10 WORST COLLEGE FRESHMAN MISTAKES | College student advice | Freshman mistakes to avoid in college

[@marrydeaustria7220]

I don’t get why some people don’t go to class like you paid thousands of dollars to attend college-

[@Mookie908]

Probably forced, therefore they have no motivation

[@SudeshKumar-jz2xd]

Because sometimes professors are so rude to students

[@ren_cool_guy]

because sometimes your just SO out of it that ur like yeah if i go to class today i'm gonna turn into a dry cactus

[@gvantsasakaruli9900]

as a European, what thousands of dollars do you be talking about???

[@gummy5862]

Sometimes going to class is just super worthless and you don’t really learn anything, especially a lot of gen eds. I would not go to my English class as often as I do if she didn’t take attendance.

[@elizavetaskulskaia1320]

0:42 - eat healthy. 1:42 - get to know your campus 2:30 - don't cram! 3:15 - don't buy new textbooks 4:12 - keep and use your syllabus. 4:47 - get to know your professors. 6:34 - BE SAFE AT PARTIES. 7:15 - make new friends!!! 8:36 - don't go home too often!

[@avaresio73]

thank you for breaking it down!

[@handlebendover]

@@avaresio73 the don't cram part is what i did it's helpful to study in advance AS WELL AS CRAMMING just don't pull an all nighter wake up a few hours before the test to cram more info in so you'll be refreshed for example the test is at 8:00 AM ok so you could sleep all day and wake up at night and study all night till 8:00 AM that way you get refreshed right before the test and you are not sleepy

[@handlebendover]

@@avaresio73 I did a cram and all nighter and passed my test but I'm in high school though Adderall and coffee could help you I'm not sure if weed can help memory ??

[@candy5224]

What does syllabus mean?

[@Toyotaguru]

@@candy5224 bless it

[@bobbyswanson3498]

a good tip is taking the time and effort to build healthy eating and exercise habits during senior year of highschool and summer. its made me pretty confident about not gaining weight this fall bc i’m already used to healthier habits and won’t have to learn them once i get there

[@avaresio73]

This is such great advice and absolutely true! Building healthy habits is so important no matter what stage of life youre in :)

[@briasa4357]

i agree and started doing this my senior year too- after graduation LOL. better late than never

[@meganjohnson816]

I am a senior right now and video really is going to help me as I go to college!!

[@avaresio73]

Megan Johnson im so glad to hear it!!!

[@nalbinalbii888]

update? how are you? ❤

[@MariaMangru]

I've been watching these kinds of videos for years preparing for my freshman year but now it's online :')

[@avaresio73]

Maria Mangru omg no Im so sorry 😭😭

[@olvisreyes6852]

this is the mf one I’ve been a college freshman since the 6th grade🥺🥺this is truthfully depressing #2020

[@anouksarma9326]

I felt this, Me too:(

[@rainscalleia5182]

I feel you

[@nitikafrancis340]

Dude literally my exact situation :/

[@bastetille]

me who is going to college to get away from home: 😐

[@avaresio73]

erin trust me i feel you on that one hahahaha

[@abigaillail2320]

im about to be a senior in high school but im already watching college tips and dorm tours lol! thank you for this video because i learned a lot from it!!!

[@sweetpea27]

Solution to the #1 problem: Go to a college far enough away that it would be extremely hard to go home. For example, you wouldn’t want to have to fly home from a college all the way across the country because it takes too much time and effort, plus it’s expensive.

[@avaresio73]

Very true!

[@mariamshah338]

Then you have to pay for out of state tuition. That’s not cheap and not everyone’s parents will pay for that.

[@mdominguez3891]

@@mariamshah338 if it's possible to recieveve sufficient out of state financial aid or scholarships (merit or need-based) then it's more plausible 👍

[@goodboi1232]

Dont take 8am classes, especially if you’re commuting. Talking from experience here lol.

[@keatonsilver2662]

Lol i signed up yesterday for classes and i start every day at 8am... probably shoulda talked to someone before doing that lol.

[@avaresio73]

oh DEFINITELY! The only people who should take 8ams are like true morning people lol

[@goodboi1232]

@@keatonsilver2662 uh oh goodluck XD, dont worry it will be definitely an experience for you

[@amaya6147182424]

The class I need to take this semester starts at 8 and starts at 7 on Tuesdays.. I’m screwed

[@theowild2524]

I had no choice!! so excited!! :)))))))

[@jujus.strawb]

im still just a sophomore but i’m hooked on college videos 😭😭 ty for posting this its so helpful!!!

