Okay, so I’ve only been at school for a short amount of time but I’m already ready to come home. My roommate is COMPLETELY different from me. Not that it’s a bad thing, but it just causes an almost immediate reaction of confusion and frustration for me sometimes. Let me elaborate…
She’s Muslim and her culture seems so strange. I feel ignorant because I get frustrated sometimes mainly because I don’t understand. Example: when her mom comes to visit on weekends, and my boyfriend is up here visiting, he has to leave the room and walk around campus because she’s not supposed to have a boy that’s not a part of her family in the same room with her alone.
Guys, I’m really trying to be respectful, but this is such a big adjustment for me. Along with all the extra homework I now have, the cafeteria food I eat at least twice a day, no mom, AND a different culture I’m in almost constant contact with now?!
I’ve been praying more, and I feel like I’ve gotten connected to my faith in a much stronger way. So, maybe all of this is happening for a reason…but for now I’m overwhelmed.
YES. . . THIS IS NORMAL!! College is tons of fun, but it is definitely a weird adjustment. I have no doubt that will do fine, though. Just give it some time!
One of the COOLEST things about college life is rubbing shoulders with so many different people! Have a great semester! We are proud of you!!