As summer quickly comes to an end, college students are preparing for their return to school. A new school year means new clothes, new back-to-school supplies, and if you are like me, a new school. As an incoming freshman at Bloomsburg University, this summer has been filled with paperwork, orientation, and anxiety about going off to college.

1. Leaving Home.

Yes, mom and dad I am going to miss you. Our parents have been with us since day one and suddenly we are expected to go off and live on our own. This is the time where we put everything you have taught us to the test and hope we can achieve greatness. Not only are we leaving our parents, but we are leaving our pets too. Who am I going to snuggle with me on rainy days? Who am I going to have long, meaningful conversations with on late night walks?

2. Roommates.

Going to college means moving in a dorm and moving in a dorm means having a roommate. You never hear the success stories of applying for a random roommate, all you hear are the horror stories. Is this person going to be our new best friend or an enemy? Will they turn out our some weird psycho who watches you while you sleep? Probably not.

3. Social Life.

We all know parties are huge in college but they are not the reason you are there. Finding the balance between school work and having a social can be difficult, especially without your parents there to help schedule your time. Going to parties in college may or may not involve alcohol. Drinking is overwhelming and can get you into a lot of trouble if you are not careful. Being social though, does not just involve parties. It includes going out and getting involved. But just how many clubs and teams do I join?

4. College Classes.

This is not high school anymore. There is not a dress code, you can call your professors by their first names, this is the real deal. So, just how hard is it going to be? If you are like me, it takes a few classes to get to know the teacher and to figure out how to prepare for the class. With such little time, there is no way I can do that now. In high school, the grades mattered to get into college, but now the grades matter to further our future.

5. Food.

NO MORE HOME COOKED MEALS!