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What are some tips on how to cope with separation anxiety?

I just graduated high school and I will be living on campus at a university in the fall as a college freshman. I am extremely family oriented and I know I will miss having my family around very much. I can already imagine how sad and lonely I will feel without them. Can you give me some tips on how to deal with separation from them? #college #university #graduate #family

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Glenda’s Answer

Look it's super scary leaving home for the first time, make sure family and friends are set up on social media so you can check when you need and set up a regular call with them so you have it locked in the diary.
Check out all the clubs, societies, sports & volunteer opportunities at your new college and have a list of stuff to check out and join in advance so you have something to look forward to and have some fun at.
Another thing that may be helpful is to speak to a counsellor/therapist now about how you are feeling and they may give you some coping strategies. All the best!
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Ken’s Answer

Hi Kendra!


Here are some things I found that might be helpful!


We have all survived!


You can find more hints by doing a google search for "Surviving Dorm Life".


It also helps to find out as much as you can about your future roommates during the summer as you can and talk with them about things related to the transition. They are going through the same thing that you are.


Also, it helps to get to know your RA.


You could also go to the alumni relations person at your high school to find about other graduates of your school who are attending the same college. It really, really, really helps to have upper upperclassmen as contacts and friends, as they will be able to help you through the transition. That will give you great proof that it is possible to survive


Your school might also have a handbook or video dealing with this subject.


http://www.thecollegesurvivalhandbook.com/2011/09/9-tips-to-survive-dorm-life.html


https://www.unigo.com/in-college/campus-life/how-i-survived-dorm-life-and-how-you-will-too


http://www.redandblack.com/views/a-message-to-incoming-freshmen-how-to-survive-dorm-life/article_a0d3a602-37b0-11e5-9c5a-9386e8f4d02d.html


Best of luck. Please keep me informed of your progress!
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Stephen’s Answer

Hi Kendra!

My advice would be check in with your family regularly, and visit them when it's possible to do so.
Outside of that, I would suggest looking for activities that help keep you distracted, such as hobbies or volunteer opportunities.
Maybe you could sign up for some extra-curricular activities on campus?

Hope that helps!
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Mark’s Answer

Moving away from home can be a bit daunting but it is also an amazing adventure. Write down the Pro's and Con's. With the con's identify how to overcome them. Setup weekly Skype calls have it in a calendar so you are having face to face time with your friends and family at home. Join clubs and societies in your new college and network as much as possible. Before long you will be loving college life and too busy for any separation anxiety
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Michelle’s Answer

Make sure to check in with them regularly...Skype, Facetime, and WhatsApp are great for that. Make it a point to join clubs on campus so you don't end up sitting around and missing your home life...you want to take full advantage of college while you can.
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