$JES 983 Being Jain In College An Experiential Guide 2nd Edition

Author(s): Sonali Vakharia
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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MEETING PEOPLE
only spoke once a month, communicated on Facebook or through e-mail, and saw each other on our visits back home from college.
Making time for each other takes a lot of effort and a desire to maintain the friendship. With the advancement of technology and resources such as Skype, FaceTime, texting, calling, e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, and so on, it's much easier to keep in touch. Remember that a relationship is not one-sided - it takes two to keep it going!
If you're one of those people who ended up at the same college as your old high school friends, it will definitely make the transition from high school into college easier. There is nothing wrong with keeping close with your old high school friends, but also make it a point to mix with new people! There is so much to learn from others, and it will be refreshing to make new friends.
Hey! How are you? How is college going?
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2:02PM
Hi! It's going very well, just busy with classes. I am looking forward to seeing you during fall break!
2:03PM
Let me know when you're free to catch up over the phone!
2:04PM
I definitely will. I can't wait!
2:04PM
Being Independent
Why is it important to be independent? Once college starts, you may move away from your parents and take on many more responsibilities. In other words, college is a transition for you into the real world, so it's important to learn how to take care of and spend time with yourself without the need of constant company. It's vital to gain comfort in your aloneness. Make sure to find
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