Teens February 10, 2020 Issue

Finding home at college—and beyond

Tessali Hogan

When we face big transitions like going to college, it can seem pretty daunting. I’ve definitely struggled with changes and had concerns about whether I’ll feel at home somewhere new. However, when I started the transition from high school to college, I was comforted by an experience I had when I was little that taught me more about what home really is.

As a child, I had a hard time being away from home and often couldn’t sleep anywhere but in my own bed. My family moved several times, and I never took well to the change. Making friends was also difficult for me.

When I was near the end of fourth grade, my family needed to move yet again. We’d only been in our current home for two years, and I dreaded another drastic change.

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