Who are you closest to? Maintain those ties and don't be afraid to lean on your support system when you need to. The first semester or years of university can be overwhelming in good and bad ways, when you need to. The first semester or year of university can be overwhelming in good and bad ways, and you may sometimes need people outside of your university friends and classmates to talk to. Evan if you're eager to be on your own, stay in touch with the people in your life who have your best interests at heart and are there for you when you need support