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[quote=Anonymous]Agreed that there is no one right answer. Some kids go home alot at first, because they miss their girlfriend or have a job, etc. That slows down their adjustment.

If you stay at school on the weekends, you will make more friends. You and the other freshmen can explore the town together, check out on campus events, etc.

Plus, there is lots of school work, and a five hour drive can cut into that.

I like the idea of you looking at the school's academic calendar in advance. That will be posted now. Plan on (like others have said), maybe having your parents visit once in the Fall (if there is a parents weekend). Definitely, go home for Thanksgiving and Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate at the end of the year). If you find you are homesick, which usually does not last long (and again, ends sooner if you stay at school and become part of your new community)...you could adjust your plans, but you should not plan to go home many weekends at all. School needs to become your new home, eventually.

(If this is an option, maybe consider taking the train home for Thanksgiving? You would probably need to book it now, but that will allow you to study/read during the trip. Traffic is awful that holiday. But I would not recommend public transportation unless you are fully vaccinated against COVID--which hopefully you are!)

Good luck. Remember, there are lots of other freshmen making the same ajustment as you. That gives you all something to bond over. I think you will love it![/quote]

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