Move in day on saturday-not so sure anymore.. HELP..

I know your pain but in a different route. I joined the military when i was 17. I am originally from Ohio and when I left for basic training they sent me to Ft. Dix, NJ. At least you have the luxury to call home. For me it was calling home when the drill sergeant wanted us too. Then when I went to MOS school they sent me to Ft. Gordon, GA which was farther away. There i had more opportunities to call home. But after graduation I went home for a week and guess where they sent me...BOOM...Stuttgart, Germany.

Like I said my situation was totally different but to give you a perspective on how it is easier than you think. Family is always going to be there for you whether it is physically or mentally so you should be proud of yourself for initiating taking the big step and leaving the big house. I commend you.

 

Just make an effort to be active socially and don't drive home every weekend. Pretty soon your college town will be home. You will be glad that you went to school outside of your home town and after a while, will probably not be able to remember what was so appealing.

 

I'm 41 years old and proud to be a momma's boy,I have a better relationship with her now than when i was young.So since you 2 are so close,think in her shoes,she would want you to experience the best this country has to offer,i'm sure she wouldn't want to hold you back.As others said,it's time to open your wings and take that first big leap.It will be difficult,but by time your in classes,joining social functions,meet a little cutie,you will find yourself fitting in and getting comfortable.I'm sure of it! You will also find,you can make time for all that and still keep in close contact with your mother.You have a great oppertunity,so jump on it!!Best of luck!!

 

Thanks guys for all the support

Me and my mom and my dad are going to buy some stuff for my dorm tomorrow and start packing
I'm still nervous but feeling much better of my desicion.
Thanks guys

 

^^^Right there the best advice you are going to get!!! Im a mommas boy too, but I was happy as heck to get out and be on my own. Look at it like this, you are in charge of your own life now!! it had to happen sooner then later. And it will be good. someone said dont go home every weekend, i agree. Maybe once a month, is a good idea. But if you are home all the time you wont get that growth as a person that you will need to survive. This is will be the best time of your life!!! so dont worry!! get involved, even the stupid thing the school puts on will be fun. Grab a beer or some Jack, find a couple lady friends and enjoy. You will never be here again, dont give your self a reason to look back and be disappointed! MAN UP AND DRINK UP, some school might be a good idea too. just not to much;D

 

Im leaving for college on thursday but it sounds like your alot closer to her than my mom and I are. However when I was little and she first started to travel for weeks (now months) at a time the best was to just call and talk about random things. Also I havent tried it but you could also SKYPE her. Idk how youll adjust but I know some people who were close but there is so much going on at school you will be fine. Good Luck

 

I'll be honest. I didn't read the thread, but I'm going to comment anyway

First, you and you mom will both be fine They have this modern invention.. maybe you've heard of it. Its a phone Don't be afraid to call her whenever you need. I know that is what I did. Even at 130 in the morning just to say I love you and goodnight. (And No, I wasn't drunk) Yes, I went to college 45 mins away from my house, but didn't go home every weekend. I lived in the dorm, but my home was always with my parents. It was never visiting home... it was always going home and going back to school.
Second, if you want to go home, don't be ashamed to go or admit you are missing home. Everyone in the dorm is in the same boat you are. It never really got easy to move in, but it is something you get used to. Also, remember that leaving to go back to school on the weekends won't be easy either, but it will get better with time.
Next, get a care package This was always the best, because my mom would send me mail just because it was fun to get mail. She would put in it what I needed, and then add a few extras, just because. I also sent my family a care package once in a while. Try it... its fun.
Finally, just have fun. Sure, you will miss home, but you can't let that stop you from living the college experience and doing what you want to do. Don't be surprised if one day you are lonely and missing mom and the next day you don't think twice about being "far away". Get to know people in your dorm or classes and around the campus. That is always the best piece of advice I can give. I don't know how I would have gotten though college without meeting the people I did. 2 of them are now my best friends....

 

I haven't been there yet... I've still got two years. Though this is good to read about the family side of it & being far away. Well I'll be states away unfortunately. I think it will be a great experience while nerve -wrecking at first. I see it[college] as a new beginning. Anything can happen.

Good luck. Call whenever you feel to.

 

So, how did moving day weekend go?
Still in school I hope

 

I actually moved in today ( technically yesterday)
It's going well so far
Only thing is I missed dinner and now I'm starving and my intestines won't let me sleep lol
I've got classes tomorrow
Biology and some other cool classes
Wish me luck.. Dang I'm hungry. Next time I'll brig some of that food to my dorm so I won't forget it