[@jennsters]

It's so true!! Going home is going to be so easy to think about but you have to push through! In the end it makes the process so worth it! I love your truthfulness girly!

[@avaresio73]

Jennstersss oh yes its definitely hard to not go home but its def necessary!!💖💖

[@durgajhansi3363]

I am an international student and I was skeptical about literally everything,all aspects;but now at least I got to know what not to do. Thank you ❤.

[@nickolaslelii1059]

The dining hall habits literally killed me. The freshman 15 is way too real! I loved the video!

[@avaresio73]

Nickolas Lelii agh so real!!!

[@abigale3629]

Brooo I’m a senior rn and I think I’m screwed. I’m about to go to ECU in the fall and I don’t know a single soul going to ECU.

[@avaresio73]

You will make friends i promise!

[@tier1tech]

There's a lot of people who don't know anyone either! During the first few weeks try to talk to as many people as possible and try to make friends during that time, everyone else will be trying to do the same thing, so it works out!

[@taniam3037]

Go on your school page and don't be scared to message them! I am also a senior in high school and I've made many friends from my school's instagram. You got this!!!!

[@clairecrozier4785]

Hey girl! I’m going somewhere that I don’t know ANYONE either! I’ll be there this fall. I would suggest going on your schools Facebook page. They make snapchat group chats on there all the time just join a few or just post “hey who wants put in a snap chat gc? Comment your username and I’ll add you!” I promise you so many people will answer you. That’s how I made a lot of acquaintances! And then I’ve made friends just adding people on snap bc people post like little introduction posts on the Facebook page. Follow people on insta and add people on snap. Then you’ll see familiar faces in the fall and you can be like oh I think I follow you from the Facebook page!! That’s also how I met my roommate, and as long as you have a roommate you two can always go make friends together!!

[@abigale3629]

Claire Rose BIG BET AHA TYSM :D

[@miracleayeee]

Bro go to class because if you think about it you are wasting either your money or tax/school dollars from not going to lectures 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@avaresio73]

Miracle Awonuga that’s facts👏🏻

[@flawlesly8502]

So sad that my freshman year ended up like this, with a whole pandemic going on😭😭

[@avaresio73]

Flawlesly ugh i know it really sucks😭😭i feel so bad for the seniors

[@flawlesly8502]

Alyssa Varesio OMG ME TOO!! They won’t even have a grad ceremony :(( I would cryyyy

[@avaresio73]

Flawlesly ugh that is so sad😭its so strange how this is affecting everyone in such different ways

[@The89009]

most of my college classes are online i wont even get to go to class:(( it worries me cause that's one of the ways you meet people

[@flawlesly8502]

mia sane maybe check if your classes are hybrid ?? I know some of mine are so I still get to go to class :))

[@sarahs2446]

Haha I already know how long it takes to get to my classes, the amount of time it takes to get from my bed to my desk.... gotta love covid making all my college classes online...

[@avaresio73]

Sarah s omg no😭😭😭mine are too!

[@jacquelinetucker1050]

This video is so great for my daughter who is entering college

[@deliamontilla3703]

1:02 "its really hard to not gain weight" me: *laughs in fast metabolism*

[@avaresio73]

Delia Montilla omg i was talking about this with my coworker the other day- its so hard for me to not gain weight but she has the opposite situation

[@Buzzybeebuzzybee]

@@avaresio73 is this power of God😂

[@ellet9180]

Literally me lmao

[@sophieminter0]

Same

[@ashleysnow594]

Same here!

[@enveehigh7279]

I have social anxiety omg this is terrifying 😭😭😭😭😭

[@lavenderixi]

Going to college in fall soon so this is really great!!❤️❤️ I’m going to community college so I can take most of the tips!

[@avaresio73]

Lavenderixi im so glad its helpful!

[@kaialee754]

Wow this was so helpful- I can tell you put a ton of thought into it! Thank you so much!

