What is the theoretical background of common problems of freshmen?
Some of the problems that first year college students encounter are due to the large scope of the transition between their lives before college and their experience at being at the collegiate level. If students stay on campus, there is a challenge of separation between their home lives and the lives they are leading on campus. For many college freshman, the process of leaving home is approached with much in way of enthusiasm and joy, but the actual experience is a challenge as separation anxiety is present, as well as an inherent fear of the unknown. This fear is actually the perception of freedom and the problems that can live within this, as well. The judicious and cautious use of one’s freedom is a challenge for first year college students, as well. Seeing that the process of waking up and going to classes is one steeped in freedom of choice, one common problem that first year students experience is not attending class- skipping class. This adds to greater problems, such as balancin
