i want my mommy! actually nevermind

As I was preparing to start my college experience at Penn State, I began growing worried as to whether I'd miss my family, friends and even the dog surprisingly. My perspective or outlook of my life was changing as July 1st closed in and it felt just plain weird. I didn't know what to expect from State College. Would I be happy and meet new people or simply break down and cry? The only situation I’ve encountered similar to leaving for college was Camp Seagull in North Carolina at age 11. Seagull was a seafaring camp where kids would engage in outdoor activities such as motor boating, sailing and target shooting. I remember it like it was yesterday. Scott Davis, the camp director, threw his arm around my shoulder and escorted me to a baseball game to take the edge off missing my parents as they left. I started playing and then proceeded to look around. "Wow this camp is actually alright," I thought to myself. "Mom, Dad, what do guys th.... MOM! DAD! WHERE ARE YOU? Had they actually left? My own parents left without saying goodbye? I couldn't believe it. As I proceeded to break down in hysteria Mr. Davis assured me I would have a great time. After I ran to a distant location I thought to myself, maybe this won't be as bad as I'm making it seem. Umm...actually forget that this is the worst possible thing that could have happened to me.

So after reminiscing on the past and pondering what my response would be when my parents finally got rid of me, my brainstorm wasn't all that positive. These people were my parents and I was going to miss them dearly. Well, the truth is, for some odd reason, as the 5pm meeting deadline on move in day drew closer, I began finding myself wanting my them to just let me be free. The truth of the matter is that I love this place and everything about it. State College has the most homely ambiance to it expect for of course your actual home. Everyone is so kind and helpful in every way. As for the friend situation, I miss all my friends back home but I feel as if I've bonded with kids on my floor in the same way as back in Arlington and am just having an awesome time. I can definitely say now that PSU is my home away from home.