[@Sonya_hue77]

If you decided to go home every weekend honestly just go to college where you can live at home since there is no point paying for a dorm then

[@_bambi.ambie_1936]

What if you have s boyfriend

[@theowild2524]

I've heard the recommendation to leave high school everything behind a bajillion times and I just don't get it. I'm proud of the things I did in highschool, and I literally (I mean that in the sense of actuality, not emphasis) cannot imagine my life without them. They aren't my friends, they're my family, and I'm not going to leave them behind just to ~~expand my horizons~~ or whatever. Networking is nice and all, but so is the love my friends and I have for each other. I'm sick of feeling like I shouldn't still be talking with them on a daily basis just because we aren't in highschool anymore.

[@avaresio73]

Theo Wild i definitely understand this as i had a really difficult time with this too! I dont think i really explained myself well in that tip, and what i really meant to say is that you shouldnt be skipping out on opportunities in college to sit in your room for hours talking to your home friends. Its definitely okay to keep talking to them and stay in touch, and you can expand your horizons while still maintaining a close relationship with them! It takes a balance that was definitely difficult for me to learn, but i think by *slightly* loosening my attachment helped me breathe a little bit and made the adjustment a lot easier in the long run

[@juliananberry]

Well, luckily it’s a 6 hour drive home…. So that won’t be too bad of a problem.

[@sanaazoe5695]

oop- im literally going to a college that is 20min from my house 💀 i was rlly bouta pull up once a week for dinner wit tha fam

[@melkmelo8448]

I would, if I could 😂

[@Sara-hj8en]

Is that too far from u? Cuz it seems that in USA everything is too far from everything JSJSJSJ

[@tamarabutler7634]

I live in Chicago and I’m going to school in Florida in the fall..trust me not going home won’t be a problem 😂

[@avaresio73]

Omg LOL yeah youre good

[@samuelhealy7672]

just a note abt eating on campus: any food that nourishes your body is good food (hint: all food nourishes your body). If eating healthy makes you feel healthy then all the power to ya! Look into different eating options at the dining hall. But the transition into college can be hard and just giving your body nutrients is all that really matters. Don't sweat this whole idea of the freshman 15 and just listen to your body

[@taigha105]

Im doing dual enrollment so rn im a high school junior but a college freshie (in second sem now) so its a but harder for me to do these but yea these are all def true

[@avaresio73]

Taigh Address good for you for taking initiative!

[@brookekenworthey8667]

Dual enrollment is the best. I took my entire freshman year of college my junior and senior years. Saves a lot of time and money

[@erinwooge1129]

As someone who is living at home during college and commuting the thirty minutes to University, something tells me I should go home😂😂

[@kirbythenoob]

I’m 16 and starting university this fall and I’m so worried lol

[@avaresio73]

Jéanna Dee aw why are you worried?

[@kirbythenoob]

Alyssa Varesio I’m just young

[@rebeccachassin4498]

Don’t be afraid to reach out to your professors and tell them. I did duel enrollment and I told my professors that I (at the time) am a high school student and they were so understanding

[@leemeenie7170]

I'm starting my college from next month I'm pretty nervous but yea this video helped me calm down a lot thankss! ❤

[@Ppetree_art]

Her pulling her hair back is just such a mood tho-

[@jfaad]

Thanks for this insight even tho I'm not going to college in the US, but I find the video really useful and still very relatable. E V S

[@avaresio73]

so glad you liked it!

[@JacobyVolleyball]

These are all spot on!

[@avaresio73]

Im glad to hear it!! I made all of these mistakes myself hhaha

[@yuna4062]

I mean, I would like to not go home when I'll be in college, but my parents want to so I don't get to choose

[@joyasaxena9976]

When your parents say, “you have to call me every day.”

[@avaresio73]

Joya Saxena calling everyday just for a super quick checkup is fine! What i really meant was like dont have hour long phone convos everyday

[@fashionbyvic]

So true!!! Allnighters are pointless for me! If I don't know it the day before, I'm not going to know it on the exam!

[@avaresio73]

Exactly its so important to remember!

[@aniab2947]

EVS! these were a lot of tips i havent heard before so thanks

[@avaresio73]

I really try to make my content mostly unique and helpful to a lot of people so that makes me super happy!

[@welvpirates]

EVS Such a great video. My daughter is going away to college this fall. I am definitely going to make her watch this video 👍🏻😊

[@avaresio73]

Momlc2001 thank you! I hope she likes it!

