-By Niharika
When the waves of a cumbersome admission process subside and the coast is clear, your college life begins. Starting this fun and frightful journey in a completely new country may seem challenging. Lucky for you, the team of Hello Study Global is here to help you at every step of the way! Here we’ll talk about working our way through homesickness. To feel disoriented and emotional when living without your loved ones is extremely natural but to let it affect your mental well being is something we ought to prevent.
Take a look at a few tips to help you navigate new circumstances and ensure a smooth sailing –
CALLING AND STAYING IN TOUCH WITH YOUR FAMILY
Yes, there might be a time difference and busy schedules that always collide. Nevertheless, we can stay in touch through text, plan video chats a week prior and try to stay updated with the family drama. This way you’ll feel as if you never left!
REDISCOVERING A HOBBY
Reading in your room, knitting with your grandma or playing soccer with friends back home might feel out of your reach. But rediscovering these hobbies will jog-up your memories and remembering the good times is how we win over the dreaded homesickness. So, pick up an interesting book from the library, give those soccer tryouts, buy some wool and start doing what you love.
GOING OUT AND SOCIALIZING
All our introverted friends are about to leave the chat but stop and hear us out! Going out can feel less unbearable if you pick out a silent beautiful park or maybe a small café. The trick is to give the mind something else to ponder about. Something new every now and then to keep it active. Moreover, going to mixers and parties (chaperoned by adults obviously!) will give you an opportunity to find like-minded people. Making friends gets too complicated, we know, but having a conversation with someone interesting is always easy! A simple solution to a seemingly unsolvable riddle.
TALKING TO A PROFESSIONAL
Okay so you have tried all the mantras of the internet and still the homesick blues catch up to you. Friends and family may soften the impact, but bad days still hit you out of nowhere. In case you feel alone, defeated or out of place, try counseling and therapy! Many college campuses have free mental health sessions for the students. Prioritize your well-being and ace every challenge that life throws at you!
We know and understand that the application process can be overwhelming; that's why we are here for you. The study abroad experts at Hello Study Global are there for you every step of the way. From the preparations for entrance exams to college applications, we will guide you to success.
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