Hopefully you won’t be bothered with drama too much while in
college, honestly, there’s better things to be doing than being engulfed in
petty situations. Here’s my advice on dealing with drama, if you do get pulled
into an awkward situation.
- First and foremost, be an adult. If something is bothering you about your roommate, best friend, boy/girlfriend don’t talk about it behind their back, don’t post on social media, deal with it like an adult and deal with it quickly before it gets too big to handle. If there’s an issue with a roommate and you don’t feel comfortable talking to them individually, you can have your RA with you when you confront the issue with the roommate.
- Communication is key when it comes to relationships, if something is happening that you don’t agree with it, it needs to be addressed before the friendship or relationship is ruined by something insignificant. Also, limit your time your social media. Many things on social media can be misconstrued. Someone might post something silly or funny and people might take it the wrong way.
- Don’t take things too seriously. Stay in your lane and avoid drama like the plague.
- Lastly, college campuses have counselors that you can talk to if you’re having a hard time with any situation. Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to ask for help if you’re feeling down.
Lupe Hernandez
ICAN Hiawatha & Davenport Centers
