<p>So.. here's the thing. About two years ago, something really big happened in my house. I got into a big fight. . . everything was horrible and I wanted to get away from my house. I figured the only way I could do this was by going away to college (I'm an international student). And so I applied to 17 schools. So far I've gotten into 5/5 . . so I've been quite lucky. . . but now that it's all about to happen, I feel really really nervous.
What if I'm making the wrong decision? Both of my parents always tell me how big of a mistake I'll be making (They still let me do whatever I want though).
But what if I don't make any friends? What if I hate everything there? What if I miss things?
I know this may sound so stupid, but really, I just want to hear if someone else is feeling the same way I feel.
It's not like I'm gonna stay here for college after I've had so many acceptances from so many great schools . . .</p>
<p>So... what are your thoughts?? :)</p>
<p>Your parents probably feel apprehensive about letting their child go off on their own but college is a valuable opportunity. I say go for it if you can afford it and get a student visa if you are out of the country. You will have more opportunities opened for you and try to get a scholarship for grad school so you can further your education. Education is a sure fire way to advance your position in society so it is well worth it to invest in yours.</p>
<p>If you want to, go for it. You clearly feel the need to get away, and that’s fine. As long as you can afford it and you know what you want to do (or at least have a general area in mind) with your life, there’s really no downside.</p>
<p>If you don’t make friends–well, that’s not really possible. I’m in highschool, and as soon as I started this spring (I had been homeschooled) I was very nervous about this, but immediately started making some awesome friends. I still laugh when they say, “back when he was new.” And from everyone I know who’s gone to college, they claim it is far easier to make friends there than in highschool. You’ll meet new people around campus about every day, and people won’t really care what you look like or what your beliefs are. So–unless you’re the kind of person who tries not to make friends, you’ll be fine.</p>
<p>If you hate everything here–it sounds like you’re not really that happy with your life now, so what is there to lose? Honestly, there is too wide of a variety here to hate everything. Just keep in mind that although you won’t like all the things here, you’ll love just as many, if not more. But make sure you know the setting of the college you choose to go to, and that you’re comfortable with that environment.</p>
<p>If you miss things–well, you will. There’s no way around that. If you’ve never been away from home before, there’s really not a way to figure out exactly how homesick you’ll get. But like most people, you’ll probably get over it in about a week or two once you are making friends and really getting into your college experience.</p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>