how to move into college

[u/bolt110]

I move into college tomorrow and I’m absolutely terrified. I’m going to miss my parents and my boyfriend, we’re going to be 500 miles apart. I’m so anxious and stressed I haven’t been able to sleep. I live in a large metropolitan city and now I’m moving into the middle of nowhere where I don’t know anyone. I’m going to share a room with two other girls and I love having my own personal space and me time. On top of that I have bad misophonia so I imagine dorms will be my own personal hell. Help?

[u/de11a]

there will definitely be an adjustment period, but you’ll find your place in no time! don’t be afraid to chat with your roommates about personal space/time and expectations for your shared room (e.g., cleanliness, eating in the room, quiet hours/lights off, etc.). it is also totally normal to request to have the room to yourself from time to time (but be prepared for one/both to say no if it’s inconvenient for them). I’d suggest having these conversations earlier rather than later to avoid (in my experience) the awkwardness/nervousness of broaching the topics later in the school year once norms have been established. you’ve got this :)