When you're applying to college's in high school, it's hard to imagine that someday soon, you'll actually be moving away from home and starting up a new life for yourself. At least, that's how it was for me.

Moving away from home and saying goodbye to the people I love was easily one of hardest things I've ever had to do. It's a huge step and as much as you may feel prepared to start the next chapter, you're never truly prepared for the moment reality sinks in.

So, I moved to ASU. I did it.

If I told you my transition went smoothly, I'd be lying.

Move-in day was the hardest day. I dealt with constant anxiety throughout the entirety of the day and had multiple breakdowns. It wasn't until the end of the day when all had settled that I finally started to feel okay.

But, everyone does have their moment, whether it's the very first day or even the third day when all settles in and life actually hits. It's perfectly normal.

While the change may be hard, it actually does start to get better.

Come my second and third day on campus, things actually started to feel like the new "normal."

Faces have begun to look familiar. The constant flow of school events has helped to make meeting other freshmen much easier.

It was nerve-wracking at first just thinking of throwing myself out there to meet other people. But, the truth is, everyone else actually feels the exact same way as you do.

With events still going on through the next week and fall session just around the corner, I have no doubt in my mind that my time at ASU will only get better.

And I'll embrace these next four years with open arms.