College here seems so different

I started college few days back, and wow I can feel the change.

Its kinda weird to have classes everyday, do homework, have deadlines. Just does not seem normal. I think I am so used to "chilling" as they say, that the whole transition is not being as fruitful as I would like it to be. I think it would take some time for me to get into the grove. I need to start having those crazy work hours, and late nights at the library to feel normal.

Things certainly have changed. I have been living out of a suitcase for a while now, which is weird. I don't really have a bed to sleep on (does not mean I am homeless, I do actually live in a room), I don't really call any place "my place", and I don't show up at certain few places like I used to before. Its weird how 4 months of absence just switches one's life.

I remember when I was leaving Philadelphia, I spoke to Pooja and we had a conversation somewhere along these lines..

Me: I am scared things will change in 4 months
Pooja: What nonsense. Just because you are away for 4 months, doesnt mean your friends would change
Me: I know, but I still feel that
Pooja: You are an idiot.

And now 4 months later, I feel I was right to a certain extent and she was to a certain extent. I dont think my friends have changed, but some things have. Or may be all this is just one of those transition blues that I have to face. I am trying to figure so many things right now, that I do not even know that what exactly is going on sometimes..lol. Just know one thing, I am getting old (given that there is only 1.5 years of college left), so I better make most of my time left here.