Everybody is different and not everyone will necessarily be “homesick” while they are studying abroad.
However, at one point or another I believe all international students end up missing something about home. This blog post focuses on what you can do when that happens.
Stay in touch with what’s happening at home
This can be done in various ways, like calling or texting someone at home or watching and reading about the current news in your home country. These simple acts tend to make the distance from home seem much smaller.
Maintain constant communication with family and friends
Technology has made this very easy, so there should be no excuse for not doing it! If you’re truly homesick, chances are your friends who are also attending universities in other parts of the world may also be going through the same thing. They will be your greatest solace, while your family and friends who are still back home are always a phone call away.
Make your room feel like home
This might seem insignificant, but treating your accommodation as just a place to sleep might make you feel like you’re in a prison. Put pictures on your wall, buy your favourite colour of bedding, decorate your room! The cosier it is, the more comfortable you will be and the faster you will settle in.
Cook your favourite foods
If there are certain types of foods unique to your home country that you really enjoy, make sure to cook them whenever you need a taste of home!
Keep a decent circle of friends
The people you spend most of your time with make all the difference. It’s obviously easier said than done, but once you surround yourself with good friends who have positive energy, living away from home won’t take such a toll. If you’re lucky enough to know someone from home who is also studying in the UK, visit them often. It is very easy to be so caught up in your own schedule that your forget to make plans! Seeing a familiar face is always comforting.
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