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[quote=Anonymous]I have twins too! They ended up at different in-state colleges only a few hours away, but it feels farther since they haven't come home besides the longer breaks. One of them did end up a bit homesick for a while (it happens to boys too!), especially after seeing his brother adjust and make friends faster at another college. I definitely agree with the PP that these kids have spent their last years in HS during the pandemic and while it hasn't been awful, thankfully, it means that for our kids, at least, they're very used to home and missed out on some more independent experiences. We encouraged him to stick it out and said we would visit for parents weekend. He felt better by Thanksgiving but was still a little sad to go back to school (I think he really enjoyed being home and always has to readjust after a break) but has since made some friends, joined some clubs, started a job, and formed a study group. His brother, on the other hand, seemed to have had a smoother transition initially but struggled a bit more second semester as his first semester friend group drifted apart and he struggled a bit making friends outside of freshman orientation when everyone's desperate and willing to hang out. It's gotten better and I've let the brothers talk it over and exchange tips, although I've also given my 2 cents, reassuring them that it will work out. So far, so good. The twins will be back in town for the summer very shortly and will be working but will still have time for seeing family and friends. I'm excited for them to see them blossom elsewhere but I'm looking forward to having them home as well. :)[/quote]

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