This is for those who are going, or who are already in college.
Soon I’ll be there. Another 2 years of miserable school for diesel mechanics. But I wanna ask. But how do you do it without being homesick? I really don’t want to leave my brother. Or anyone of my family members honestly. But with school and and work, I won’t be able to travel to my family. And that’s just devastating to me honestly. I mean I know mods/admins might move this or delete this. But this is really the only place I can post a question like this, when a lot of people who forum here are actually in or going to college. So how could you guys do it?
Man in the same boat as you, all I can really say is to find a way to distract yourself… something to help you enjoy your time there. Experience the best things you can while your there… of course me, idk what I would do… especially if I leave my home, I live in kodiak Alaska. Only left the island about 6 times in my life. And the only time I’ve left Alaska was when I was 1. So I don’t know what would do since it would be an entirly new experience… by you just gotta pull through, think of this as a way to make new friends. I really give much more than that…
Nice question OP. It takes some time to adjust in the beginning. But as time passes, you start liking it. You make new friends, get busy with work and soon realize you are now independent. I, as a person, was emotionally attached to my family. I actually cried when I officially ‘left’ them. When college started, I wasn’t liking anything. But then, I made such good friends without whom I can’t even imagine how life would be now. I became more confident and developed a sense of maturity.
What I suggest you is, go with a positive mindset. Talk to more and more people there and make new friends. You’ll start loving it!
I usually don’t post on these forums but I come here often to read other posts and I knew I just had to reply to your post when I saw it.
I dunno. All the people I’ve seen are those kinds I’m not fond of. And a lot of them are from my town down in Texas. I don’t like a lot of people from there only my chosen few friends who to me are the best -yoinks- in my life. All of them are going but the one I call a brother (not by blood) won’t be here until another year, and that’s a bit troublesome due to all the things we’ve planned on doing when we get there.
Quick bump for anyone else.
The quick dirty true man is the sooner you can come to terms with this is the way life is at times the sooner you will feel ok with this issue.
Been there, done it, got all the tee shirts. I feel for you OP.
A positive mind helps the most, think of what is going to come of all your hard work. But taking some time to keep yourself occupied rather than work, eat, sleep, work, eat, sleep, work, eat, sleep etc etc. Being a hardcore gamer (as most of us are on here) being social online is obviously a great thing. I played online with my brother all the time when I was away, and I still do now! But I know the feeling, i’m big on family too, so get the work / play / rest balance right and you’ll be fine.
At the same time, enjoy it, the new experiences, the lifestyle, the freedom. A lot of colleges / universities know that people are going to get homesick. They will do their best to help (in their own way) by putting on loads of socials, lots of events, sports, tryouts, make friends, be social outside of the xbox too etc etc. Do still take the time to have a quick catch up with family, but at the same time, don’t go cold turkey and try and power on with the new lifestyle! As above, balance your lifestyle properly and you’ll be just dandy!
Hope it works out, post / message again if you want! 
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> The quick dirty true man is the sooner you can come to terms with this is the way life is at times the sooner you will feel ok with this issue.
Well I can take certificate. But it’ll ONLY be for diesel mechanics and not as long. But if I go associate I can be multiple positions in the diesel mechanics field. Which is 2 years. Maybe I should just keep my class and work in mind instead of family, as much as I hate sounding cold. But I think it’ll be better. Though I will miss playing games with my brother, MCC. We completed two campaigns so far… I think I’ll try and complete it with him. Make the most out of it I guess.
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> This is for those who are going, or who are already in college.
> Soon I’ll be there. Another 2 years of miserable school for diesel mechanics. But I wanna ask. But how do you do it without being homesick? I really don’t want to leave my brother. Or anyone of my family members honestly. But with school and and work, I won’t be able to travel to my family. And that’s just devastating to me honestly. I mean I know mods/admins might move this or delete this. But this is really the only place I can post a question like this, when a lot of people who forum here are actually in or going to college. So how could you guys do it?
It’s been many years since I started undergrad at 15. I didn’t really have your concerns. I was quite happy for dorm life. However over the years I have been separated from those I loved. What tended to help me during those periods was to make time specifically too call/ voice chat with them. For years I had a schedule. On Tuesdays I would speak to one person and on Thursdays I would call on another. It gave me something to look forward to every week and kept me ‘in’ their lives. Don’t worry, you’re probably stronger than you think. You’ll find friends that will keep you busy and you’ll settle in.
This is off topic and will get locked.
As long as I got this here MA5D assault rifle and Mark VI mjolnir power armor nothing is lonesome.
Make friends, take classes, and try to make money. That’s been my motto as of late.
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> Been there, done it, got all the tee shirts. I feel for you OP.
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> A positive mind helps the most, think of what is going to come of all your hard work. But taking some time to keep yourself occupied rather than work, eat, sleep, work, eat, sleep, work, eat, sleep etc etc. Being a hardcore gamer (as most of us are on here) being social online is obviously a great thing. I played online with my brother all the time when I was away, and I still do now! But I know the feeling, i’m big on family too, so get the work / play / rest balance right and you’ll be fine.
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> At the same time, enjoy it, the new experiences, the lifestyle, the freedom. A lot of colleges / universities know that people are going to get homesick. They will do their best to help (in their own way) by putting on loads of socials, lots of events, sports, tryouts, make friends, be social outside of the xbox too etc etc. Do still take the time to have a quick catch up with family, but at the same time, don’t go cold turkey and try and power on with the new lifestyle! As above, balance your lifestyle properly and you’ll be just dandy!
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> Hope it works out, post / message again if you want!
I get you. I suppose, I won’t face it until I’m there. But due to how hyperly active my mind is I won’t be able to stop thinking of them. But I dunno I get the feeling if I call my brother I wouldn’t help it but cry. Sounds weird I guess. But that’s how I am?
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> > Soon I’ll be there. Another 2 years of miserable school for diesel mechanics. But I wanna ask. But how do you do it without being homesick? I really don’t want to leave my brother. Or anyone of my family members honestly. But with school and and work, I won’t be able to travel to my family. And that’s just devastating to me honestly. I mean I know mods/admins might move this or delete this. But this is really the only place I can post a question like this, when a lot of people who forum here are actually in or going to college. So how could you guys do it?
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> It’s been many years since I started undergrad at 16. I didn’t really have your concerns. I was quite happy for dorm life. However over the years I have been separated from those I loved. What tended to help me during those periods was to make time specifically too call/ voice chat with them. For years I had a schedule. On Tuesdays I would speak to one person and on Thursdays I would call on another. It gave me something to look forward to every week and kept me ‘in’ their lives. Don’t worry, you’re probably stronger than you think.
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I’m sure mods/admins can understand some people’s personal actions on the forum. I’m sure even they have gone through this.
We certainly can, as it’s something most of us will have went through at some point but as mentioned it is offtopic for the Halo forums. You’re welcome to discuss / talk about this in the break room thread though - pinned at the top of General Discussion 