Most of your time in college understandably centers around your schoolwork. Juggling assignments and projects can feel overwhelming. Getting the academic stress out of your mind and onto paper can help you think and perform better. Write your feelings about not wanting to complete an assignment or your feelings toward a demanding professor. Writing about academics can also help you study more effectively.
Selecting a major can be difficult decision. Writing out the possible majors and why you're considering each can help make your decision easier. Tapping into your passions and outlining them on paper also helps to determine your areas of interest that you can then match with a major.
Living in a residence hall is a new experience. Writing stories about the living community, the interesting people you've met and daily experiences can help you cope with sharing bathrooms and other common areas. Describe in your journal one of the people in your living environment who most stands out. Share in your journal whom you like and whom you don't.
Friendships and romantic relationships in college can be a source of both anguish and joy. Write about new friendships and relationships. Journal entries can include your fondest college memories and experiences with friends. Memories can include college adventures such as parties and late-night conversations about life.