be hard to get rid of. Gretchen Frantz, 20, Finnley Smith, 21 and Michael Trunzo, 20, talk about their experiences and problems adjusting to North Central.
These three students all experienced different problems, from missing home to getting used to a different way of living. Frantz discusses the way she worked her way through leaving home, despite her excitement. “I had my team kind of supporting me and I had my coaches to turn to,” she said.
“I would say that if you want to go out-of-state for college you should definitely get involved in the community,” Frantz said. She stated that it will help with the transition and make your time away from family easier.
Smith chose to be social from the beginning. “I just tried to stay social and talk to people. I would try not to stay in my room and hang out by myself, “ she said. Meeting new people and forming friendships is essential to a healthy out-of-state experience.
Trunzo agreed, stating that you “should be open to meeting new people. If you’re open to meeting new people, you create friendships that will last a lifetime.”
