Coping With Change

The biggest change by far that I have gone through in the past year was moving away from my parents and boyfriend and going to college. It is really different going to school where you don't know very many people. Change is hard for me because of all the adjusting. I was used to living in a town I knew along with all the people and getting myself accustomed to the new environment in El Dorado was tough at first. Change is definately necessary though, otherwise you would stay the same all your life. I am glad i got the opportunity to go to Butler. I have met a lot of new friends, i still get to play softball, and i still see my parents sometimes on the weekends. College isn't a lot different than high school except for the fact that the classes are a little harder and you can pick your class schedule. Although in college I am now living on my own and am learning money management, responsibility, and time management. I have never really been a person to initiate change. I am perfectly content with how things are, but if change does occur then I embrace it and make the best of it then get used to it. The only real emotional change that I have had since being at Butler was moving away from my parents and not getting to see them everyday. It was really hard at first but now I am okay with it. I get more freedom and am learning things by myself. I still love talking to them and going home to see them. The change that has caused me the most anxiety is not being able to see my boyfriend. He goes to KSU and we have been dating for 5 years and it is hard not seeing your best friend. Women Today talks about how women can help themselves cope with change. Some attitudes that can stop or hinder change is just for me to be flexible and take what comes and make the best out of it.