It is somewhat frightening imagining the circumstances that lies ahead when living home for college for the first time, compounded by the big pressure of doing well both academically and socially at a better intellectual level. Adapting to a more in-depth and expansive academic curriculum would require sharpening the study habits. However, the fear of not failing one's parents is enough incentive to make studies the first priority. The social aspect of the college experience anticipating is the least of the fear because it is not a totally new phenomenon. Friends are well chosen with a degree of carefulness, just like it's done in high school by being friendly to those who share same priorities. Nervous anxiety will be the best description for the feeling of meeting new people from far-off places, hoping one's background either matches or complements theirs.
Leaving in the protective care and love of the family is the best thing to experience and yet many don't feel this way. So many youths want to get as far away from their parents and home town as possible as they can while others want the security the home provides while being allowed to make their own choices, in other words, to do things their way. Finally, the day comes when they leave the nest to embark on the great adventure that life brings. There is usually a time of retrospect about the carefree days of childhood when there were no bills to pay, were not forced to discipline ourselves, and anytime a problem arose, dad and they would always be near to fix It magically. One could think of each morning mom gently awaken you to the smell of a hot, nutritious breakfast. But now that's no more, you are going to practically learn to fend fo yourself. Freedom indeed is a two-edged sword, a fact of life that is generally shockingly discovered only after leaving home.
Living faraway from house is great but has its downsides also . The first month away from home is truly a liberating feeling. You can do whatever you want on the go and have to answer to no one. You can eat ice cream for breakfast even without haven brushed your teeth, that's no man's business. You returned home at night when the party is over and watch whatever disgusting show on television you and your admittedly disgusting friend want to. You shared whatever opinion you desire without reproach or restain from anyone who could limit your privileges or cross-examine your actions. However, this euphoria soon fades away as the downside raises its ugly head in time . Now if you get into trouble, no longer mom or dad to fix things out, you must find out the remedies by yourself and to your greatest discovery, there's no magical solution as you may have thought. Things can become so complicated and frustrating that you know not what to do yet you must face it alone. The safety net you took for granted is gone and you find yourself I prepare for the shock of that. When you leave home, you finally understand why parents say "life is tough".
You must learn to take responsibility for your actions and find leaving home more liberating than daunting. If you go 'crazy’ after leaving home that means you don't seem to understand that freedom does mean the liberty to do anything one wants whenever they want without repercussion. The key to reducing the risks of school life away from home is two-fold, keeping your eyes on your goal and imagining what your parents might say about any given situation. That is what you must learn to reduce the risks inherent in a college away from home all by yourself.
I can not say I personally recognize anything. I left to be save and my children never lived the "student's life". They studied, lived at home, started working, kept working and once in a relationship lived their life. One with a job, many working hours and responsibility. They missed all the fun.