As you enter your new environment you will likely come across fellow first year students who seem to be far more prepared than you for the rigors of university life.

This may cause you to question your own ability. Do not fall into this trap. You were admitted to the university based on your academic merit and you are as capable as any other student. While a certain degree of self-doubt is to be expected, too much can degrade your confidence and consequently impair your ability to excel academically and forge meaningful relationships with others; both of these are integral to your overall success as an undergraduate.

There is no reason to compare yourself to others. The only metric you need to be concerned with is how well you are progressing toward the ultimate goal – admission to the graduate school and program of your choice.