So, I (19M) am going to be alone all summer. I went to University Septemeber last year, and these 9-10 months have been amazing. These are quite possibly the bestest friends I have ever made.

But, during the summer, I will most likely be alone for the majority of it. And this is my choice. My family life at home isn't great so I wouldn't want to live there again. Occasionally going back for a week or 2 is fine, but I couldn't stay there for more than 2 weeks.

But, this is terrifying to me. What am I going to do? I'm scared of being by myself for the whole summer while my friends are gone. I intend on getting a job and joining social groups so I'm not so lonely. I know this is going to be tough but this is what it's going to be like to the max if I move to a new city in a different country which I plan on doing when university is over.

Does anyone have tips on how to cope being by yourself? I get extremely depressed if I don't socialise with someone in person for any more than a few days.