My guest today is Maci Jones, a freshman originally enrolled at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts intending to major in Finance. She was on the Women's Soccer team at Bentley. After her first year, and a lot of self-reflection she decided to transfer to TCU to better manage her mental and physical health. She has her own podcast titled “Pieces of Passion”. Going to college is a huge milestone, but it comes with unexpected and overwhelming changes. Today, Maci talks about her experience in the transition from high school to college, and her experience as a student athlete.
Transitioning from high school to college can be both intimidating and thrilling. The prospect of newfound freedom and new friends is exciting, but the uncertainty of taking college-level classes, navigating an unfamiliar campus, and not having any family members to help you with all the aspects of life outside of the classroom can be overwhelming at times.
My guest today is Maci Jones, a freshman originally enrolled at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts intending to major in Finance. She was on the Women's Soccer team at Bentley. After her first year, and a lot of self-reflection she decided to transfer to TCU to better manage her mental and physical health. She has her own podcast titled “Pieces of Passion”. Going to college is a huge milestone, but it comes with unexpected and overwhelming changes. Today, Maci talks about her experience in the transition from high school to college, and her experience as a student athlete.
Maci talks about the struggles and triumphs of making the high school to college transition including tips on time management, finding your new friend group, managing your relationships with your family, and interactions with professors and other academic staff.
“We all struggle with stress, emotion, relationships etc. but we don't have to. As a College Athlete, I have struggled with anxiety and perfectionist tendencies my entire life. Up until this past year, I avoided confronting the issues and accepting they were real. While admitting my faults to myself hasn't been easy, it has allowed me to heal and grow tremendously, and I want the same for you, so listen in today!” Listen to Maci’s podcast at: https://rmo.gec.mybluehost.me
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