Did u go away during ur college/university time? I mean for a semester or maybe for a longer time? How was it? Did u enjoy? Was it far away?
I would like to hear some experiences. Good or bad.
I have the chance to go away for a semester or maybe 2. And I really want to, but at the same time I am in doubt. I’ve never been away from my family for a long periods time.
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Depends where you Go...
I ve been away from Home past 6 years .. well am going home todayy :@:
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**my story is unique in the sense that i lived in a village upto age 15 and did NOT attend any school and on top of that i didn't even know how to speak urdu. i spoke my own regional language called Poorbii or Bhojpuri. i home schooled may be 2-3 half days a week in English, Science and Math and thats about it.
then i came to the city with my bro who got a teaching position at AligaRh Muslim University [India's ONLY Muslim University] and then i got admission into grade 10 in a school run by the university...prolly the only High school in the world run by the university with teachers who had PhD's. i stayed with my bro and bhabhi. within a year at age 15 i was in the university doing my pre-university and upon completion i got into Pre Med for a year and then i got into Med School.
The same year my bro and bhabhi left for the US for his doctorate degree. i had to live alone in the dorm then. and thats when i faltered. my bro send me money in US dollars [a lot of money for me to handle] then at the end of the year i was short of required attendance...i was far short of 75%. i was kicked out. i was ashamed to the core. i had no choice but to enroll in BSc and finished in undergrad degree and then my bro helped me immigrate to Canada and i continued my further education. finallly, i could wipe my tears and shame.
i wanted to be a doctor but couldn't become one for a reason Allah knows best ... prolly this way a lot of innocent lives were saved hehe...BUT, i managed to become a doctor of ghaas phoos [PhD] anyways lol...a Horticulturist/Plant Pathologist i became and this way i can still kill but plants only! haha**
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I dont believe in leaving things in the middle, I would rather go away and for good when I am done with my degree. But thats my story, I know a friend who wants to go away and take a break for most of the time. I personally believe that it would do no good to her, as going away does make your ordeals go away. If you are facing any probs/ issues, best to deal with them now and then
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I live alone :p. Its my third year living away from home. I still have 2 years of my bachelor left. After im done with my bachelor, than i have plans on moving to Oslo to do my master there. I doubt im going to move back home after im done.. I think im going to sette down in Oslo.
I could have gone to the uni at home, but i decided to move. . I felt it was time to move, i wanted to live alone and get that experince. I think i have become more independent and mature since living alone. I love living alone :D.
So i think its a good idea to go away for college or uni, its a good experince to have. You become more independent, , responsible,matue and you get to experince things which u normally wouldent if you lived home. You get another perspective on things and you get to go out of your safe little bubble :p. And yes the first year is always hard and scary, as its the first year away from home. Pluss its a new city and you dont know anyone there. But it gets easier once you settle down and you get to know people:@:. So i would recommand you to go away for college /uni
I dont believe in leaving things in the middle, I would rather go away and for good when I am done with my degree. But thats my story, I know a friend who wants to go away and take a break for most of the time. I personally believe that it would do no good to her, as going away does make your ordeals go away. If you are facing any probs/ issues, best to deal with them now and then
1: Okay.. things in middle?
2: Erm.. WHAT?
Did u even read the first post or ? hmmmm
my story is unique in the sense that i lived in a village upto age 15 and did NOT attend any school and on top of that i didn't even know how to speak urdu. i spoke my own regional language called Poorbii or Bhojpuri. i home schooled may be 2-3 half days a week in English, Science and Math and thats about it.
then i came to the city with my bro who got a teaching position at AligaRh Muslim University [India's ONLY Muslim University] and then i got admission into grade 10 in a school run by the university...prolly the only High school in the world run by the university with teachers who had PhD's. i stayed with my bro and bhabhi. within a year at age 15 i was in the university doing my pre-university and upon completion i got into Pre Med for a year and then i got into Med School.
