By Haley Stroffolino – Social Media Editor-In-Chief 

Jonathan Law Class of 2024 graduate Jaxson Smith is now a first-year student at Binghamton University.

While the shift from high school to college brings more responsibilities, Smith said he is adjusting well to the increased independence. 

“I’m adjusting pretty well,” Smith said. “In college, you’re more dependent on yourself. Professors give you all the due dates and work, and it’s up to you to finish them on time or early.”

One of Smith’s favorite aspects of college is the freedom to eat whenever he wants.

“Being able to eat whenever and having good restaurants is a big plus,” he said. 

While he is enjoying college, Smith said it is very different from high school. 

“The workload and the number of weekly tests are definitely different from high school,” Smith said. “It took some time to adjust, and I’m always studying to stay prepared.” 

Smith emphasized how his schedule has definitely shifted since high school and how having class at different times is not always simple.

“Some days, I have no classes, and other days I’m in class until 9:30 at night,” Smith said. “It’s not always easy.”

Smith said he still misses Law, especially the excitement of Friday night football games.

“Here at Binghamton, we don’t have a football team, and that’s something I definitely miss,” he said.

Smith is currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, a field he’s passionate about.

As Smith navigates his first year, he’s learning to balance the challenges of college with the independence it offers, all while staying focused on his future career in Engineering.