home away from home

Ever since I came to Stony from CT, Queens has been like my home away from home, thanks to my roomate. The first time I ever went to Queens I met 30 people, all of which became my friends instantly and now I spend the weekends there more than I do at my own home. I wasn't so sure about going to school down on the island, but now I'm glad I chose to get away from my rural town