<p>Im leaving for college in 3 n a half weeks and more closer it gets the more nervous I get. I have never been that far away from home. Im also having trouble packin and organizing! Can anybody help me!</p>
<p>what do you need help with
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<p>You'll do just fine. And remember that you're family will only be a phone call away.</p>
<p>you might want to read some threads on the college life forum. it's full of people asking about how to prepare, what to do when nervous, etc. you can probably get your questions answered just by reading.</p>
<p>or ask a more specific question here.</p>
<p>I was pose to been left for college when I graduated from highschool a year ago but I decided to stay. Now that I had that year to mature im ready to leave but I've never been 16hrs away from home for a long period of time. The closer the day comes for me to leave I get nervous.</p>
<p>Virtually everyone gets nervous before leaving for college, which is the first time most people have taken a big step toward independence. You're normal. If you're like most people, you'll have ups and downs first semester, and will learn a lot about yourself and the world, becoming more mature and sophisticated in the process.</p>
<p>Sometimes it helps to remind yourself that you're not going to the far side of the moon: if you've forgotten to take something AND it really is necessary, you can either buy it there or someone can send it to you; a lot of those "aliens" you're worried about encountering are going to be a lot like you..nice people away from home nervous about making friends and figuring things out..on that basis alone (and that won't be the only basis) you'll have lots in common. And maybe some of that tingling you're feeling is excitement, in addition to nervousness? Good luck! You'll do fine.</p>
<p>U guys are right! I do know some people that already go to the school and I have been talking to my roomate. I think I will do ok. Its just that I have never been away from my mom and brother for a long period of time. Mabe its time for me to finally leave the nest and viture on my own.</p>
<p>When I left for college I was a super confident teen, but ended up homesick anyway and cried almost every night - and I do NOT cry, as a rule. I wanted to leave at Christmas break and not return, but by then I had made a friend who really liked me for who I was - beyond the superficial "what is your major, where are you from?" If you get lonely, put some effort into new friendships, it is the quality, not the quantity that counts! And it does get easier. When I did get home to visit though, I did not want to go out much. I stayed home a lot. OH, yeah, and that friend I told you about? Still married to him!</p>
<p>Lol I think im not soooo nervous just excited! But there's so much more responsibility being away from then being at home but I have been talkn to a lot my friends that go to the school and they can't wait for me to come. I think ima be ok.</p>
<p>your ready for the best years and time of your life. Going away to college is like a 4-5 year vacation.</p>