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\u2018University was the best time of my life\u2019 \u2013 a friend, family member or random person has probably said these words to you; but now you\u2019re here, things aren\u2019t quite as fantastic as you were expecting. In fact, you\u2019re feeling lonely. You miss home. Don’t worry though, it\u2019s completely normal to feel like this in your first few weeks of university. Things will get better.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s completely normal<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s a huge change, you\u2019ve gone from living at home where you were\u00a0surrounded by a close network of friends and family, to being on your own and having to start from scratch.<\/p>\n

Everyone else looks like they\u2019re having the time of their lives, and it\u2019s hard not to think that you\u2019re the only one struggling, but that\u2019s simply not true. Most students will struggle with homesickness at some point in the first 6 weeks of university \u2013 they might not say it, but they\u2019re probably feeling it.<\/p>\n

1.) Get out and about<\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re feeling alone, it\u2019s easy to coop yourself up. That\u2019s not going to make you feel any better and it certainly isn\u2019t going to help you make friends. The best thing you can do is push yourself and get out and about.<\/p>\n

Remember, if you don\u2019t connect with your flatmates there are always opportunities to make friends with people from your course or in clubs and societies. If you do decide to join a club or society<\/a>, you\u2019ll find that your calendar quickly fills up with social events.<\/p>\n

\"International<\/a><\/p>\n

2.) Don\u2019t lose touch<\/h3>\n

Speaking with friends and family is important. They can offer you advice and provide you with the comfort you desperately seek. There is a fine line. Try not to let \u2018catch up time\u2019 interfere with social events and study \u2013 otherwise, you won\u2019t have anything to speak to them about.<\/p>\n

\"Catching<\/a><\/p>\n

3.) Take care of yourself<\/h3>\n

A healthy lifestyle will help to be positive that little bit easier. There are lots of sport clubs<\/a> which you can join, there are some great facilities on campus which you can take advantage of and with cafes, restaurants and shops on campus you should have everything you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a healthy outlook.<\/p>\n

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4.) Speak to someone<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t bottle up your emotions. If you feel down, if you\u2019re missing home \u2013 speak to someone. Tell your parents, a close friend \u2013 they all want to know how you\u2019re getting on, and telling someone will make you feel a lot better about it all.<\/p>\n

\"Students<\/a>

Students and staff from the Student Services<\/p><\/div>\n

5.) Support services<\/h3>\n

If you are really struggling, we recommend that you speak to one of our counsellors. We can also look at your options and work out what the best thing for you to do is. We want you to be happy, so speak to us. To learn more about our counselling service click here<\/a> or for more advice on how to cope with homesickness click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Follow us on Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n

Find us on Instagram\/Snapchat \u2013 lborouniversity<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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