So, I'm going over to Boston for 3 months and will be living with my boyfriend while working summer job. I'm not nervous about that part because we met in person in Boston last summer. Both of our plans before we met each other was to go back to Boston after we finished college because we loved it so much. It was convenient when we found out we have the same plan for the future. It's what made us closer, I think. So he finishing his final year in New Mexico and I'm finishing my final year in Ireland. We are both heading back June 2019.
I just booked my flights to Boston and it's a layover. I'm nervous about flying on my own in general when it's a direct flight. Anyway, my layover is in London, one of the biggest airports in Europe and I have the sense of direction of GPS with no signal. Airports make me nervous due to the seriousness of them, US security makes them even scarier. I will definitely need to plan and write a list of what I need to do and when I need to do it. I know this might seem stupid but I'm super shy and introverted so this is kinda my worst nightmare (if anything goes wrong). The funny part is, I have no problem with the flying part, I'm absolutely fine with that. It's getting to the plane that freaks me out.
Does anyone have any advice for a person whom is flying on their own involving a layover for the first time?
(I did flight to the US before, but it was a direct flight and I did it with a friend who is very familiar with airports in general. So I was definitely depending on him the last time.)
Sorry for the long post, you can probably get the vibe that I'm freaking out.
I just booked my flights to Boston and it's a layover. I'm nervous about flying on my own in general when it's a direct flight. Anyway, my layover is in London, one of the biggest airports in Europe and I have the sense of direction of GPS with no signal. Airports make me nervous due to the seriousness of them, US security makes them even scarier. I will definitely need to plan and write a list of what I need to do and when I need to do it. I know this might seem stupid but I'm super shy and introverted so this is kinda my worst nightmare (if anything goes wrong). The funny part is, I have no problem with the flying part, I'm absolutely fine with that. It's getting to the plane that freaks me out.
Does anyone have any advice for a person whom is flying on their own involving a layover for the first time?
(I did flight to the US before, but it was a direct flight and I did it with a friend who is very familiar with airports in general. So I was definitely depending on him the last time.)
Sorry for the long post, you can probably get the vibe that I'm freaking out.
), and it sounds like Heathrow is really good. They have a purple connections path that you follow to find your flight, which is handy given how big it is. Also, they have sunflower lanyards, which I admit I had never heard of. You can order one free of charge, and it will be sent to your address. They are designed for people with invisible disabilities such as aspergers, anxiety, dementia etc. If you want to go that route, you will need your flight details first. I am contemplating getting one myself, just to ease my mind rather than because I think I will necessarily need the extra support. Having said that, if I get really stressed out and emotional (which is fairly likely), I would likely struggle. I am only taking one carry on piece of luggage, with enough clothes for 4 days, and then I will wash them half way through my visit. I'm also only stopping in England to help me minimise the stress. 
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