As you begin to forge new directions in college, it might be important to examine the nature and extent of your connections with others. Transitions are expected to be stressful, and often painful. Becoming connected with others, and developing a stable interpersonal support system for yourself in your new environment, can help you navigate new waters with greater ease and comfort.
Man is by nature a social animal.
Most people, when deprived of meaningful, human interactions, function less effectively. It s normal to want to belong and to find a place for oneself with and among others. Although some would say that being a student is not stressful, many academic programs are very stressful. When you combine those stressors with the adaptations needed to cope in a new environment, most students can use the entire social support and encouragement they can get. Be sure to maintain contact with those individuals whether they are here or on the other side of the globe.