Dear Queenie,
I’m in high school and in a couple of years I’ll be going away to college. The idea of being so far away from home really scares me and I know I will miss my family and friends.
Queenie, how am I going to get along with all of this all alone in a strange place?—High school student
Dear Student,
You have a couple of years to grow up some more and perhaps by then the prospect will not be so frightening. Meanwhile, you might want to consider continuing your education right here in St. Maarten for a year or two after graduating from high school – there are several possibilities.
And when (if) you finally do leave, there are many easy ICT [information communication technology – Ed.] ways to keep in touch with your family and friends at long distance, not to mention all the new friends you probably will make once over there.
