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Why I Believe Moving Away For College is a Great Thing

Moving away from home can be a scary thing, but it is an awesome experience!

Catherine Linnihan
Oct 10, 2016
Mississippi College
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Why I Believe Moving Away For College is a Great Thing
Catherine Linnihan

When I first thought about moving away from home to go to college, I was scared because of all the uncertainties about moving away, especially not being with my parents every day. The more I started to think about it, however, the more I was comfortable about moving away.

Once I made a decision about where I wanted to attend college, I was so excited about moving in and living on campus, and in fact, I am still excited that I can live on campus. Once I moved in, reality crept in and I realized I was living on campus for good and that my parents were not with me to help me out with anything that I needed.

Moving away from home has taught me how to get out of my comfort zone! I have learned how to manage my time, money, friends and homework. If I were at home, I would have not socialized with my friends as I do now. Just by being in college for two and a half months, I have made some great friendships that I know will last forever! I have learned how to manage my money for food that I probably do not need, but it is worth it!

I have also learned about my identity. My identity is in Christ and not in thing. I have seen God work through me with just the simple and small things since I have moved to college. I have already learned how to live my faith out and be obedient in His callings that He has for me. Even though I am here at college to earn a degree, I am still going to have fun with my friends and do things that I want to do. To be honest, if I were still at home, I would not have a great time enjoying college and the experience like I am now.



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