<p>I have lived in Arizona all my life. I have always wanted to go out of state for school but latley it seems like I don't know if I can leave yet. I am suppose to start school at Montana State University in Spring 2014. I'm scared to leave and I don't know if its the right thing for me to do. I love Bozeman/Montana/MSU and it is were I see myself happy and successful. Its the thought of leaving my family and friends behind that scares me. I know this is normal but it seems like a huge deal to me. I'm going back up to Montana next month to tour the school again and talk to an advisor and financial aid. I'm going by myself. I'm not real sure what to do at this point. :/ I guess I need advice, tips, anything you can give me. This is all very new and confusing to me.</p>
<p>I’ve always dreamed about living in Montana–you’re going to a great place! Beautiful scenery, fresh air, hiking, small towns (although there are some big ones), mountains, etc. I know that won’t exactly make up for leaving family and close friends, but I guess that’s simply a process of life that you’ll have to go through to become that next level of a person. I would just try to enjoy your hometown for the summer and then try to cultivate courage and vision for the next phase of your life, which should be easier in a great place like Montana!</p>
<p>Just remember there’ll be other freshmen feeling the same as you do. All of you will be starting out together. You’ll meet life long friends there, maybe even your significant other. Whenever my kids would get scared about doing something, I would always ask them, “What do you think would be the worst thing could happen to you?” In your case, the worst thing would be if you should hate your new school, but then you could just go home and maybe go to a local school, would that be so bad? The best case scenario would be you may fall in love with your school.</p>