As the end of the year rapidly approaches many sophomores are preparing to say good-bye to Emory not just for the summer but for an entire semester after that. For many, the prospect of saying good-bye to roommates, friends, and boyfriends/girlfriends for the next 8 months may be stressful, traumatic, and tense. Additionally, there may be an element of anxiety and uncertainty about how relationships may change in this time span. What if my boyfriend goes abroad and meets another girl? What if my best friend leaves and forgets all about me? Or even, what if when I get back, everyone has moved on and forgotten about me? These fears are common but often a simple discussion is the best way to hash out what these next 8 months will mean and how you plan to stay connected with the people you love while you or they (or both) are abroad.
