maleficent

My first semester at school was probably one of the worst experiences of my life, I hated the school, I hated the location, I hated the classrooms, I hated the people, there was nothing redeeming about it except for the Ivy league label -- screw that -- after settling down and deciding that I'd ride out the semester, and then see how I felt, I opted to look into transferring...

and started looking at other schools... January I was at a different school, and so much happier, I liked the people better, I liked being outside of Boston instead of BFE New York, it was just a better situation. Took me about 2 weeks to get really adjusted - and really settled him - -but it was a much better experience.

Don't look at leaving because you are homesick, that's a natural reaction for many many people. Being best friends with your roommate? Doesn't have to be, in fact it's probably better if you aren't, because then the squabbles are kept to a minimum. The school may not be the right place for you, but you won't know that after a couple of days, give it a few weeks, and look at transferring if you need to. But in a very short time, you will settle into classes and a routine, and it will get much better.

If you can get going away to school as part of the college experience, you should definitely, it's harder than living at home, but it's a rewarding experience, and it's a growth experience.

Was talking to a friend this morning, who's daughter left for school last week and is dealing with roommates for the first time. he was so proud of her that she resolved some roommate issues on her own, without running to mom and dad for help, and just dealt with the situation. Don't run away...

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