The 5 Psychological Keys to Freshman Success

Psychology Today | 26.09.2026 00:08
If college is unlike any other time in our lives, freshman year is by far the most significant of that college experience. It’s when we leave home, first share space with a stranger, and live completely independently (...except from a financial standpoint, of course). It also is the semester that, for better or worse, sets the tone for the next few years. Get it wrong, and college can feel like a massive missed opportunity. But if you take my suggestions, your freshman year can be amazing and transform your life.