Hello everyone, today I decided to write about preparing yourself mentally to leave home. Home is the place with your parents/loved ones and that’s all we have ever known. I personally am terrified to leave my parents and my home, but I’m also ready. We’ve been groomed and prepared for this moment for 18 years. Here are some tips & tricks to help you prepare for moving out.
- Keep an open mind
- Know that it is okay to ask for help
- Know that it is okay to get homesick
- You can always visit home on the weekends
- Already know what you need for your dorm/place to live, and buy it
- Meet people online (using college group chats) before you go to insure that you have friends there before the move
- Do research on the place you are going before you leave
- Adopt time management skills before you move
- Attend orientation to understand what you’re going to go through
- Know ways before hand to get involved
Thanks for reading everyone, and I hope everything goes smoothly as we all transition into our new chapters of life. Enjoy time with family and friends as much as possible, and good luck with your future plans.
Lots of love,
Mady
Well done Mady.