<p>Hey all, I keep seeing posts about people upset to move out and live in the dorms. I understand why they're upset, but I don't share the feeling. Honestly, I was curious if anyone else felt that way (which is why I'm posting). It's not a "teenage rebellion" thing; I'm just excited to finally go out and make my own name in the world, separate from my family's. Did/does anyone else feel the same way? Is it wrong to not be upset about leaving (my mother's upset I'm leaving, and I tell her I am as well, but...)?</p>
<p>im excited to move into dorms although i have been at a community college the past 2 years. i moved out my parents house a year ago so im already used to living on my own and providing for myself and it was very exciting when i was finally able tot leave. there is nothing wrong with being ready to leave.</p>
<p>There’s no “right way” to feel. Some people are ready to move on, others are really concerned about missing their home and family, and still others feel a mixture of the two. Some people have a brief moment of sentimentality hugging their family goodbye in the parking lot of the dorm, some burst into tears even thinking about that, others are just happy to see them go.</p>
<p>And it’s nice of you to try to mirror your mother’s feelings. :)</p>
<p>In addition to the above, keep in mind that the people most likely to post about this are the ones who are upset about leaving their friends and families or worried about going to college. All of the students who feel fine about going away to college or are very excited about college are less likely to post and ask for advice about that. Just because you don’t feel the same way as other posters doesn’t mean your feelings are wrong or that no one else feels the same way.</p>
<p>To be honest, I have a bit of family issues, so even as a 4th year in uni I’m always looking forward to moving into my dorm in the Fall. The freedom and control of my own schedule is nice and getting away from my family is nice because I get along with them 10x better when we live apart.
As baktrax said, don’t worry about "seeming"different; there are certainly plenty of people that feel the same way and there is definitelynothing wrong about how either side feels about moving into the dorms! Have a good time at college!</p>