The day I moved into my college dorm felt unreal, like I was stepping into a different life. My mom cried while unpacking my clothes, but I pretended not to notice so I wouldn’t cry too. Even though the room was small, I had so many cute decorations to fill it with.
That first night was certainly different than what I was used to. It felt like being in a hotel, as people were being loud in the halls and slamming doors. As I lay in my new bed staring at the ceiling, I hoped this new chapter of my life would be fun.
Classes started fast and were challenging but suddenly I was learning how to navigate campus on my own. I found my favorite coffee shop and places to study. I made so many new friends in my classes and through the clubs I joined. After a few days I settled in and I really started to enjoy being here.
