Arriving at college that day, I realized that I had lost many things. _____ , I lost my parents’ guidance I had had all of my life. _____ , I left some of my closest friends. Many of them chose to go to different colleges. _____, I noticed that I missed my hometown. 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. _____, I have gained new friends from all parts of Georgia. _____ , I have been able to be more independent. _____ , I have learned to be more responsible for my actions.