It’s no secret that college is a stressful time: students are plunged into a unique social environment and given new financial and academic responsibilities—while in many cases, living away from home for the first time ever.
And while people like to envision the college years as a time of carefree socialization, it can also be a period fraught with interpersonal anxieties, brought on by competitive and confusing cultures.
When high school seniors are planning the next four years of their lives, it’s important to keep in mind that their school’s social atmosphere can matter just as much as the available academic and professional opportunities.
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