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Old September 9th, 2005, 05:33 PM
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Default Re: OT: Is this normal?
In my experience, it seems to be that for most people, the first 3 weeks are the worst, mainly for the 'culture shock' value. Even though you're pretty close to home, it's still NOT home.

Stick it out for the first semester/trimester/quarter/whatever. If you still don't like it, try to pinpoint what exactly you don't like; is it the people you live with? Move. Is it the school's culture? Transfer. Can't meet people? Look for interesting clubs. Just don't like academic life? Well, then try working for a while, but do it as a "Leave of Absence". Sometimes you'll realize after working that you really do want those extra few years in the bubble of academia.

And yes, it's normal.
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