{"id":7085,"date":"2020-06-01T10:51:02","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T09:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/?p=7085"},"modified":"2020-06-01T11:00:23","modified_gmt":"2020-06-01T10:00:23","slug":"creating-a-home-away-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/2020\/06\/01\/creating-a-home-away-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with homesickness: creating a home away from home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">No matter how excited you are about going to uni, it\u2019s very common, and indeed natural, for you to feel homesick. Don\u2019t feel bad; remember, you are not the only one! Here are some tips I&#8217;d like to share with you from an international perspective on dealing with homesickness. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;style&quot;:102,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1,&quot;startingListItemNumber&quot;:1}}\">1. Stay connected with friends and family <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">You miss family days out or hang-outs with your friends, right? Well, that&#8217;s totally understandable. Why not take advantage of the increasingly advanced technology that we have? Text or even video-call your family and friends regularly! You are likely to feel less homesick if you feel like you are still keeping in touch with them, even though you are far away from home. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">However &#8211; build a new social network here<\/span>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">More often than not, we feel homesick because we are lonely in an alien environment. While still staying in contact with your family and friends back home, my advice would be to make more new friend here in York. Don\u2019t be shy! The people here are really friendly. You may start thinking about how to introduce yourself, how you can engage in banter and what you can share with your new friends to break the ice. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;style&quot;:102,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1,&quot;startingListItemNumber&quot;:2}}\">2. Make friends from your own country<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">It&#8217;s never a bad idea to make friends with people who share similar backgrounds with you. You might feel anxious at times, but you might also find people who really understand what you are going through. Go ahead &#8211; it\u2019s always great to build a supportive network.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">However; try to avoid falling into your comfort zone<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Remember that you came all the way to York to meet new people, have new experiences and gain new insights. Don&#8217;t let dealing with homesickness stop you. Make the most of it! Joining clubs and societies can allow you to meet different people with same interests. Remember to follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/yorkunisu\/\">YUSU Facebook page<\/a> and check out the Freshers\u2019 Fair in October. It\u2019s the beginning of your vibrant uni life! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;style&quot;:102,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1,&quot;startingListItemNumber&quot;:3}}\">3. Bring your home comforts with you <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">You may have a teddy bear, small pillow or blanket that has been accompanying you for almost 20 years. Bring them to York with you! Something like this can help to cheer you up when you feel down. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Miss your local cuisine? Learn how to cook it on your own! Or &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visityork.org\/eat-and-drink\">going to a restaurant<\/a> that serves food from your hometown is another good option. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Adapt into life here gradually<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">We usually feel homesick because we are not acquainted with the surroundings. So when you arrive in York, remember to go for walks; doing some sight-seeings and learning about where to buy certain things will help a lot. Think about how to get into a new routine in a new environment. You will become more familiar with the places, and will gradually build up a new lifestyle that suits you over time. In this case, you will definitely be dealing with homesickness, as York will become your second home. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Overall &#8211; York is amazing! Our community is very inclusive and supportive. Feeling homesick is common, but it\u2019s usually because we haven\u2019t gotten used to the life here yet. 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