<p>Hi! I am a college freshman who has just spent the past four and a half weeks at home. I am due to head back to school in 2 days, and this past week I have been dreading it more and more. I go to bed every night sad that another day has gone past. I had an alright first semester. I ended with pretty good grades, I made a few good friends, and joined two organizations (one which I haven't connected with anyone in). My boyfriend and I go to the same school. My roommates are okay. We get along and can talk/hang out, but overall I don't see myself staying close with them.</p>
<p>I feel like I can't talk to anyone about this because all my friends from high school seem totally happy and excited to go back. My parents tell me I'm just worrying about nothing and my boyfriend just says that it'll get better. I hate spending the weeks counting down the days until I get to go home. Things never got better last semester, and coming home for the break was such a relief. I am so anxious and terrified of going back.</p>
<p>My question is; does anyone else feel like this? Or have any ideas on what will help? I know it will go by fast and I know I just have to suck it up. I've tried everything I feel like, but still at the end of the day I would rather be home than there. I really hope someone can help because I can't imagine another semester like the last.</p>
<p>I’m sorry you feel this way, ChampionLove. I’m sure you’re not the only one. Some people are more homebodies than others. I do think we often expect college to be “the time of your life” for everyone and sometimes it is not, often it is hard for people in many ways, including loneliness, stress, and/or organizational challenges. Try not to dwell on it and just take one day at a time. And as dyiu13 says, it would hurt to talk to a counselor at your college.</p>
<p>Count on it that some of your friends may be faking their excitement about returning to school. It is perfectly normal to like the old and familiar and taking some time to adjust and find your bearings. I agree that it would be a good idea to visit the school counseling office to see if they can help ease your homesickness and help you find “your tribe” at your U.</p>
<p>I think something that really helps is changing your attitude on college. What I mean by that is a lot of people take college as a burden, and those are the people who tend to miss home. What you should do is be proud that you’re in college, it’s not something that everyone can do! And don’t stress out about classes, grades, etc. You’re in college now, your only goal is to learn and make a better life for yourself. Also consider this, you’re getting pretty close to summer vacation! :)</p>