College - Welcome Week.
Well it’s been almost a full day since I’ve moved in and said my goodbye’s to my family. I didn’t cry (thank God) but I did feel a sense of loneliness and abandonment for a few hours after their departure. How are others so relaxed and calm about being far from their parents? There are so many students who didn’t seem to bat an eye when their families left. I wish I had more independence when I was at home so college isn’t too much of a drastic change. Someone like Lawrence would be pretty strong in college because of his Boy Scout trips where he is away from home for quite some time. And you’re a very independent and free girl because of Stuy, so basically everyone is better at coping without parents than I am.
I hope my second day on campus will bring more friends and smiles. I am super awkward when it comes to introducing myself, especially when it seems as if everyone already has their squads and crews. With established friend groups, it’s just 10x harder to find the lone wolves. But I will try my hardest to smile and say hello to everyone.