<human>: I'm doing an apprenticeship program in 2 weeks and I'm leaving home for the first time ever really, outside of weekend vacations. (I've never left the east coast or been more north than Pennsylvania.) I won't be able to leave the school for 4 months, and will then be sent on a ship for 8. What advice would you have for someone leaving for the first time? I know I need to keep a level head about it but this change has me a little nervous. What was your first time leaving home like and what advice would you give to anyone leaving for their first time? Thanks!

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<bot>: Leaving home in 2 weeks and I'm afraid of failing. What advice could make this easier on me? Thank you.