How did you feel when you first left for college?

Question

I've been feeling pretty numb to the whole leaving for college thing. Until I started packing my clothes. I finished and looked at my overflowing suitcase and kinda tripped out for a second. Well since it finally hit me ... I think the "tripping" will continue ... So my question ... how did you feel when you first left for college. What did you find out/learn when you got there?

P.S. I leave Thursday (I am writing this at 8:26 on Tuesday night)

Katie~

Answer 1

Yeah, it is totally ok to have a breakdown before leaving for school. And then, about half way through the first semester when you get your grades, it's ok to wig out again.
Otherwise, college is great.
All first year students are in the same boat as you. Everyone is nervous and trying to impress everyone else. People will be on best behavior for the first couple of weeks of school and will travel in HUGE packs. Then people let their real personalities come through and make good friends.
I changed friend groups every year at school because I was discovering who I was. I freaked out occasionally and missed home and my "old" life, but the campuses all have great support systems (Student Life, Activities, Health and Mental Health Center, Volunteer Programs). Take advantage of whats available to you and remember, its ok to be freaked. Just don't let the freaking stop you from having a good time.

Answer 2

I was excited and a little nervous. The unknown can be a little scary, but don't worry. Study hard and have fun cuz they will be some of the best years of your life. My hardest time returning to college was the second semester of my Freshman year right after Christmas. I didn't want to go back cuz it was old-hat by then and wanted to see my friends at home. By my sophomore year I had alot of friends at college and couldn't wait to get back. You won't regret leaving home for college. Good luck. It just gets better from here.

Answer 3

Oh goodness, I found out alot of things about myself, about love, about friends, and about LIFE...

Myself=I was not as strong as I thought...I realized that to make good grades actually meant that I had to STUDY (remember, that) I was very stuck on the fact that I had graduated with an honors diploma and I didn't have to devote time to studying....WRONG!

Love=It's complicated when you get to college, it's good to just date around (not sleep around, just date). Don't get to anyone serious and until you know for sure that you are ready and that HE is ready. Just know that you will be "freshmeat", alot of upperclassmen are going to be on you like white on rice. So don't get superflattered and all gitty when someone talks to you cuz usually they want sex and that's it...

Friends=if you're going to college with some close friends, beware! You may not leave with the same friends you came in with. But you will make many along the way, so enjoy.

In a nutshell, make sure that you really focus on your grades...know exactly what you want to do. IF you find yourself undecided, immediately go to the career counseling center and talk to a counselor. Keep your grades up! Major in something that you know you could see yourself doing in 20 years....But most of all, have fun. Your college years will be the BEST years of your life. And to end this long answer, GRADUATE!!!! BEST WISHES!

Answer 4

You're going to feel overwhelmed and homesick at first. I think the first year will be the hardest. By the time your 4th year rolls around you won't want to leave college LOL

Hang in there sweetie. Everything will be ok. Keep remembering you get to come home on holidays and summer vacation! And 4 years goes by fast!

Answer 5

I sort of lived in a cocoon the fall semester. I was MISERABLE. I didn't drink because of family problems with alcohol, and had a hard time making friends who didn't drink. With some time and effort, I did make friends and I'm still friends with those people today.

I suggest registering with facebook.com and checking to see if there are any other people from your area. Also, don't spend time in your room at all the first couple weeks. If you are in there, leave the door open at all times (except for when you're sleeping) so people can feel welcome to stop by and visit.

The most important thing to remember is that for the most part, everyone's in the same boat. Unless you're going to a public school in-state, odds are there won't be that many people with friends from HS.

Answer 6

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