{"id":3219,"date":"2020-10-08T08:55:27","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T08:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/uncategorized\/6-ways-to-deal-with-homesickness-at-university\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T10:05:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T10:05:16","slug":"6-ways-to-deal-with-homesickness-at-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/information\/new-students\/6-ways-to-deal-with-homesickness-at-university\/","title":{"rendered":"6 ways to deal with homesickness at university"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many, going to university is the first time living away from home. And there is quite often an expectation to embrace this newfound freedom and have the best time of your life.<\/p>\n

However, this isn\u2019t always the case and it\u2019s common for students to feel homesick; particularly at the start of the academic year. Whether you\u2019re a UK or an international student or you\u2019re in your first or final year; anybody, at any age can suffer from homesickness.<\/p>\n

How do you know if you’re homesick?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

University can be an emotional rollercoaster and although you\u2019re likely to experience lots of highs throughout your journey, you may also experience some lows too.<\/p>\n

As you settle in and adjust to new routines, you may feel stressed and anxious about being away from the people and places you are familiar with. It\u2019s common to feel overwhelmed or insecure, isolated and lonely and generally feeling low. You may also experience more physical symptoms of homesickness such as being unable to sleep properly, not feeling hungry or suffering from headaches.<\/p>\n

Whilst all these symptoms might sound terrible, the good news is, many students only suffer from homesickness for a short period of time. If you’re feeling a little homesick, there are lots of things you can do to help beat the blues.<\/p>\n

Dealing with homesickness<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before we delve into some great ways for coping with homesickness, it\u2019s important to recognise that if you are homesick, it\u2019s not a weakness, nor is it something you should feel embarrassed about. So, don\u2019t go beating yourself up about it as you\u2019ll only make yourself feel worse! Instead, follow some of the top tips below.<\/p>\n

1. Keep yourself busy<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Two-People-Walking-in-the-Forest\"<\/p>\n

Try to avoid spending too much time on your own, locked away in your room. Getting out and about and socialising might not seem top of your list if you\u2019re feeling low, but we\u2019re confident you\u2019ll feel a million times better if you do.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a walk around the local area, a coffee with friends, a bit of retail therapy, visiting the student\u2019s union and societies or simply attending classes, keeping yourself occupied will take your mind off feeling homesick.<\/p>\n

2. Build your social networks<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Huddersfield<\/p>\n

More often than not, most students starting university don\u2019t know anyone. So, if you\u2019re feeling a little lonely and isolated, you\u2019re probably not alone. So, take this opportunity to meet new people; you\u2019ll feel much better having people you can chat with and turn to and I\u2019m sure they\u2019ll be grateful too.<\/p>\n

Introduce yourself to your flatmates and other students within your accommodation, connect with students on your course or join a society to meet people with a common interest.<\/p>\n

3. Bring home comforts<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Host<\/p>\n

Sometimes it\u2019s the little things that go a long way in making us feel more comfortable and secure in our new surroundings.<\/p>\n

So, whether it\u2019s photos of your family and friends from home, your favourite blanket or cushion, or even your childhood teddy, if you have something that puts a smile on your face, bring it with you.<\/p>\n

4. Stay in touch<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Getting<\/p>\n

Whether your loved ones are a million miles away or just up the road, it\u2019s important to keep in touch, especially if you\u2019re feeling homesick.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re not expected to leave home and go it alone. So, give them a call, drop them a message or join a video call. Let them know how you\u2019re getting on and find out how they\u2019re doing too. Hearing a familiar voice can help to bring reassurance and put any worries to rest.<\/p>\n

5. Plan a trip home<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Group-Of-Friends-Catching-Up-After-Feeling-Homesick\"<\/p>\n

The thought of going the whole semester without seeing your family and friends from home might make you feel anxious and overwhelmed. So, why not break up the semester with a short trip home if you can.<\/p>\n

Having a trip planned will give you something to look forward too and make the time away from your loved ones not so long.<\/p>\n

6. Ask for help<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Host<\/p>\n

Starting university is a big leap from what you\u2019ll have been used to at school. You\u2019re expected to become independent in both your learning and living almost overnight. So, it\u2019s understandable that you might be feeling stressed and homesick. If you are feeling like this, and feeling like you can\u2019t cope, it\u2019s important to know that help is available.<\/p>\n

Should you have any course or learning concerns, speak with your lecturers as soon as possible. Should you have any problems with your accommodation, speak with the accommodation staff; if you\u2019re living with us at Host, our teams are always on hand to help. Should you need any further support about university life in general, your university will have student support staff, counselling services and welfare departments available for help.<\/p>\n

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At Host, the wellbeing of our students is our priority. Learn more about how we help to support our students\u2019 wellbeing<\/a> when living with us. You can also follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and Twitter<\/a> for the latest tips and news from Host.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s common for students to feel homesick; particularly at the start of the academic year. Whether you\u2019re a UK or an international student or you\u2019re in your first or final year; anybody, at any age can suffer from homesickness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":3223,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[54,55],"subject":[67],"location-tax":[],"class_list":["post-3219","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-students","category-parents","subject-student-tips"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n6 ways to deal with homesickness at university - Blog | Host<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It\u2019s common for students to feel homesick. 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