You've taken the SATs, sent out your college applications and waited for a admission letter. Finally, you were accepted. Then, what next? How is college going to be? Will you make new friends easily; will you find your niche on campus; will you like your professors; how will your classes be? All these questions ran through my mind, but I was equally excited that I was going away to college. And when I say 'away,' I mean a continent across the Atlantic ocean away. Yep, that type of away. Anyway, this was going to be my second time in the United States and I enjoyed traveling. Besides, my brother who returned home from IPFW for the christmas break seemed okay. He showed no signs of stress or being overwhelmed, so, college must be okay.

After the new year, my brother and I took our flight from Abuja, Nigeria to London, then finally arrived at JFK, New York. Unfortunately, there were no flights from La Guardia to Fort Wayne around the time we would arrive in New York. So, off we went to the Port Authority and on the Grey Hound! That was the longest bus ride I have ever had in my whole life. It took about a day to arrive at Fort Wayne. Exhausted, yet excited to have reached my destination, I looked forward to seeing the IPFW campus.

Of course, I couldn't really navigate the campus on my own and my brother had to help me find my way. I met with my academic advisor, chose my classes and registered for them. I still remember my first class I had: it was Elementary Composition ( I was a little late :),but still summed up the courage to share an inclass writing with the rest of the class. I was eager to become a part of the IPFW campus.

Four semesters later, and I can say I have found my niche on campus. I have made friends both inside and outside of the classroom. And I have enjoyed my classes and the professors have been great so far! It's okay to feel nervous about going away to college, so do most of your freshman class. With time, you will participate in campus activities, join school organizations, and will come to enjoy your campus life too.