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Reflective Essay: What Makes College Stressful

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College is stressful, yet worthwhile
Before going to college, I have heard from people that freshman year of college is unchallenging. I am midway into completing my freshman year, and I believe, so far, college is tough. I would like to describe it as stressful yet worthwhile. During this letter, I will talk about the first mistake I have made as a freshman, ways I manage stress through a busy college schedule, and how my viewpoint of nursing has changed.
The first reason that makes the first-semester of college tough is being aware of the stakes for college classes that they are much higher, therefore; there are more expectations for myself. I have long since learned, as a regular human, that I am far from being perfect and a person who

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