Mom won't be here to remind you, but in these matters, she would be right. Help is available through such agencies as the Counseling Center, the library, the Wellness Center, academic advisors, the Writing Center, Residence Halls and chaplains. If you are coming to Miami from distant places, you can expect to feel some homesickness, so continue to communicate with your families and, if possible, plan a midterm trip home or a family visit to you in Miami. Roommate conflicts often occur. Try to accommodate to your roommate and remember you will be able to choose your own roommate or et a single room after your first year.
College is a transition phase between adolescence and adulthood.
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