In a way, it would be disappointing to think that our college years are the best in our lives. Does that really mean we peak in our early 20s and that's it? And what if we struggle with our mental health during those years? Does that mean we failed in some way? Psychotherapist F. Diane Barth, L.C.S.W. writes that we should look at our late adolescence and college years as a time of growth and change.
"Adolescence, including the college and post-graduation years, is a time of growth and change – and therefore, almost by definition, of confusion, self-doubt and insecurity," Barth claims. "It often helps students simply to know that this is a standard, although seldom discussed, part of that period of life. It is also an experience that will pass."
What about your college/university years and your early 20s, Pandas? Would you say it's the best period of your lives? If you think so, you'll probably find more content from the College Confessions page relatable. So, here are our previous posts about the page for you to check out here, here, and right here!
