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September always feels like a fresh start to me, and this year even more so. My sister and I are both freshmen, but she is in high school and I am about to start college. It is kind of annoying though to be a freshman again after just being a senior.
          My sister started high school a few days ago and soon I am moving into my college dorm. It is definitely bittersweet, I am excited for college and have been told how great it is by a lot of people, but I am nervous as well. I am trying to think of this as a new beginning, and a new chapter in my life instead of the end of my life with my family. I feel like going to college is seen as meaning never seeing or spending time with your family and friends again, never being able to be home etc., but that is not true, yes you have to take care of yourself and it helps to be mature and responsible, but there are a lot of people who will, can, & want to help you.  You aren't going to see your family every day, but technology has made it very easy to keep in touch (you'll just have to find the time to in your busy schedule). My mom who is pretty opposed to so much technology had me teach her the basics of texting so she can stay in touch with my sister and I since my sister is addicted to it. I know I will miss my family but they're only a phone, or facetime, or skype call away.
           There is also the horror and beauty of not really knowing anyone. It is scary and nerve wracking that's for sure, but everyone is in the same boat. No one will have friends but you will all be looking for them and making them.  I am worried about making friends but I am certain I will meet some great people and make friends and you will too. (I also like to remind myself that worrying doesn't do anything and it will all work out.)
          I'm sure I'll be homesick, but there are a lot of activities planned to keep us (freshmen)  busy and everyone who has been to/goes to college says its their home away from home, and that they would love to go back.
          College is supposed to be some of the best years of a person's life, hopefully that's true for me (and you as well), we will see!