It was beautiful morning that summer day. I neatly packed everything that I needed into my car. Then, I started my car and drove out of my large neighborhood in Lawrenceville. I glanced back at my hour for one last time and knew life would never be the same. Arriving at college that day, I realized that I had lost many things. First, I lost my parents' guidance I had had all of my life. The comfort and support of my family would not be there as much as it used to. Also, I left some of my closest friends. Many of them chose to go to different colleges. It is difficult to keep in touch with friends that are far away. Finally, I noticed that I missed my hometown. I had lived near big stores and several movie theaters. Here, at college, I feel as if I am in the country. I can't find any store as big as those in Lawrenceville. Now that I have been in college for a few weeks, I am discovering that it is not as bad as I thought it would be. First of all, I have gained new friends from all parts of Georgia and maybe they will become some of my closest friends. Secondly, I have been able to be more independent. Lastly, I have learned to be more responsible for my actions. I know that homework always comes first and that my social life can wait until all my work is done.