There are a few things that nobody is going to tell you about going away for college. There can be a variety of reasons as to why they don't tell you, but in the end, it will all make sense to you.

Nobody will tell you that moving away for the first time is one of the hardest things you will have to do.

They won't tell you how it will feel when you see your parents driving off without you after helping you unpack.

Nobody is going to tell you how many times you won't get what you wanted.

They won't say that it is hard to make friends.

They won't tell you that you will miss everyone back home and begin to regret your decision to go away for school.

But with all of these things...

Nobody will tell you how fast time goes by because time flies when you're having fun.

They won't tell you that after a few weeks, you'll never want to go home because you love it so much.

They won't tell you how much you will love your new friends, and you'll realize that they are your family.

They won't tell you that living with a stranger will be one of the best experiences.

You won't be told that once you come home for a break, you'll be wanting to go back as soon as you can.

They won't tell you that home is no longer where you come from, but it's where you make it.

With all of the changes you experience during this time, be sure to remain true to yourself. Don't change for anyone. Stick to your gut. Whatever decisions you have to make, make them for yourself, because it's your life and nobody else's. Don't settle for anything less than what you deserve. You were made for greatness. Don't lose yourself trying not to lose someone who doesn't deserve you.