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Lana, I am SO sorry that things are not going well for you. I never got the opportunity to study abroad (or even just at another school), but my friends who did go to Florida, Europe, etc... all said it was the most amazing experience of their lives.
I encourage you to take action and make this time in your life amazing... you have an opportunity that many people do not get and you should experience it to its fullest and make the most of it.
I am going to agree with a lot of what people have said here -- make an effort to go out and meet new people, even if you aren't happy all the time, fake it (yes, you can be down and confide in close friends, but new people do not usually want to get to know people who are not happy and do not make them feel good about themselves). Join organizations, volunteer, go to church, go to the gym -- anyplace where you can make new friends is a place you should be.
Also, make an effort to maintain your friendships with girls at home so that you do have someone to confide in when things are rough. It doesn't make you feel good that your little sis only contacts you when she is down, so don't do that to your friends either. Send them cheery little cards or e-mails often, call them to see how they are doing. I am sure that if you are persistent, they will return the favor.
If nothing else, this time in your life will show you how much you do value your sorority and you will return to Colorado (UNC, right?) with a fresh new outlook on your life there.
I am a firm believer in the theory that situations are not good or bad unless we make them so... Choose to make this one GREAT!
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