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Im nervous about going to college
I got accepted into college and Im leaving in July.I live with my mom and we are extremely close. I chose a college that is far enough away, but close enough, maybe about 6 hours away.
Im nervous about people might not liking me or I might mess up doing something. I don't know anyone in the city that Im going to and I don't know how i'll get around, maybe the bus
Im actually extremely nervous. Im not used to sharing anything or having roommates, I don't know if they might like me. I know I'm going to be homesick. Im really quiet around people I first meet and it takes a while to come out of my shell.I'm nervous that maybe my roommates won't like me or they think I'm too quiet
but how can I hold my own in college, and prove to my mom Im going to be ok?
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Well, first off -- congrats! :)
Believe it or not, there will always be someone that likes you. It can be hard to believe at first, but you will make friends.
I like to consider myself quite the authority on these matters because, well, I am a junior and I am currently at my fourth college, sooo... take that for what it's worth.
I am a really shy person at first. I don't really like to branch out.
You have to get involved. Join clubs, go to events, etc. Do something, don't sit in your room all the time.
A lot of the time, or at least initially, you will make a lot of your friends through the people on your hall in your dorm. Then you will meet friends of friends, etc., and then you will have YOUR friends that you consider yourself to be close with :) once you have those people, you will start to forget about being so homesick because you will be spending time with them.
Also, if you are a part of clubs and stuff, being involved, you will also be keeping yourself busy that can help keep your mind off being away from home.
If worst comes to worst, you can always change your roommate if you honestly do not get along. You can do that - I have had friends who did that, but that rarely actually happens.
Remember, everyone (the freshman) are in THE SAME position as you. Most of them are equally as scared and nervous. They have the same fears as you, you won't be as alone as you think you will be.
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Insecurities what kills you. Im the same way but about different things. I am finishing up my second year of college which is also 6 hours away from home. The great thing about college is that there is SOOO many different kinds of people. Its not like high school with different groups and stuff. You get a new perspective with each person you meet and people arent as scared to be themselves.
I really think you'll be fine. Being too quiet is not gonna be a problem with your roommates. They will get to know your personality and love you. I think the best thing for you to do in college is don't turn down a lot of invitations because youre scared. This is the best way to meet new people and find your knick.
College is fun and yes you will get homesick every once in a while but avoid going home every weekend to fix this. Spending time in your college town will make it more of your home.
I promise this is something you will enjoy! Just dont be too insecure that you hide yourself from people. Individuality is one of the best things about yourself!
Hope that helped :]
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