Living Away From Home

I'm in a situation like you are. I've never lived outside of my parent's home, I went to college at Penn State Abington(the commuter friendly campus) and I just got offered a job to teach English in japan next year.

Not only will I be going through culture shock, but also I'll be going through responsibility overload.

I mean, I live with the rents, but I still take care of myself for the most part. I do the laundry, clean the house, do anything related to electronics, etc, but my only bills are my car insurance and credit card. I've never had to furnish anything, and if I did, it would be the folding table my computer is on, and the little a/v rack next to my tv..I never do the shopping, I don't worry about bills, etc.

It's going to be tough, but what the hell? Its always a story you can tell your kids.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by The Wise Vivi

Avoid alcohol at all costs in your first year. Make sure that you do not give into peer pressure, don't stay up at night and make sure you do your homework ahead of time.

This is wise advice..but if you want to have fun your freshman year, please do the opposite of everything Vivi has said(even if said in jest).

There's nowhere I can't reach.