any advice for coping?

Hey! Sorry in advance for the long post…

I just moved into college three days ago for my first year. I’ve been feeling really depressed lately about being away from my parents and my dog for so long. I miss my family really badly and I can’t stop crying about leaving them. I’ve never been away from home at all, so this is something entirely new to me. I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed so I’ve spent most of my time hiding in the school library. I’ve tried speaking to a few people, but they seem uninterested or rather annoyed when talking to me. My roommate and I don’t really talk as much either. It’s already been three days and I’m worried that I won’t make any friends (I’ve already seen a few of my classmates have already formed groups). Is anyone else in the same situation as me? How do you cope with this? Is it normal to still cry after three days of living on campus? Thanks for any help.

It take many people a while to adjust to college life, find friend groups etc. But hiding in the library won’t help you do so.
You need to put yourself out there a bit – join some clubs that interest you, talk to people in class etc.

In the meantime, make an appointment at your college counseling center. People there can help you with the transition to college life.