So this is it. A part of me is well aware of what is about to happen: I am going to college. Another part is in deep denial; don't get me wrong, I cannot wait to leave home and finally be on my own. But like most freshmen who are entering this new chapter with me, and for all of those who have come previously, there are a few nagging fears that come with such a huge transition. Here, I have listed my 10 biggest fears for this year. Hopefully, you will be able to relate.

1. Am I going to make it to all my classes on time?

Yes, I know that professors are not always on time, so being a few minutes late isn't a huge deal. But what about when you're attending the University of Illinois, where your college is literally a town itself and you have 10 minutes to get from class to class but they're on opposite sides of the campus (aka a 47 minute walk). And yes, I know there's buses, but I have yet to master that art form.

2. Am I going to get enough food?

I may only be five feet tall but I can eat a lot. Why isn't there a 21 meal a week plan, you know, for people who actually eat three meals a day instead of one but don't quite need an unlimited plan? And what about the whole "you're going to be punished if you take more than one piece of fruit from the cafeteria?" The idea of planning out food robberies kind of sounds exhausting.

3. Am I going to eat too much food?

I know I'm totally contradicting myself, but what I'm more afraid about here is eating the wrong foods and gaining the freshmen 500. I may eat a lot, but I also tend to eat a lot fruits and vegetables and non-processed foods, thanks to the luxury of grocery shopping and home cooked meals. I just hope I can go a semester without outgrowing even my loosest pair of sweats.

4. How am I going to pay for everything I need?

If super pricey tuition wasn't enough, I have been told I will need a lab coat, lab goggles, a "clicker" (what?), and books so expensive they better be decked out in Swarovski crystals. I am a very thrifty and cheap person by nature, yet even I don't think the loose change between my seat cushions could ever cover all of this.

5. Am I just another number?

Depending on where you're going, you may or may not feel like a small fish in a big pond. I, however, am feeling more like very, very tiny minnow in a very large sea filled with sharks. I know that I chose to go to a large University filled with world renowned academics and immense opportunities, but that doesn't mean I still won't feel a little overwhelmed at first, especially with such an intelligent and outstanding student body surrounding me.

6. Are my classes going to be doable?

With a reputation for great academics comes the difficulty and struggle to keep up with such a heavy workload. I always worked really hard in high school, but I know college is different. Was I just barely scraping by in high school and won't be able to manage once the all nighters, midterms and finals come around? Stay tuned.

7. Am I going to make friends?

Not gonna lie, friendships have always been rough for me; I'll start out with a great relationship, but then I'll always end up putting in more effort than my friend and it will turn toxic fairly easily. I think we can all agree that we hope to leave college with our future bridesmaids, our best friends, and our soul sisters.

8. Am I going to miss home too much?

I thought that when it was time to leave for college, I would want to move out as fast as possible. But as I begin to spend more time with my mom and my brother, I realize just how much I'll miss them. Here's to hoping that I don't get too homesick the first month.

9. Will I be able to maintain my childhood friendships?

Regardless of the friends I make in college, there will always be a few people who I would never want to forget from my hometown. Friendships take a lot of work, and I just hope that I as well as my life long friends will be willing to put in the effort to maintain our relationship.

10. Did I make the right choice?

This is a tricky one, and it may be one of the most uncommon fears. You're attending the college you are for a reason, right? Don't get me wrong, U of I is a gorgeous school with so much to offer, but being the indecisive individual I am, I have definitely contemplated whether I made the right choice or not. Well, I guess I will see. Here's to four years of making mistakes, discovering what's right (and what's totally wrong), and most importantly, getting over my fears.