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College Students Roadmap: Beating Homesickness in New Surroundings

13 July 2023
College Students Roadmap Beating Homesickness in New Surroundings

It doesn't matter whether you're coming from across the globe or just down the street. Uprooting your life to attend college is a major life change. As a matter of fact, many students' first taste of independent living from their family, as well as the comfort zone of their house and lot Philippines, comes during their time at college. Because you're supposed to welcome your newfound freedom with wide arms, it's not always an easy subject to bring up.

 

At times like this, it is important to recognize your homesickness and keep in mind that you are not alone in having this kind of feeling. To help you out, let us first tackle why there are homesick students and their symptoms.

 

 

Understanding the Depths of Homesickness

When you're in a foreign place, away from the comforts of home, you may experience a range of negative emotions. Students, migrants, refugees, and members of the armed forces are just some of the groups impacted by this phenomenon. According to experts, between 50% and 75% of people can experience homesickness at some point in their lives.

 

It's common for many college students to feel homesick when classes first begin. Some students may have an easier time adjusting to college campus life than others, but even they may suffer homesickness as the reality of college life sinks in, usually after a month or two.

 

Also, it's quite normal to miss home in the days and weeks after a visit with loved ones during the winter vacations or summer break.

 

Some of the signs that you are feeling homesick are the following:

 

  • Emotions like rage, nausea, nervousness, or sadness
  • Disrupted sleep schedule
  • Headaches
  • Feeling lonely, isolated, or withdrawn
  • Difficulty concentrating or lack of appetite
  • Lack of confidence in one's own value or abilities
  • Feeling helpless, insignificant, scared, or panicky

 

 

How Can Students Protect Their Mental Health Away from Home?

The transition from high school to college is a significant one for everyone, but you may take measures to lessen the impact of leaving behind your loved ones and familiar surroundings. We've compiled some of our best advice for coping with homesickness so that you may make the most of your time at university without being distracted by homesickness.

 

 

1. Be assured that your feelings are normal.

When you move to a new location, it's natural to feel homesick for the people and things you left behind. This indicates that your bond with others around you is strong and healthy. It's also pretty normal for you to take some time to get used to your new home and community.

 

If you're feeling homesick, keeping a journal might help. Try writing and keeping a daily journal in which you record three things you're thankful for and three things you're looking forward to the following day.

 

 

2. Be patient with yourself as you adapt to the new environment.

Recognize that establishing new habits and becoming used to your surroundings may and likely will take some time. Being homesick is a normal human emotion and there is no fast treatment for it.

 

In the meantime, you can take your time and find a new "favorite" place. These places can be a coffee shop, a spot in the library, or even a tree to relax beneath. It creates an environment to which you are already accustomed, that in return, might help you relax and feel at ease.

 

You can also make friends with the locals. Even if you're from a completely different culture, making friends with locals might help you feel more at home in your new environment.

 

 

3. Keep in touch with your loved ones.

You can lessen the effects of college homesickness in your university life by maintaining contact with friends and family back home. Thanks to modern communication methods, it's simpler than ever to get in touch with loved ones, no matter how far apart you may be. On the other hand, everyday phone conversations might increase your homesickness, so maybe once or twice a week is enough, rather than every day.

 

 

4. Meet and connect with your peers.

There are several chances to become active, make new friends, and have fun on a college campus. Making new acquaintances helps ease the transition into your new home and prevents you from obsessing about homesickness. You need to take the initiative and put yourself out there if you want to make friends. Keep an open mind, be honest, and ask thoughtful questions to spark a conversation with them.

 

 

5. Don't sit around and keep yourself busy.

For many students, the feelings of homesickness during their first few weeks of college fade as they get more used to their new environment. It may be sped up by exploring the campus and surrounding area, which is full of interesting and helpful resources. It is recommended to take advantage of the week or more before lessons begin to become acquainted with your new environment.

 

Universities also often host activities geared toward students, which may be a great way to get to know your new community and make friends. Participating in sports and physical activities may also help you forget about being homesick and enhance your spirits. Moreover, participating in team sports is also a great way to meet new people and broaden your social network.

 

 

6. Ask for help from people around you

If you're missing home while at school, you can deal with homesickness by talking to your roommates or other students about it. Talk about the challenges and rewards of integrating new habits, places, and people into your life. You may also talk to more senior students, such as your resident advisor or classmates in your major. They may put you in touch with groups and clubs that will facilitate the development of social connections and social support systems.

 

You might also make use of the school's counseling services, other student support options, or even professional medical advice if needed.

 

 

7. Bonus Tip for Parents: Get an affordable house and lot investment near colleges and universities

As parents or guardians, you can also help your kids to keep their mental health and easily adjust to their college life by getting a wise home investment close to colleges and universities. Through this, the anxiety of being in a new and unfamiliar environment can be minimized since your kids don't have to travel far from home to attend university.

 

Getting new friends is also much easier for them since they are living in a neighborhood that has proximity to their tertiary education!

 

Lumina Homes is offering affordable house and lot for sale in its over 50 subdivisions nationwide, close to schools, universities, and colleges! Some of the top-pick communities of our homebuyers and home seekers alike are the following:

 

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  • Lumina Residences Bulacan- Brgy. Bugurion Calumpit, Bulacan
  • Lumina Baras- Latigo Drive Brgy. Concepcion Baras, Rizal
  • Lumina Valencia- Brgy. Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon

 

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