[@tallulahrose3850]

i’m starting college soon and i’m hoping i’m gonna be able to go in person. if new jersey can enter phase 3 of reopening soon, i will. however, they have gotten rid of roommates, student activities/clubs, large gatherings and most in person instruction. i’m honestly really scared because i don’t know how i’m supposed to make friends if there’s no way for me to interact with other people, really. i’m hoping everything works out

[@avaresio73]

tallulah pentecost tallulah pentecost i feel so bad for all of the incoming freshmen because I know things are going to be so different but I know the schools are doing the best they can to try to retain some form of on campus social life

[@lianneduran2231]

ahh! incoming freshman @ uconn this fall!! thanks for this

[@avaresio73]

Omg go huskies! Welcome!

[@meganpreston1420]

Thank you so much for this video! You got right to the point, and there was no filler! I’m a new sub! 💕

[@avaresio73]

omg thank you megan!!!!!

[@thunderpocky6034]

I was worried about the going home part, so I litterly searched up the furthest college from my hometown 😂

[@magnoliablossom4750]

I’m a HS Sophomore, watching this for...some reason??? Still seems really helpful. Thanks for making such a concise video! I’ll probably be back in two years lol

[@kaylie5735]

Yeah same I'll be going into 9th grade

[@wendymartinez7685]

Kaylie Young I remember that was me and my best friend last year , bro the years flew and now we off to college

[@kaylie5735]

@@wendymartinez7685 it's sad how you childhood years just go by so quickly

[@l.boushard5238]

it's been two years... are you back 👀

[@magnoliablossom4750]

@@l.boushard5238 well, thanks for reminding me! haha

[@brendamercedesmata]

EVS!!! Really enjoyed this video! Thank you so much for all your advice!

[@Godongo]

EVS I think I'll always go home because there is literally nothing to do at college. I mean honestly, nothing. I go to a very small campus, and I am thinking of transferring to a bigger college which I have always wanted to go to! (The size isn't why I am transferring!)

[@calebkidd506]

EVS- Also thank you for these tips I really needed them !!!

[@avaresio73]

ayeeeee EVS!!

[@argisellek9249]

Thank you so much for the helpful video!

[@samrakita4279]

My worst college mistake was locking myself out of my dorm while wearing only my bathrobe...ON MY VERY FIRST NIGHT

[@avaresio73]

Omg noooo😭😭😭😭one time i locked myself out in a towel too!! So embarrassing 😂

[@samrakita4279]

@@avaresio73 I had to go down to the front desk to call the RA's. I now keep a sticky note on my door saying "GET YOUR KEYS"

[@lpm127]

This is so helpful, thank you so much!!

[@avaresio73]

L. Poague Im so glad you liked it!

[@kiileetsoku2397]

So helpful! Thanks

[@superdeadlyfrog]

thank you for the video :)!!!

[@SuperShakirawakawaka]

I barely made friends in high school because I felt like I was competing with my classmates so I’m gonna make it a goal to get to know people in college 😊

[@avaresio73]

thats a great goal and a great mindset to have!

[@Yara-o3h1j]

@@avaresio73 o

[@wensleymompremier7132]

I appreciated your advices I am also going to UCONN #Freshman year 😀

[@brimaeda]

my first day is august 25th but i think I’m gonna LOSE the freshman 15 because I’m a commuter student in nyc and all the walking I’m gonna have to do is crazy😭

[@avaresio73]

Hey nothing wrong with a walkable commute!

[@monaiking7270]

great video babes

[@jazminemoore6916]

I appreciate you for this!

[@avaresio73]

jazmine moore I appreciate YOU!

[@ducttaperosey2246]

EVS now, i'm new here, so i will most likely be binging any and all of your room and college vids now 😅

[@mysticfox6471]

This is like the 6th video i've watched where its been said to not have a vehicle on campus freshman year and I just think it's funny because I start college in August and I'm going to have a vehicle on campus only because the college i'm going to is 3 hours away from home, near the state border, and near a big city. Needless to say I won't be making a ton of trips home because 4 lane highways scare me and weekend traffic is crazy there.

[@KarilynnGiselle]

I just graduated college and ALL of these tips are a must!

[@avaresio73]

Karilynn Giselle Im glad you agree!

[@katesiphone]

This was such a helpful video! Thanks for posting this in the umass Facebook group :))

[@avaresio73]

Of course im so glad you liked it!!!

[@spokenbydani]

You were really helpful!

[@avaresio73]

Glad you think so!

