I'm introverted, moving to college in a week, and slightly nervous?

[fox]

In about a week, I will be moving into my dorm and attending a college one hour and fifteen minutes away from home. (I'm a freshman!)

I'm very independent and mature for my age.. And introverted. I'm not a shy introvert or anything, but I enjoy "me" time, and a lot of times prefer to be alone than with others. That being said, I DO have a healthy social life, and I DO enjoy hanging out with friends- Just not all of the time.

The thing is.. Everyone gushes about "The College Experience". And while I'm open to that, it's not always my thing. I don't like to "get involved". I don't like college activities. I see a lot of the stuff as trivial and rather boring.

I guess I make myself sound like a wet blanket- but that's not it at all! The thing is, is that I like a few close friends rather than a hundred friends, and I'd rather spend the time doing our thing versus the college thing.

But I'm going to college pretty much alone. How do I cope with this? What is college REALLY going to be like? (I'm going to a state school!). I really want to give the college social atmosphere a try.. But I'm just concerned that I'm really not going to like it..

Are there any tips from one college introvert to another?

Sometimes I feel like I'd rather go to a college closer to home and commute, than to live on campus. But I don't want to feel like I'm missing out on a life experience. I'm already feeling this way, and I haven't even moved in yet! How can I make the most out of it?

What is the college experience all about?

 

[plumsicle]

I can relate to your personality. I've been in college for 2 years now and i'm transferring this fall to another school. My first year was really good because i was part of a club which allowed me to get to meet people.
I think you should give clubs or some kind of program a try your first year just so you get the feel of college and socializing, this doesn't mean you have to become instant friends with all the people you meet, but it helps you meet new people and how diverse some are.

I can tell you from experience that through out my two years at college i have met a really good friend.

You said you'll be living on campus so maybe your experience will be much better because you'll be living with people from all walks of life and you'll make friends along the way. Some will remain life long and other will be good for networking.

hope i helped.