A response to "Home Sick": what you're going through is perfectly normal and very, very common. (Even students who act like they're totally comfortable in a new environment are often homesick too.) I hated dorm life, and for my last 3 semesters of college, I commuted by car. I was never a social butterfly; I just did my work, kept mostly to myself, and was disappointed with most of the parties I tried to attend. I realize that many students can't commute from home because of the distance factor, but it's a great solution when possible. I arranged my classes so that I didn't have to go to campus every day. I loved driving home every night on empty roads with the music cranked up.

-Happy Commuter

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My freshman year in college was rough to adjust to, too. I had a boyfriend 3 hours away, tons of friends that I missed and a supportive family. But although i have an older brother, i made it to college first so he couldn't really help me. The first month away is always hardest but not going home for one whole month is actually the time frame that many people say it takes to adjust to college life. Which at least for me was about true. Get involved with something! A large organization on campus will help make some amazing friends. A religious group, politics, a greek affiliation, the university bands or choir... there IS something for EVERYONE on campus!! One of the best things about living on campus with a roommate is that if you and your roomie get along, chances are that his/her friends will also be your friends and vice versa! The buddy system at its best without a doubt. Just hang tight, just give yourself time :)