Homesick Sophomore

CADREAMIN
Sat, 16 Jan 2016 07:41:34 +0000

Have you talked to your mom about it? I am reading between lines, but thinking you are maybe from a rural area (if two hours is your closest college). Does this have anything to do with the girlfriend? Did that end recently and you are now by yourself in the apartment/city? Did you miss making connections when you got to the college cause you were with/relying on your girlfriend? Some will suggest you find some clubs to join, sometimes that is easier said that done, but certainly worth looking into. You have to find things that interest you and have to put yourself out there somehow. At your age there are certainly new things to try, even if it is just going to a gym to work out or sign up for a class/activity there.

But mainly, there are always options. College isn’t a prison sentence, but it doesn’t seem sensible to walk away at this point however. It seems you should really get through this next semester (since the investment is already made) and see how it goes. Use this time to explore options, and yes - grow up a bit - but don’t feel trapped, it’s a transition period for you to decide if you want to stay on this specific path. Sometimes magical things happen when you aren’t looking for them. And if at the end of this semester you feel you truly aren’t happy, come up with a new plan.

A friend of mine has twin boys and they have always known the minute they graduate, they are out of their college town and back to where they are from. They are just putting in the time, and many students feel that way. Just don’t let these feelings head down an unhealthy path for you, and if you need to talk to a counselor when back at school, please do, they are great people with giant hearts, there to help students like you in this big transition time of life. Good luck!