Any advice on moving away?

[Brosa Luxemburg]

So basically after some legal issues and realizing the police were not going to let that go, i've decided to move away and go to a different university. I am leaving all my friends and family behind and going somewhere completely new with new people, etc. I'm not really nervous or anything, i'm usually really good about change, but does anyone have any advice for me that has done something like this? Any and all would greatly be appreciated.

[The Garbage Disposal Unit]

1. Learn to go to shows alone. It sounds depressing, but, whatever, best case scenario you'll meet people. Worst case, it's better than missing a good show.
2. OKCupid (for friends, not getting laid).
3. Keep your mouth shut. Probably you have a lot to learn from the locals, and it's tempting to want to be all "I'mnewandexcitingandfreshmeat!", it's worth doing a lot of listening off the bat.
4. OKCupid (if necessary, for getting laid, but don't be a creep, and actually respond to people's profiles).
5. Don't live in a terrible university bubble. Get off campus. Go to neighbourhoods other than downtown. Make friends with townies.

[Nancahuazu camp fun]

I have gone through a similar situation (not the legal issue part, the moving away bit).

Like the first post said, you need to get out and be sociable. If you are not the most outgoing person in the world, and tend to be introverted, you need to force yourself anyway you can. Go to functions, hang-outs, whatever; it is easy to find out such things on campus.

But from the sound of it, you shouldn't have any problem making friends, or adjusting to a new situation.

[Brosa Luxemburg]

bump because i'm leaving in 15 min.

[bluemangroup]

What exactly caused your legal troubles, forcing you to move away?

Otherwise, as others have said its important to meet people and to stay active in the local campus community if you are to do well both socially and academically.

The university I attend offers may opportunities for engagement in on-campus activities. If there's an event being held on-campus (and there will be), my advice would be to attend no matter how nervous or insecure you feel about going. What counts is you breaking out of your dorm-room isolation and participating in the college community.

Otherwise, treat your going away to a new campus as a fresh learning experience. Good luck, comrade.:)

[Brosa Luxemburg]

What exactly caused your legal troubles, forcing you to move away?

Basically suspicion of trafficking but I wasn't trafficking shit so it was bullshit. It was a small town so it's easy for the cops to hold grudges there.

I just want to thank everyone too. I didn't follow all the advice (like the OKcupid thing :) ) but I just had one of the best nights of my life.