In two weeks, I will be leaving for school and it is safe to say I am freaking out. These are just a few of the thoughts going through my head right now that I am almost in college. I hope I am not the only one freaking out about the stupidest things.

1. Is this necessary?

Yes, college is necessary I know but part of me just wants to quit school because I have been going to it for fifteen years. Furthering my education is high on my priority list, but as a girl from a suburb of Chicago traveling to the East coast for college, I am starting to regret my decision of going so far. But, I am excited to learn new things and experience a whole new city.

2. How will I balance my life?

School, friends, parties. There is a lot to balance and now being forced to do it all my own it is scary. There is a lot that I have to think about. Learning from past mistakes, I know school is important, but it will be easy to get caught up in social life. I have spent countless nights google'ing time management tips, and yes I know it will be helpful to spend time studying and keeping set schedules. Now that I am leaving I do not have my parents to lean on so much and as many people know and I will soon find out adulting is hard.

3. What if my roommates suck?

It will be hard learning to live with other people that I am not related to. Learning to tell them what I am doing and sharing the space in the dorm room will be tough, but it will have to be navigated. Finding a good balance with my future roommates will be something that will be found and I am excited to have people to share clothes with and go out to eat constantly.

4.Will I lose touch with my friends from high school?

After four years with my main girls, it is going to be hard leaving them behind. We all chose to go to different schools (and nowhere close). It will be hard not seeing them daily, but we have unbreakable bonds and I will always see them when I am home for breaks, but college is a time to make new friends and new connections.

5. What will I do the first week without making friends quite yet?

What will I do with barely knowing anyone on campus. I am nervous that I am going to be so lonely. But it will all work itself out eventually I guess. Orientation is going to rock and I have heard from people older than I, orientation will be some good memories.