The same year my bro and bhabhi left for the US for his doctorate degree. i had to live alone in the dorm then. and thats when i faltered. my bro send me money in US dollars [a lot of money for me to handle] then at the end of the year i was short of required attendance...i was far short of 75%. i was kicked out. i was ashamed to the core. i had no choice but to enroll in BSc and finished in undergrad degree and then my bro helped me immigrate to Canada and i continued my further education. finallly, i could wipe my tears and shame.
i wanted to be a doctor but couldn't become one for a reason Allah knows best ... prolly this way a lot of innocent lives were saved hehe...BUT, i managed to become a doctor of ghaas phoos [PhD] anyways lol...a Horticulturist/Plant Pathologist i became and this way i can still kill but plants only! haha
SERIOUSLY? are you kidding with me?
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I stayed away from my family for 5 years.. 4 years in pakistan when i was doing bachelors there and one year in london for masters. I too was never away from my mother before that, but i made some daring choices to move away. And i still dont beleive i did it. :P
Living away has its good points and bad points.. The good things are that you become independent, you make strong friendships with the people u are living with, plus i think ur family realizes ur importance more and not to forget the royal treatment that u get when u visit them in holidays :D
The bad points could be that u have to endure a lot for being alone... i suffered much when i was in pakistan, more in terms of emotional and psychological way. The other factors were the living conditions i was living in, bad hostels, no water, extremely dirty toilets, bad food, stupid restrictions (no mobile, no laptop).. but yeah that was my choice.
Living in london was a very different experience altogeter... thats when i was really all alone(while in pakistan i was always accompanied by my freinds). Had a great time there.. and academically it turned out to be good...
So i wud say that you should move away and experience what life has to offer you all on ur own. Life will turn out to be pretty bad sometimes but there will be good times too. And finally when u will return, u will be a much stronger person.
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I lived out while I was at uni. Made me stronger and independant. My uni life was one of my best moments in life. I had so much fun living in London!
Used to go home every weekend though (which was a 6 hour drive) b/c I would miss Mum's food so much! Hehe! :)
**my story is unique in the sense that i lived in a village upto age 15 and did NOT attend any school and on top of that i didn't even know how to speak urdu. i spoke my own regional language called Poorbii or Bhojpuri. i home schooled may be 2-3 half days a week in English, Science and Math and thats about it.
then i came to the city with my bro who got a teaching position at AligaRh Muslim University [India's ONLY Muslim University] and then i got admission into grade 10 in a school run by the university...prolly the only High school in the world run by the university with teachers who had PhD's. i stayed with my bro and bhabhi. within a year at age 15 i was in the university doing my pre-university and upon completion i got into Pre Med for a year and then i got into Med School.
The same year my bro and bhabhi left for the US for his doctorate degree. i had to live alone in the dorm then. and thats when i faltered. my bro send me money in US dollars [a lot of money for me to handle] then at the end of the year i was short of required attendance...i was far short of 75%. i was kicked out. i was ashamed to the core. i had no choice but to enroll in BSc and finished in undergrad degree and then my bro helped me immigrate to Canada and i continued my further education. finallly, i could wipe my tears and shame.
i wanted to be a doctor but couldn't become one for a reason Allah knows best ... prolly this way a lot of innocent lives were saved hehe...BUT, i managed to become a doctor of ghaas phoos [PhD] anyways lol...a Horticulturist/Plant Pathologist i became and this way i can still kill but plants only! haha**
That was a really interesting read! Lol!
I lived alone for 2.5 years, missed my family a lot :(
But it made me more independant, outgoing.
^oh u are coming close by;) What are u doing ur masters in?
Well after im done witth my bachelor i think i wll do master in social work :D . Im doing bachelor in social work, so will just continue with that :p
1: Okay.. things in middle?
2: Erm.. WHAT?
Did u even read the first post or ? hmmmm
Yes... Dint you talk about Errr... Going Away?
Cheers