What steps can I take to speed up the adjustment process?

What steps can I take to speed up the adjustment process?

I would say, know that it might "suck" at times. You know, I say that if college is not difficult, that it's not cold, that it's not lonely, that it's not depressing a little bit of the time - then you're either too drunk, or too high, or in a state of denial. So if you know that these things are coming your way, and if you map out your path, I'm not saying you should actually take a map with you - although you could but you'd look like such a freshman with the map, but mentally be like, where am I going to find friends? Where are some organizations, some clubs, some things I loved doing in high school, where can I do them in college? Is there an intramural sport that I want to play? Things that are going to help you find your place and transition because it takes time. So if you do that and you're patient, if you lead with a map, and if you can expect the unexpected, then eventually, that's going to be a great world for you.