[@fallfanaticstudent]

The last one really hit hard. I am going instate and decided to get a car and learn to drive but I think I could hold off more. I would of never thought of that.

[@alexandrahawaii364]

Will be going to UCONN in the fall and this was really helpful !!

[@avaresio73]

Alexandra Hawaii omg yay future husky!

[@alexandrahawaii364]

Alyssa Varesio yessss go huskies!! 💙🤍

[@yakult.t]

Omg I’m going to UConn too!

[@zafrajoanafaith2376]

This is making me a little nervous, I'm a freshman college this year, we'll be going back to school this 2nd semester, and this will be the first time I'll be away from home so I'm nervous, I'm introverted and have social anxiety too, I hope I can do this

[@etheldvoskin6655]

I'm an incoming freshman at UConn and I love your videos!! In another video, you mentioned that you are a premed student double majoring and even have a minor, all while being a part of a lot of other things on campus. Would you be able to make a video on study tips/time management tips! (I'm also coming in as pre-med)

[@avaresio73]

Ethel Dvoskin hi!! I will definitely consider it!!!

[@williamgiron3186]

Idk bout that last tip. On campus tuition is on average about 40k on top of normal tuition. Numbers are higher if you aren’t a resident of the state. Living back home is definitely more financially manageable than being that much in debt

[@avaresio73]

My last tip wasn’t in regard to whether one should live on campus or not- it was in regard to students who are already living on campus. Its without a doubt that it’s cheaper to live at home, but for on-campus students my #1 recommendation is to not go home because it makes the adjustment more difficult

[@williamgiron3186]

Oh wow I did not expect such a quick response. Sorry if I came off a bit bitchy. But yeah I been wanting to go to an out of state institution for the longest time ever and have the grades to do so. But I was disheartened after learning the cost of boarding and out of state tuition. How did you manage?

[@avaresio73]

William Giron Im very fortunate that I got a lot of scholarships and am In-state so my parents were able to cover the majority of my tuition- honestly if you want to go out of state the best thing you can do is try to get an Honors scholarship if your school offers it and try to get tons of local scholarships that organizations near you offer!

[@williamgiron3186]

Alyssa Varesio thanks for the info! Thankfully, my state university is pretty good (Arizona State University) and my family is willing to help. On top of that I may have scholarship opportunities and financial aid helping me so I’m pretty relieved that I don’t have to be as competitive anymore as the universities I wanted to attend were quite selective, So it relieves a lot a stress. Thanks for the reply and have a great rest of your day

[@mariajuliamarinho1243]

a m a z I n g tips! thank you

[@avaresio73]

Maria Júlia Marinho of course!! I’m glad you liked them!

[@layan6932]

I am a highschool senior so I wrote what u said to remember them before college

[@avaresio73]

I really think these tips will be helpful!

[@roblox_honeybun2489]

One thing that I don’t get is the car thing what if we need to go out or go get food you don’t have a car so you just have to walk

[@avaresio73]

Baby Angel yes when i was a freshman/sophomore I walked everywhere, if it was too far i got an uber or took a zipcar! But honestly i never really left campus to “go out” shopping and if i wanted food i just went to the dhall or ordered takeout

[@roblox_honeybun2489]

Alyssa Varesio But what if you want to buy some actual food from the grocery store like Walmart or target

[@avaresio73]

Baby Angel i was lucky to have a price chopper that was a 10-15 min walk from my dorm but most campuses offer gopuff which will deliver groceries directly to your dorm building! My friend jess has a code RIES10 you can use for $10 off your first order, and you can also take a zipcar if your school has that!

[@roblox_honeybun2489]

Alyssa Varesio thx but what college you go to I’m going to the Florida State one Just wondering if we might have the same abilities as you do

[@keren20012]

Thanks!!❤

[@megandooley4467]

hey girl i’m a small youtuber && obsessed w your channel!

[@yoshiisasher]

EVS! Great! Thanks!!

[@lilgriffin4675]

The “not going home” part is a 50/50 cuz some people need to take care of their pets and stuff cuz the family aren’t doing enough. Your pet is alone for all that time you are away and they are not getting the attention they would need. So I think it is worth to come visit your beloved pets as much as possible and keep things in check in the household.

[@cindihannes7248]

EVS Pretty helpful watching with my daughter (Texas A&M freshman 2020). Thanks for helping with tips she won’t hear me say.

