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Like many others, I've also experienced this. Although, I was about 13 my first time. I would have traded anything to be at the same school or within as close proximity to my old friends. I will say I felt off for what felt like a long time. I actually didn't even notice the moment when that feeling stopped. I just realised I didn't feel so strange about it when I looked back after a year or two. It faded without me noticing it.

Since then, I've moved several times for college and even took my masters in another country. I cannot emphasise how rewarding an experience that was. I never wanted to leave the town I was born in, but it was a great personal development point for me.

Wow. Was it a 2 year master's? I ask because I've noticed many of them these days are only a year to 16 months. I've been thinking about a PhD down the road but I figured if I'm going to dedicate another 4 years, I might as well go all the way across the country at least.

Mine was fast-tracked to 1.5 years (no summer break). I'd recommend going somewhere for the uni and it's resources if you're look at PhDs eventually.