<p>yeah, I think leaving people whom I’m gotten really attached to does suck. also, I’m not very good at meeting new people. I have the hardest time starting a conversation (it takes me hours to plan how to greet an professor or employer). I’m looking forward to sophomore year when everything will hopefully settle down.</p>
<p>Frankly, I am not worried at all. I won’t see friends and family until Christmas (moving from Poland to Boston), but I knew it was coming so I’m prepared. 9 days to go and it can’t come soon enough.</p>
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I was like that too. Don’t worry, just go into college optimistically and don’t be afraid to push your “comfort zone” - that’s how we learn, after all. You’ll have a great time, and learn a lot in the process.</p>
<p>I think if anyone is ‘scared’ about college, it won’t take very long after actually being in college to learn that there’s nothing to be scared of.</p>
<p>“Nope. Yeah, it is. A lot of people are genuinely excited about college, but I’m sure a large percentage of those saying that can’t wait for it are just as nervous as you are, but just don’t want to show it. Relax. You will be fine.”</p>
<p>This. I am one of those people, haha. Mostly because I am a super independent type to begin with, so everyone expects this to be a piece of cake for me…so I act like it’s no big deal when they ask me about it.</p>
<p>It’s funny, I was actually just about to make a post about this. I fit into the category of alternating terror and excitement (makes me feel bipolar haha). The only issue is leaving my family/boyfriend/hometown, but it will be a good way to challenge myself. In fact, I chose a college far away for this reason; I’ve never been apart from my family for very long, so I think it’s about time I do so. Always good to try a change!</p>
<p>I’m in the same boat as you, trust me. I’m not an antisocial person so to speak, but I definitely don’t fall in the category of ‘run out and talk to every single person I know.’ I’m not really nervous about making new friends, (I know I will sooner or later lol) but I’m just a little anxious about adjusting to an entirely new enviroment. Most of the time, i’m torn between extreme nervousness, extreme excitement, and extreme I-can’t-wait-to-get-this-over-with-ness ;)</p>
<p>I’m also not going too far away (about only 2 hours from where I live), but I think that when you live on campus, it feels like you’re incredibly far away, at least from your family and friends, regardless of actual distance. I purposely made sure I was going to a college that none of my friends were attending so that I wouldn’t be able to sink back into my comfort zone. College is a time of change. You’re going to grow up and be mature, you’re most likely going to be and befriend people of different cultures, beliefs, etc. and its going to be amazing. Getting there is a milestone, but once you finally pass it, you’re going to feel SO much better, I promise. (Hahaha, sorry for how cheesy that sounds 
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<p>Well all be fine. Everyone reacts to it differently.</p>
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<p>The OP is going to Wash U and we start orientation in a week. You definitely don’t want to show up to school a couple weeks late :P</p>
<p>Parent here. What you’re all describing is completely normal; in fact, if you didn’t have nerves I’d be worried about you. Leaving home is a huge transition, and you should expect that it will be new and strange for a little while. </p>
<p>In those first days and weeks, do reach out. Strike up a conversation on the way out of class. Join someone who’s headed to the dining hall. Definitely join a club or group. Force yourself if you have to. Yes, it will feel supremely awkward and uncomfortable – so what? Keep doing it, and someday soon you’ll realize that the person you’re talking to is a potential friend.</p>
<p>And in those first days and weeks, when you look around and think that every other freshman is doing brilliantly and you’re the only one who feels out of place – don’t be fooled. Everyone else is just as flipped out as you are. If you doubt that, re-read this thread. :)</p>
<p>Drink some vodka until the symptom passes.</p>
<p>I was on my campus helping move in freshmen last night…at first I was so excited and overwhelmed at being back on campus again that I forgot where the residence hall was that I was headed to (our campus is small…and this building is one I’ve visited often and is right next to the one I lived in my first two years) >_<</p>
<p>Toward the end of the night, I was getting anxious about moving back in myself. These were freshmen moving in, they had their whole college career ahead of them. I’m at the end, and it’s surreal and frankly a little scary. This place that’s been my home for 3, going on 4 years, is not mine in the same way after I graduate this spring. =(</p>
<p>237 till April 1st and. We find out</p>
<p>I just moved into ISU about 3 days ago as an incoming freshman. I was probably a bit nervous. But what really relieved pressure for me was knowing that there are thousands and thousands of people across the country who are doing the exact same thing…I used that as motivation to not be nervous about transitioning. Also, if you had any parents who attended college, you’ll know that your genes had done the same thing and they went through fine. And they’ll probably tell you it was the best time of their lives.</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
<p>Another parent here. Scuba is exactly right, it will be the best 4 years of your life. It will take a few weeks to adjust to your new life, but after a while you will look foward more to going back to college than coming home. My son will be a freshman at vassar this year and what is good about Vassar is that a bunch of freshman get assigned to a student fellow which provides incoming freshman with an instant group of friends to eat and get accustomed to college life with, I don’t know how many other colleges do this.</p>
<p>OP, another parent. Your nervousness is TOTALLY normal. Everyone expresses it in different ways. Recognizing that you’re feeling this way is actually a good sign, since it demonstrates you’re in touch with your emotions and that, in turn, will help you figure out how to acclimate and make friends once you get to college.</p>
<p>College isn’t necessarily the best 4 years or w/e
for me, college so far has been meh, nothing special
just some advanced boarding school</p>
<p>lol we’re all in the same boat then. i’m scared too but we’ll all survive. i’m sure it’s normal, like when we first went to high school everyone was scared (at least i was lol)
just know you’re not alone.</p>
<p>high school was not NEARLY as bad for me given that my high school and middle was the same system. but you’re right. we’ll survive.</p>
<p>You’ll all be just fine. By week three, you’ll feel at home. </p>
<p>Besides, the freshmen are usually so nervous, scared and worried they won’t make friends that they’ll try ti befriend anyone in a 90-mile radius.
So you’ll definitley have people you can relate with and probably hang out with.</p>
<p>you are just more honest than most–being nervous/scared is NORMAL. You will be fine! REmember that others feel that way too.</p>
<p>Yeah, I wanna suicide. Who’s with me?</p>