Is this amount of homesickness normal, or is this school not right for me?

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Hi, this post might be kind of long so apologies in advance. I am going to a school that is an 8 hour drive and an hour and a half flight away from home.
When I was deciding which college to go to I was strongly against the idea of staying at home and I was listening too much to what other people had to say. But now Im realizing that I didn’t give the colleges that I got into a chance because they were in my hometown. Now, all I want to do is go back in time and enroll there so I wouldnt have to be going through this mess right now. When choosing colleges I completely ignored these schools which was very stupid of me because they were the better schools for my major and overall.
Ive been at school for almost two months and I am still so homesick. I have cried at least everyday since I got here and I dont think its normal. Im tired and dont have motivation to do many things anymore. Ive put myself out there and joined clubs and Im in a sorioritiy and I have friends its just that Im not sure if this school is right for me. I want to switch out of my major and I am struggling with my classes even though I go to all the office hours and tutoring sessions. Also, I realize that I dont want to stay in Northern California, and I would much rather have a job in Southern California where Im from after graduation.

Overall I just feel deppressed and I made an appointment to see a school counselor but the closest appointment wasnt till next month. I dont know what to do, Im considering going back home to community college either next quarter or next year, and then hopefully getting into the university that is in my hometown or at least in Southern California, that I got accepted to originally last year. any advice? is this normal or is this school not right for me?

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This is normal. Please read this: http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/college-life/2016222-to-those-who-feel-lonely-homesick-friendless-think-they-chose-the-wrong-school-etc-p1.html

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When you’re tired, unenthusiastic, and crying, please recognize these signs of depression and get some help from campus counseling. If they’re backed up, will your insurance allow a visit to a local psychologist who works with college students?

You’d need to see if the other college would accept you as a transfer and check fin aid. Some colleges don’t offer much aid to transfers, if any.

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This amount of homesickness is totally within the normal range. However, if you can’t get a counseling session for at least a month to try to sort it out, and aren’t doing well academically, then I suggest talking with your parents and trying to sort out next steps, affordability, etc. It’s hard to guide you without factoring in your financial realities.