[mr09]

I don't know why, but for some reason I'm so scared to return back to university after spending Christmas break at home for a month. This is by no means my first go around at this. I am a sophomore and have had to come and go the last two years. But for reason, I know that this time holds a lot More possibility and the opportunities to show everyone what I've learned. I'm dealing with a crazy ex, applying to my major and all the other factors of being 700 miles away from family. I guess I'm looking for some words of encouragement, if possible. Ive never really felt fear like this before. Thanks guys

[IceCreamKid]

Originally Posted by mr09

I don't know why, but for some reason I'm so scared to return back to university after spending Christmas break at home for a month. This is by no means my first go around at this. I am a sophomore and have had to come and go the last two years. But for reason, I know that this time holds a lot More possibility and the opportunities to show everyone what I've learned. I'm dealing with a crazy ex, applying to my major and all the other factors of being 700 miles away from family. I guess I'm looking for some words of encouragement, if possible. Ive never really felt fear like this before. Thanks guys

Hello Mr! I hope your school and your professors and your advisor are all good people who are willing and wanting to help you have a good experience at university. When you go back; or if you can do so now, please get in touch with your advisor and express your apprehension. I highly doubt it will be the first time he or she has heard that and more than likely he or she will have some good words to give you. I'm glad you posted this because it reaffirmed the very feelings I had at this time of year, too, with regard to school. One other thing I'd like to say is that I found that while school has lots of deadlines and application processes and tests and whatnot; it also has lots of chances and opportunities and good experiences for those who are willing to get in there and try. You come across as a bright person and I have faith that you can figure this out and also ask for help from someone at your university if you think you need it. On my first day back at college I was completely turned around and didn't know where to go. I stopped the first friendly looking person and asked for directions. He gladly walked me in the direction I needed to go and I have never forgotten him. I hope you find that friendly person who will do just that for you this term until you get situated and I can tell you from experience that great college experiences are built one day at a time.

[Perna]

I have a hard time leaving my "new" comfort zone to go to another situation, even when I've been in it before. A month break is a long time. Can you imagine yourself in the future, on March 15th or something, create a picture you can move toward? What subjects will you be taking this next semester? Do any of them really interest and excite you (since they are in your major). If you can look ahead, just a little way, that can help pull you forward over this scary transition patch. I like to think of it as a "bridge" between where I have been now, for awhile, and where I will be comfortable in 2-3 weeks/months time.

[jstdontdie]

i feel the same way. i'm in my second year and i might lose my scholarship and have to drop out if i don't pick things up this semester. luckily i'm close to my family but you can video chat with them. i just taught my mom how to use skype lol. Honestly you just have to suck it up and do what you have to do. even if you feel like you're gunna throw up you just got to go for it. it's what i always do