Step 27
Getting Familiar With College Without Pressure
At some point during high school, students start hearing more conversations about college.
For many freshmen, that can be confusing because college feels far away, intimidating or too serious for the moment.
The goal right now is not planning. Just familiarity.
Things usually feel less scary once they stop feeling unknown.
Core Idea
Learning about college gradually makes it feel less intimidating.
Your One Action
Start your Future Familiarity Log.
Spend a few minutes exploring one thing:
a college website
a campus tour
a career video
a conversation with someone older
a major or program
a workplace or profession
Then write:
“One thing that surprised me was…”
“One thing that feels less confusing now is…”
Optional prompt: “Before this, I assumed ______.”
Future Familiarity Log
Optional Prompt Answer
Deeper Reflection
When you think about college or the future, what feeling shows up most often? What do you think makes that feeling stronger?
Life Question
N/A for this week.
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