conv: My oldest is leaving for college next week I'm scared for her to go into the real world but I am positive she will be ok in the end. My daughter is officially all grown up she is leaving and going off to college next week.  Are you excited or will it be lonely?  In between I am very positive that she will be ok but just the thought of your first born going into the real world away from you is scary a little but I know she will be just fine.  Yeah that is scary. I am sure she will do great things though!