[@avaresio73]

Cindi Hannes aw I wish her the best of luck! Have her reach out to me on Instagram if she was any more questions!

[@aussiehannie]

E V S💗 thank you for all the tips!🤍

[@avaresio73]

Of course! Thank you for watching!🥰

[@lawanmukhim609]

EVS I stayed till the end of the video✨

[@samt2840]

My mom wants to call me once a week every week. I’m reading that. I’d rather every other week or once a month. Also I’m a 1st year this fall.

[@rainaashley8561]

is there any accesses to a kitchen in most college dorms??? I cook when I get stressed lmao

[@yoloturtle8330]

I am a stress baker I don’t usually eat it and I pawn of the sweet treats on people but it calms me down.

[@avaresio73]

it really depends on the school and dorm! some uconn dorms have a kitchenette but honestly most don't :( i cook when I'm stressed too so I TOTALLY get it- I would usually make one of my older friends let me use their kitchen, or I would use my microwave and try to get creative haha

[@mauropereira187]

What if you still live in your home and drive to college everyday? Is it different

[@dr.suezettealoysiaandcarla1664]

"Orange is the Happiest Color" ~Frank Sinatra "Walking Distance to the Riverwalk" ~AloysiaAndAvery, InITTogether 🍊

[@siobhanlowe9396]

great video !! :))

[@avaresio73]

Thank you so much!!

[@unpredictablemike5914]

🔥 subbed

[@07viiper74]

Im still in highschool but also excited for college! thank you for these tips! E V S 😊💖

[@avaresio73]

07Viiper aww that makes me so happy🥰🥰🥰evs!

[@sondialuve]

EVSSSSSS🥰🥰I lived in ct the first 12 years of my life and then I moved to Florida and I’m a freshman in high school and I’m rlly thinking about going back there for college??? I don’t know if I should or shouldn’t but I feel like I should take the risk😬

[@avaresio73]

Amanda C. Definitely consider it as an option! You have plenty of time to think about it though

[@taniyha1130]

How do I find someone to cosign my loan so I can go to college. My parents got denied and I don't know who else to ask

[@yaz1163]

Me getting high 80’s in high school with stock knowledge. College: We don’t do that here.

[@buzzelitestudios4544]

Can some remind me to come back in 5 years please (that’s my senior year. Late 2025. I graduate 2026 though)

[@amyfinsta4712]

Hii, do you recommend taking all 15 hour classes in a semester ?!

[@avaresio73]

amy finsta do you mean 15 credits?

[@amyfinsta4712]

Alyssa Varesio yes sorry!

[@amyfinsta4712]

I really want to know if its easy to handle 🥺

[@avaresio73]

amy finsta its definitely challenging but not overwhelming!!

[@rebeckac4561]

You're so pretty!💕

[@avaresio73]

Tabeckanae .h omg thank you🥺🥺🥺

[@livyakin123]

Omg that’s so true buying them straight from the bookstore will cost you a big Coinnn 😩

[@avaresio73]

yessss I've bought so many of mine off amazon or not at all

[@akut.4]

Hiii firstttt. I hope you get really famous. : )

[@avaresio73]

Aseye Kutortse omg stop youre so sweet! I dont think i ever want to actually be famous hahaha

[@ashlieb5678]

Am I crazy please tell me it’s not just me I’m binge watching these videos because I move in next week and I move in a week earlier because of band lol but love the video

[@avaresio73]

So glad you liked it! hope your first few weeks are going well!

[@ruthmel2520]

I’m 9 and I am watching this so I can be as prepared as possible 😅

[@kylie2068]

girl you got such good marketing techniques, pulling me in from a unh facebook page😂😂

[@avaresio73]

Kylie 13 hahaha THANK YOU i try😂😂😂

[@gladisvangessel-everts3387]

Go to office hours!!!!! I highly suggest!!

[@andrenate3465]

"You need 7-9 hours of sleep to function" Me: watching this at 1am

[@estherlawson862]

Hey do u have advice for those who plan to do homestay and what to expect

[@avaresio73]

it definitely depends on where you are, but when I studied abroad I did a homestay and the most important thing I did was to not text and call my family and friends from home every second of the day, I really tried to get close with my host family and people in the community around me and throw myself into the culture! it was hard at first but because i pushed myself it became easier a lot quicker

[@atithipatel1243]

im going to college in 2 months ahhhh. im so nervouss