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I was completely freakin' hopeless when it comes to the social aspects of college. In some ways, I still am, but at least you have the advantage of being a cute chick. I'm sure there's going to be plenty of blokes looking to make your acquaintance.

As far as the schooling part, I found that establishing a routine for the different aspects of your schoolwork helps to keep things balanced (i.e. if you have a couple of hours after one class but before the next, use that time to do the work/reading for the prior class; that way, the information is still fresh from the class and you're knocking out the homework plenty early; avoid planning on using that time to do the work for the next class, as you'll end up in a situation where the work/reading takes longer than planned and you'll show up to class unprepared).

Advice: Pick another field of study.

Otherwise, it's not high school so don't worry about what people think of you, most of the people won't even care but sororities/fraternities are generally the extension of trite popularity contests.

The biggest advice is study for things and follow the syllabi closely, as most professors (four-year schools) do not care if you screw up or forgot or didn't study or X/Y/Z excuse.

My advices (follow or NOT follow, I won't be mad): arrive 5-10 minutes early and sit within the first 3-4 rows. Have fun. There'll be plenty to study, so try and be engaged and interested. Be patient with the extroverts: they can't help themselves, they're like dogs. Even if that party is super fun, try and go to sleep and a decent hour. :D

Don't worry, college is place where introverts go to study people. Myself am one of the people who can't for the life of me, come up with a normal sentence in the first five hours (depends on the person) of spending time with someone new. Managed to find myself new friends and more. It's much better than highschool just don't get overly stressed about it.

You will surprised and amazed at how well you adapt to university life once you just jump in with both feet and never look back.
I am much like you in that I am very introverted also. My first day walking through the doors into a massive crowd was overwhelming at first, but you will be safely hidden as a face in the crowd of people all focusing more on being on time and where they need to go (like you!). I think the hardest part of psychology is not falling asleep during the long lectures about synapses and brainwaves. Bring strong coffee. Also I recommend being early so you can pick the seat that is most comfortable for you (back corner?).

My first year of Uni was probably the funnest of my life. Sure I have a great job, got married and have a wonderful kid who I love to bits but in terms of shear fun if I could repeat one year it would be my first year of uni.

Don't worry to much about that, you will adapt well to university, just try to know people, see how they are, and i'm sure that you will find some friends. The first day i went to university (it was just the presentation of the degrees that center have) we were just people looking each other xD no one talked until i had to say something to break the ice (and seriously, if i have to do that, something is wrong there xD) then we talked about the degree and then silence again, on the second day it was almost the same until we started the classes and we started to ask the typical things (where are you from... that kind of basics :D) between us, so what i'm trying to say it's that you are not the only one that will feel scared, just try to have a good time and being in a good mood you will start well (just don't be scared or nervous). I remember that on the second day i only talked to a few mates, then i started to talk and know the rest of the class, and then i started to try to make friends, so i bet you will make it well :) and about psychology, maybe you could use what you learn there with your mates? (well it sounds a little bit devious)

Just tell us how it was you beggining :D and sorry if i wrote something wrong xD

How was it?
Stabs in shoulder

Be yourself.

Make friends where you can. Avoid Drama.

Treat it like a Job, your daily pay is what you learn, and your Bonus is a Degree.

Don't be scared. There is absolutely nothing that can stop you, except your own self doubt.

You Can Do this!

University and people there are a lot more friendly and mature than in high school so trust me if you finished high school you'll be fine during studies and there's a huge chance you'll love it and people there ;) Keep your head up and believe in yourself :)

I just started at a new school also, working on a MDiv. I suppose my advice to a fellow introvert would be something like this:

It pays to get connected. Find a few people to stay in touch with; if you're living in a dorm, your neighbors, if you're not, find some other students with similar class schedules. Eat a meal with them pretty often. Go to social things, but don't force yourself to stay the whole time or be super involved; if you get overloaded, just back off and spend some time by yourself or with a few close friends (or your Steam backlog, which will happen). If you have something like demophobia or ochlophobia, don't force yourself to be at the center of things, but do try to stay on top of what's going on at your school because it gives you a social connection to your classmates.

