The Realities of College Life #ep:7

4th Issue
Homesickness.

Whether they admit it or not, most students will at one point get homesick, especially those who attend a school that is more than three hours away from home.

Freshmen suffer more, as it is presumably their first year away from home.

Solution of this problem.

If you live within three or four hours from home (a comfortable day's drive), plan to visit home once every month or two. Ask friends and family to email, call, and send care packages. These steps should greatly assist in reducing feelings of homesickness.

Many campuses have support groups for students. Talking to others who are having similar experiences can help. You may even form friendships with some of the people you meet there. Remember that the other students you come into contact with every day may be feeling the same things you are, and you can help each other