Post Move-In

[popo_licious]

Hello, everyone! :D As of yesterday evening, I’m officially all moved into my dorm and ready to start school! I’ve got most of my stuff unpacked, my new computer is running smoothly—for the most part, I’m getting along with my roommate alright (Example: tonight is Coffee-Pot Ramen and Olympics Night, since our meal plans don’t kick in until tomorrow) and I’ve already managed to meet up with a friend I made at orientation. I also learned that the captain of my robotics team for the 2007-2008 season is living in my dorm, as I accidentally closed the elevator door on his father during move-in. XD Despite the lack of air-conditioning, my bed is by the window and there’s been a nice breeze these last few days, so I’m keeping cool and comfortable. (The words biggest window fan is also behind my head, so that’s good too. XD )

HEAVY SIGH

I’m also really, really homesick. It’s not the fact that I have to share a bathroom with a bunch of strangers, or that my living space is about a hundred times smaller than what I’m used to; I just really miss my family, to be honest. If the four of us had to share this little dorm room, I’d still be perfectly happy—proof that home really is where the heart is. And as I told my dad over the phone a little while ago, the day can stretch out to be pretty long when you don’t have too many folks to talk to. My door has been open almost the entire time I’ve been here, but it hasn’t really helped me make friends with anyone new, at least not yet. Everyone else has their doors closed so… I can’t really pop my head and introduce myself, or even say “hi” while walking down the hall. Still, I’m sure things will get better. Right now everyone is still moving in, and I see about as many parents passing my door as kids.

Anyways, I just wanted to let everyone know that I’m okay and moved in. Please leave a comment… I need to talk to people I know! Pictures will be up soon enough.:)

Love,
Popo

Comments

[mike-wot.livejournal.com]

Well, I hope you'll be able to adjust to your new surroundings quickly. *is still getting used to living in an apartment*

[hooves.livejournal.com]

Man, your post made me feel nervous FOR YOU. I can't imagine living in a dorm. I think I'd rather die than share my living space with strangers. But I think maybe it's just me. I mean, I'm a bit strange like that, and not very trusting. Plus I prefer to cook for myself whenever possible. It would drive me nuts if I didn't have a stove and pots and pans whenever I wanted them. Like when I might randomly decide fried potatoes sound really good. D=

And yeah, I've never figured out how people really meet other people in college. I guess saying "hello" in the halls is the best way to start. Smiling at people a little, et cetera. But still...

Good luck. I hope you and your roomie get along really well during the year, and I hope you meet some really great people in your classes. ^_^ *HUGS*

[laylea.livejournal.com]

Your nervousness will last for the first few weeks, but it will slowly ebb away as you get more and more into the semester. You should start branching out into on-campus clubs when you feel comfortable, you'll meet more people and it'll help fill empty spots in your day. :)

[superbus.livejournal.com]

I'll spare you the flames about to eminate from me towards the rest of the staff at FESS, then (they don't apply to you, so just hide in a basement until I shake out the idiot that cost us two days in posts). XD

Essentially, the best thing to do about homesickness is to make your current home your "home". Don't give yourself an idle moment if you can help it! Find people to hang out with, activities to do (I'm guessing VT has places and programmes set up especially for incoming Freshmen), and basically, load yourself up until you become more comfortable with things. And remember, you're going to VT, which is RELATIVELY close to your actual home; on long weekends and vacations, it doesn't take much until you're back home. XD

[laurak23.livejournal.com]

Don't worry, things will get better. :) It's always awkward those first few days where, like you said, there are just as many moms and dads milling about as kids. Once you start classes and eat in the cafeteria you'll make more friends.

Wow, does your building not have AC??

[samuraiter.livejournal.com]

*chuckles*

Apartment for me, dorm for Popo. Let me know if you have any questions, 'kay?

[ahnxlazyman.livejournal.com]

Called it, I'm pretty sure I mentioned earlier that You'd get homesick, or maybe I'm feeling very mean right now.

Sorry.

xD moved in? I didnt even get to say goodbye!

but need not worry? it's only the first couple days, it's like, coming into high school and you didnt meet up with anyone you remember. you're kind of lost in the hallways trying to find room 123.(I believe that's a math classroom)

as the late "old" andrew nguyen once said "GLHF"

[highrollercsno.livejournal.com]

My new apartment has been fun, but I really do miss my old dorms a lot actually. Our dorm building had air conditioning and heating, but one "head" person controlled it for everyone.

The best thing to do is talk to the people living next to you and walk around. While driving around campus last night I saw a ton of freshman groups walking together(and I did that too last year). And if you meet a few people and walk and talk, you quickly build the ground work so you can talk to them again and again. I lucked out with an awesome hallway of people, but I'd wait till your mandatory hall meeting. They usually suggest you leave your doors open(I know you have been I'm surprized more people haven't) and people usually start doing that. And eh, I was homesick too, but once you get comfortable and make a crew of people you see regularly, it should be no problem.