I’m scared I made a mistake committing to study abroad for 4 months
I’m a masters student in the U.S. and I am studying abroad for the fall semester (September to December) in Amsterdam. I made the decision to study abroad when I first got accepted into my masters program because I’ve gone to this school for my undergrad as well and just felt like I wanted to leave this town.
Throughout this year, I’ve made so many friends and am in a great relationship and I am so happy here. I have already committed to study abroad and cannot back out now.
I am feeling horrible anxiety and am completely dreading going, but it feels so privileged to complain. I am so lucky to have this opportunity and it still feels like something I just need to experience. But I am so scared I will be insanely homesick and depressed and miss my friends and my boyfriend. I can’t stop crying about it.
Can anyone give me any advice or speak about their experiences? Does it get better when I get there and will I get used to it?