It is really hard to separate from Indian parents. I live in an Indian family - I understand the dynamics. But at some point, your life is your life. Right now, as far as you are supposed to know, you are headed back to Purdue. Start packing, start talking about it, start showing them your excitement about the classes you are taking this semester. When you get to school, do what excites you. Eventually you will graduate, get a job, etc. The problem I see is more long term. If you don’t start being more independent you will have them dictating your job, your marriage, your family. Show them you are capable of making good, solid decisions. As for the food…if it is not eating too much it is eating too little. In Indian families it seems there is no middle ground on food issues. Let it go.