My Freshman Experience at the University of Alabama On a day-to-day basis I carry a lot of "baggage." Some days I carry the same "baggage" others I carry smaller load of worries and concerns. There are several issues I brought from home to the University of Alabama. Some issues I deal with everyday while others I am not confronted with as often. Most of this baggage has affected the way my college experience has begun. Being away from my family, meeting new people, and making good grades are all issues that have made my college experience harder to adjust to. As many freshmen have probably already experienced, saying bye to your family is one of the ha