[bemap]

When you guys go off to college in a far, far away from home, how do you guys cope? I am scared to death! I am going to miss my family so much! I'll be all alone in an unfamiliar place, knowing no one. I am even afraid of little things like, what if they don't have Asian grocery stores? How do I eat when I am sick of greasy, Amer. food then? How do I get around with no public transportation? OMG guys! I bow down to those who takes these situations so well! It's not like it's my first time going to college, but being far away to go to college really scares me! Every night I can't sleep because these thoughts keeps coming into my mind and then I start to bawl my eyes out! Please tell me how you guys cope and deal with these situations!

[Tennyo]

Are you moving to a rural college? That is the only issue I can see when you have limited food options. And are you not a freshman? You're "not my first time going to college" comment confused me.

Well, it is a common anxiety so don't feel alone! I'm sure nearly everyone in your class is feeling the same thing you are. When you move into the dorm you'll see that a lot of people feel this way, and are more than willing to make a friend. Sometimes resident advisors have a floor party for everyone to meet and those can be great. Once you start making friends it won't seem so scary but some place to familiarize yourself with, and all of the adventures you and your friends embark upon.

For food, sometimes dining halls try to diversify their menu so I wouldn't be too worried, but I can't answer for all of them. Usually places try to cater to students so there might be more places to eat than you think. Or you can join clubs and they might have cooking parties, or befriend older classmen who have their own kitchens.

Though you have to understand that you are moving away from home, and in that sense, away from your comfort zone entirely. And I don't think you would have chosen the college really if you hadn't considered that. It's a big change, but a great, and sometimes necessary change as you transition into adulthood. So enjoy! These are (supposedly) the best years of your life

[ktinahhx]

how far are you going away from home? you still get to go back for vacations. as for asian groceries and rides, actually public transportation should be available and included with your tuition! so you can take the bus basically anywhere. there should be close groceries stores nearby your college. and you can always find friends with cars and hitch a ride with them. if they're asians and decide to drop by asian groceries, then just go with them! you can also bring packaged food to college. cup noodles are great for college! microwavable rice too. don't worry, you'll miss your family but theres so much going on in college that you won't be alone that much