<p>Hi Everyone,
So I go to a four year state university that is only about an hour and a half from my home. The problem is, I miss home more than anyone can believe. I miss the comforts of home, my awesome family, my pets, and of course my own room and bathroom. I dwell on the fact that I don't live at home very often and it makes me very sad and depressed! I cry very regularly about this and my mom and family hate to see me so upset about it :/ I love school and learning and taking classes, but I just wish i could be home at my own house at night. By the way I am in my second semester of my sophomore year. I sent in an application for another state university that is only a half hour away from my home, and I'm thinking about transferring there and commuting from home next year. I really need some advice and want to know what everyone thinks about this idea. I know I would be so much happier and more comfortable at home but I still want to know what people think! Thank you so much.</p>
<p>So hard! It’s terrible to feel homesick. But do you plan on living at home for the rest of your life? College is when you need to explore how to make your own home and find those things that make you most comfortable so your space a haven.
Look around at your surroundings–Are they so different from home? Comfort level? Cozy furnishings? You don’t have to redecorate–just make a zone that has what you need.
Missing pets? Possible to get a small one? Hamster? Fish? Pet rat even (Hey! they’re very smart and sociable!)?
You need a group of friends that act as extended family to do things with. Is that in place? Church groups, clubs, football/sports blocks–all provide regular activities. You may need to open up more to others.<br>
And lastly–you live REAL close to home already in my book. Do you visit TOO often? Has that been keeping you from joining other groups that are available to you? Going home on weekends vs going to the football game with friends for example? Do your parents encourage you to come home on a regular basis and you go instead of getting a separate life away from them?
I’ll be the first to admit that it’s hard to meet people, get out of a very comfortable routine and make the plans needed to change your surroundings. But you need to start now or you spend the rest of your life with your parents in your old bedroom.</p>
<p>I don’t go home EVERY weekend. But I do often because that is where I feel comfortable and where I have fun. I do have great friends at school, but for some reason I enjoy being around my family and close friends at home more. I am almost uncomfortable here in a way. I obviously do not plan on living with my mom forever, but I just don’t know if its worth being here if I’m going to be uncomfortable and upset all the time! Ugh so many decisions, and so stressful! Thanks for your reply though!</p>