I as thousands of other people will be heading off in a few weeks to attend college for the first time. All over again we will be freshman, leaving the comfort of being the "top-dog" in high school. For many this will be the first time being away from family, friends, and the comforts of our own homes.
The uncertainties that lie ahead are many and what is known is of little comfort. Living on campus, living with strangers, eating at a cafeteria everyday, not having all of your classes in a row, no one telling you what to do or when to do it. All of these things and so many more create a world full of unknowns that can be scary. For many the school will be in a different state, and for even more in a different city that they call home. It is likely that you wont know anyone at the University you are to attend. And if you do know someone it probably wont be your best friend.
Although going off to college is an exciting time in anyone's life, usually the first time having complete freedom, it is still a daunting idea. One thing I do know and of this I am certain the fear that come with starting this new chapter in our lives is outweighed by the excitement that it brings.
I am in the same boat as you are. I am beyond nervous, and although I know this isn't the case...I feel that when my parents leave that night i will feel utterly abandoned. I am currently leaving a world full of havoc right now. There is some tension between my best friend and I and I fear that this distance will actually do more harm.
My roommate is older, so she won't be there the first night. I am so nervous that I won't make friends, that I won't feel comfortable...etc.
The norm I guess, but I would rather it be normal to feel barely a change at all.
11 more days for me. Yikes.
I wish you luck!!