<p>I feel like senior year passed by so quickly that i never truely got a chance to say good bye to everything. I spent the entire year stressed about doing well on my SATs and then trying to complete my college apps and then the AP exams. Prom was fun, the sleep overs, special senior events were all fun but I just cant grasp that its all over. Does anyone else feel this way? I kind of in a way dont want to move on. I am going to miss my friends so much, my friendly high school teachers, MY FAMILY, my dog * tears*. I am going really far away, Boston, im from maryland and Im scared. what if i dont make friends, what if i dont like it there, what if i fail? anyone else have these concerns and fears?</p>
<p>Don’t worry, be happy. What’s past is past, and it’ll always be with you wherever you go. Life is what you make it, and as long as you’re open with yourself and open to others, you’ll soon find a home in Boston.</p>
<p>What if you don’t make friends? Then you’ll have to try to make friends. Or you’ll be stuck doing things by yourself or not doing anything at all.</p>
<p>What if you don’t like it there? That’s unfortunate but you can transfer. You just have to stick it out for a year.</p>
<p>What if you fail? You’ll join the millions of others that will fail. Somehow they manage to keep on going and so will you.</p>
<p>Honestly I’m excited to leave high school. I actually went through my phone last night and deleted “friends” numbers - realizing that I’ll probably never talk to (certain people) ever again.</p>
<p>Look at it this way: if you feel like you “missed out” in high school…how will it feel when you realize you lived in the past all through college, and missed out on that too? You can’t go back, and there’s no point in feeling sad - just get ready to make the most of your next chapter in life!</p>
<p>PS - I’m from Georgia going to Pennsylvania, so trust me, I know how you feel!</p>
<p>I was apathetic towards high school and college. Your life starts once you get into the real world so I wouldn’t overstress yourself on making friends–they most likely won’t be around you after graduation.</p>
<p>Yes you are all right and to many people i just seem like a worry wart who is over stressing something small but Ive grown up really sheltered. Ive never ridden the public bus or had a job or even done my own laundry, is anyone in a similar condition? Everything seems to be happening soo fast. Come August I have to find a job, find my way around, learn to clean up after myself, start school, try to make friends all while i am miles away from home. Its just soo frightening but i guess, like some of you have said, " thats life". Hopefully there will be some other kids in similar condition around me.</p>
<p>I actually can’t wait! I’ve been saying that all year, and tomorrow is my last day of classes and it’s like whoa! I went to orientation last weekend so, for me, college seems super exciting and right around the corner.</p>
<p>A lot of people are in the same boat. They are afraid of starting a new life, moving on, and making friends. College is a huge social adjustment, however, you should take comfort in the fact that you will not be alone. Mostly all of the freshman will also be away from home for the first time and they will want to make friends. </p>
<p>And as for the “find a job” “do my laundry” and “clean up after myself” bit, you need to learn eventually. You’re growing up. You can’t rely on mommy and daddy forever.</p>
<p>Now, can I ask which school in Boston? Because I will be up there as well starting in the fall.</p>
<p>Nope I’m stoked… I got a really sweet dog and I’m going to miss her but other than that I’m ready to move now.</p>
<p>Your fears are perfectly normal. Going away to college for the first time can feel scary. Leaving all you love behind is not easy. But, it’s also an adventure and a chance for growth and finding out more about yourself. Being pushed out of your comfort zone can be a good thing. If you made good friends in HS and had good relationships in the past I’m sure you have good social skills that will be honed in college. You may have bouts of homesickness but ultimately most students have a great time in college and learn lots about strength they didn’t know they had and become stronger and more independent people. Best of luck to you!</p>
<p>Does your college have freshman orientation coming up? If so, I highly recommend that you attend. It really helps to ease some of the fears common to most freshmen.</p>
<p>i’m the opposite of you… i’ve already completely put HS behind me. i am honestly not going to miss anything, at least nothing that i can think of right now. college will be so much better than HS.</p>
<p>btw, where in Maryland are you from?</p>
<p>Every thing you’re going through is normal. You’ll have periods of time where you’re unbelievably excited for the next step and then just as quickly you’ll be paralyzed by fear. It’s all part of the process. Enjoy the time you have left at home, remember you’re parents will always be there for you, and that you’ll keep in touch with the people who are important enough to keep touch with. There will be holidays and opportunities for road trips to see your HS friends. </p>
<p>Even the people who are ready to put HS behind them will have moments of crushing self-doubt.</p>
<p>If it makes you feel any better, this same process is going on for people just graduating college, and people who (like myself) have just graduated professional schools like medical school or law school. Uncertainty and the unknown produce the same feelings every time. I’m 26, a doctor, and just moved 600 miles away from what I’ve known for the last 8 years. I know one person in my new town, and am feeling a lot of the exact same feelings you are. So be assured that your totally normal.</p>
<p>And good luck! Enjoy the journey!</p>
<p>I am super excited! Although, I can’t believe high school is already over. As I was doing the processional at graduation, I was thinking to myself, “I can’t believe I am actually graduating.”</p>
<p>I am a little worried about making friends, because I am going to be very busy doing a double major in piano performance and engineering. I did have friends in high school, but I never really felt that I fit in. I’m hoping that changes.
I have also lived a pretty sheltered life, never had a real job where I have to apply and everything. I am a pianist, so that is pretty much my job, 4-6 hours every day. I have one piano student, and accompany a vocalist, but that’s about it.</p>
<p>No one is ever totally prepared for life. but you do it and get through it.</p>
<p>Boston from Maryland? That’s out of state, but tons of people have gone much farther away, myself included.</p>
<p>First of all, you’re family is not going anywhere; they will always be your family. And you will be able to stay connected with your high school friends as long as you want to; you’ll still have thanksgiving break, winter break (a month) and usually 3-4 summer months every year.</p>
<p>But more importantly, high school just absolutely sucks compared to college - and I think you’ll discover that pretty soon. You should be thankful you are just starting college - I have one year left, and trust me - I think I will be much sadder graduating university than graduating high school. Look forward to the road ahead.</p>