<p>how long did it take you after you moved away from home and went to college before you felt that you were emotionally and mentally stable to be on your own? did it take a few years before you felt like you didn't need your parents or family anymore or were you fine right away? i know there isn't a definite time frame for everyone but it's nice to hear about other peoples' experiences to known you're not alone during tough times..
i appreciate the answers guys!</p>
<p>I think people act more like “themselves” after about 2-3 weeks…I was ready even before that but I noticed I moved around more at about that point; went to mall, etc.</p>
<p>Pretty much immediately for me, but I didn’t get to move on campus until I was 20. I will never know what it would have been like had I been 18.</p>
<p>Probably took a month, maybe two. Granted, I was pretty independent the previous summer before freshman year, so the only thing that took me a while was not talking to my folks regularly… Had no trouble walking around campus/surrounding area alone or with some friends, grabbing stuff to eat, etc. When I got home for Thanksgiving break, I was eager to get back to class the second day home. Although, second term in, I’m still adjusting to being completely comfortable and independent. It’s a process.</p>
<p>It took me the entire fall semester. Junior and senior year I was really sick and was at home for about 9 months total. So I spent a lot of time at home and had my mom and dad taking care of me. So I wasn’t as independent as most other seniors. I guess I got used to being around my family all the time, so moving out, even though I’m only 45 minutes away was really hard for me. It’s different for everyone though. I know people who moved across the country and were fine right away.</p>
<p>I still miss home after my first fall semester and am always excited to go back. However, I don’t really let this affect me while I’m away.</p>
<p>I went to school early for pre-season for a sport, and although the first week was fun and the team is great, by the end of the week I was really homesick - I really missed my friends, my family, and my room and my privacy. But after classes started and I met my roommates, I started to just relax and enjoy myself, because it was pretty clear that most people were nervous/homesick to an extent. After the first week of classes, I felt like I was adjusted pretty well, and fall term had some of the best months of my life.</p>
<p>I was home on break for 6 weeks, which is an insanely long time, and I was actually worried about going back to college for winter term. When I went home, it took a few days, but I more or less adjusted quickly back to living at my house (water pressure in the showers! Private toilet! My own room!). I was nervous that it would be hard going back to college, and I still miss my family and my home a bit, but the transition was pretty smooth and I LOVE being here, even if I am thousands of miles from home. </p>
<p>College has helped me grow into the person I’ve always wanted to be - confident, calm, and (somewhat…haha) more of a mature adult. I’m so grateful for this experience.</p>