This past weekend, I went on my first college tour. I went up to Oxford, despite it being my birthday, to tour Ole Miss. It was Junior Preview day, meaning high school juniors worldwide were there to tour. When we got there, they spoke to us in the pavilion about the college’s mission and what we would get out of the day. It was very informative and allowed me to explore the beautiful campus.
Since I was little, I’ve known exactly what profession I want to pursue. This profession is a lawyer. I often get asked, “What kind of law do you want to do?” and there’s no easy answer to the question since there are many kinds, and I still don’t know which one I want to do.
I got to tour the honors college at Ole Miss, along with the Law School. During these tours, I learned that the acceptance rate to the law school is only 40 percent. This made me honestly start to panic. I mathed it in my brain and realized 60 percent of people who apply don’t get in. Over half. I tried to hide my panic from my parents and the person who gave us the tour.
I have since been stressing myself out about what I’m going to major in and what I’m going to do in regards to special programs or schools within the college. I am planning on attending Ole Miss, and it has always been somewhere I wanted to go. Now, after this visit, I am stressed about the idea of going to college next calendar year. I am scared I won’t succeed and that college will be too difficult for me because of the expectations people have of me to do many programs and be in the honors college.
I spoke to someone close to me who felt this same pressure when she was getting ready for college. She told me it was normal and that I would succeed no matter what. This comforted me and showed me that even though I’m stressed now, I will be okay in the future.
I felt this in my soul college can be very scary, but I try to just tell myself it will all pan out how it is supposed to in the end to try and keep my worries away.
Thanks for sharing, thinking about college stresses me out too (so I try not to think about it). But I’m wishing you lots of luck! Ole Miss is like 20 minutes from my house, I love Oxford.
college is scary, but i feel its at its scariest when you havent applied/gotten accepted yet. once you get in to whatever school you choose, its smooth sailing from there. even if you dont get into your dream school, you’re still able to succeed, if you truly try. i believe in you!! also good luck with law school- going into law is one of my alternative plans, though i am not prepared for the tumoltuous toll that is law school. my dad says it was worth it, but it was truly a nightmare at the time.
I relate to this so much. Earlier this school year, I was overthinking what college I wanted to attend after my senior year because I saw so many other seniors choosing theirs. I felt really pressured and frustrated, and it made me question if I was fit for college. I’m glad that you feel less worried about it. I’m sure you’ll do great wherever you go.