As I've told ya. This is natural to feel like this. Though eventually you will leave the nest permanently. :3 Use this constructively to be ahead of the rest. >>; like the ones who still live at home. *glares at myself*

hehe i know i know. that is why i want to get it over with i just want to make it hurt as little as possible

I have some ideas:

Make friends who share your interests and do things with them.

Bone up on your taking-care-of-yourself skills.

Find a simple comforting activity you cana do when your idle time leads to loneliness.

Call up your family once in a while, just to catch up on each other's lives.

Go for a walk, even if that takes you off campus. Discovering the area around the college helps to familiarize yourself with everything, so that you become more comfortable with being there.

Check out the bulletin board in the Student Center for any clubs that might be of interest. I had a great time joining a science fiction writing club.

Take a book or sketch pad and sit out in the community area of the dorm, which they hopefully have. If there's a TV or Radio, turn it on. If not, bring a radio of your own. Have a bowl of popcorn or chips with you as well. This is a great way to get to meet other people in your dorm. Just be sure to say hello to anyone passing by. They may not stop and talk right away, but seeing the same people over time will eventually lead to getting to know people you can hang out with. A book or sketch pad helps spark curiosity and perhaps find something in common.

Don't spend all your free time sitting in your dorm room. Find events taking place and get out. I'm not talking about partying, but simply socializing at campus events. Being a part of things beyond just studying and taking classes, will really help to eliminate home-sickness.