Don't get behind on things. Be diligent on readings; they do actually matter (unless you're some kind of savant- I managed to do well skipping readings, but now that I'm at seminary I find that there are things I should know that I have only a limited grasp of because I only skimmed) and go to class as often as you're able- but don't kill yourself to go if you're sick or going insane. Taking a day to recuperate is better than a week of being completely frazzled and learning nothing.

Even if you feel like the idiot in the room, there will be people who know less than you. Find someone who knows more, and let them talk about it; it's usually more effective than a lecture or textbook, but be sure to ask questions and make sure they're not just wrong.

It's good to be afraid of university a bit, because it's where the serious business begins (other than school).

Though, you'll only need confidence for them exams.

Meeting new people is rather easy, as most of them are in the same situation like you. Just try to open an conversation with your neighbours at each lecture and you're good to go. Just ask them from where they come, where they live and about your current/future lectures you'll have together.

Also, party a lot.

Remember that you don't have to befriend everyone you meet. When I was in college, I formed a small number of friendships in a pretty organic way. It just happened that I had more in common with a few people and things naturally evolved from there. I ended up spending most of my free time between classes in "The Catacombs" (D&D club) even though I was not a role player, way to shy for that. I just happened to get along with most of the people that hung there.

The trick is to do your thing, minding your own business, but be open to the possibility of meeting new people. Be nice to others but don't necessarily seek them out if you're not comfortable with it. You and your classmates will have at least one interest in common (psychology) so there's bound to be one or two people in the group that you will get along with. Just don't try to force anything.

Best of all, try to enjoy yourself. It's a new (and somewhat scary) experience so just go along with it.

AH HA!

Well good luck on your induction, don't be scared, try to be relaxed and be yourself, inductions are supposed to be ice breakers and aren't supposed to be stressful, don't put any importance to it and you should be fine! You won't be a nugget, just be a little careless and have fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVSlE28hOgI

dont force yourself into anything.

I was REALLY shy/introvert when I joined university, and trying to force myself to make friends and everything wasnt cool. Best friends I made where the ones that "just happened".

Today my shyness/introversy(?) are a bit more into control (and I actually teach in that university I did study and try to be a bit extra talky/friend to introverts - I know how hard it can be ;) )

And more than anything, enjoy it - university is great, can be really fun and enjoyable :)

Btw, fell free to drop me a line if you fell like chating sometime :)

So how was it?
I am sure you were fine :)

College is difficult, but don't take it too serious, otherwise you'll become so stressed :)

Explains why you're going for psychology. There are going to be a lot of people just like you. Be yourself, things will work out.

they will reape you on fist day...

If you slept through high school like me its easy since all beginner coarses are high school level where you barely do any work so just relax and focus on the hard coarses you will be getting. ALSO MAKE SURE TO TAKE AT LEAST 1 HARD every semester since easy classes will give you the time you need to focus on hard coarses while if you go full time with 4 hard coarses your going to regret it like me.(Currently in University doing cal 2 homework while writing this because I'm a slacker)

Don't be nervous!! I am very introverted too, and my first day in university i was a little scared, but i found people in the seam situation,,,,,,now we play togheter on CSGO

How did it go? Don't leave us in suspense! =)
Just try to be yourself-- even if that's quiet. Talk to people in small groups-- not everybody has to be the life of the party.
Ask people about themselves, and listen. Remember their name if possible for the next time you talk to them.
Be polite but firm with all of the annoying jackholes who hit on you.
Be a good student-- University is expensive. There's plenty of time to do fun stuff while still being a good student.
Good luck! =)

I went through the exact same thing. Just don't forcefully attempt to strike a conversation or something, and keep on the lookout for opportunities, if people come to chat with you, try your best to say something that adds to the conversation.

Also, study, if you do, you'll get good grades and people will desire to make friends with you as you'll be able to help them.

First year of University is more about seeing how much you can balance drinking and still being able to turn up for the seminar.

Best bet is strike up a conversation with the person sitting next to you. If they are spikey and say to you "Do you hear the voices too?" then they are a HERETIC and must be shot. If they don't then they'll be alright. Either way it's a win-win situation.