I am leaving home for the first time to go 700 miles away to college. I am very excited, but at the same time very sad and scared ( I have broken down and cried a couple times in private, and i know i will when my parents leave me) and im not the type of person who ever cries, and i am a male. i have thought about staying behind and going to college while living at home at a community college, even though i am only a week away from moving in. I love my parents very much, and i just dont know if i can make it without them. I know even if i do stay for a couple years, it will still be just as hard to leave them. Anyway i dont really have anybody i can talk to about this, because i dont want my parents to know how scared and sad i am...this is kind of embarrassing, but i just need someone to help me. thanks.
2006-07-27 18:28:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You are not alone! Too, you have enjoyed what many, many young adults as well as children of today and yesterday could only dream and wish for; a happy home life filled with love.
Do not be embarrassed! You have the family support and love that will always be there for you, your parents have obviously given you most of the skills that you will need to go any place in this world that you want to!
You used the word parents, that mean mother and father, a blessing in its self.
Sir, keep you head as high as they have taught you, always let them know where you are and what you are doing.
They trust you to live up to the standards they have always held you to, Do That! They want you to complete your education, and they have worked hard and loved you much to get you where you are. Do not disappoint them!
All around you, you will see that the world has not lived up to the standards that your parents have held you to. Both male and female will disappoint you! Hold true to YOUR integrity, Your virtues, Your morality, for they will tested you, their tongues are smooth, they will tempt you with false signs of manliness and too often the female will spin her web of softness around you.
Too any question, ask yourself what you would do while standing in front of your parents! Be not afraid, HE goes before you!
2006-07-27 19:39:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
o its ok.. everyone has to go through that sometime (unless they want to be some bum and live with their parents forever), you have ambitions and you have a future. its ok to be scared and sad to leave your parents but its time to be independant. if u ever need "parental guidance" you can always call them. Your parents love you, they wont laugh at you if you tell them about how you feel. they will help you deal with this situation , much in the same way they have helped you your whole life.
Dont freak out and change plans to go to community college. you probably are going to a good college if its 700 miles away. you worked hard to get accepted there and you have so much in store for you.
good luck!
2006-07-28 01:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by shorty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey it'll be ok. Don't be afraid to show how you are feeling. I was the same. I never cried in front of my family. Going to uni I teared up and that got them going hehe.
It is the biggest thing you will do in your life at such a young age. I think there is a lot of anticipation, both good and bad, about this change in life.
It is hard for both you and your parents. Maybe if you can all share your nervousness etc you will be better for it. Maybe set up a time when you will call or they can call you.
I think once you settle in and get used to things it becomes easier. I don't think I ever fully settled in at uni but I did get used to the routine etc. Once you make some friends you will be a lot better for it.
2006-07-28 01:39:31 · answer #3 · answered by gretphemelger 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its normal, you are growing up and have realised how good you have it at home. Don't worry you'll enjoy college and maybe never truely move home again, its part of life
its very easy to tell your parents simply by telling them you love them.
Anyway you will be that busy, you won't have time to miss them, enjoy the next stage of your life.
2006-07-28 01:36:14 · answer #4 · answered by elvenlike13 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what you're feeling is normal. give it a try for one or two semesters, if you still can't deal with being away from your parents, transfer to a college near them. trust me this will be one of the best things you can do for yourself. good luck.
2006-07-28 01:34:16 · answer #5 · answered by Sunshine1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