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Diary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n It may sound nerdy but a diary honestly really helped me during my first few months at Uni. I would put things to look forward to in there, which would help me through the times of home sickness, such as the next time I was going home or the times a friend from back home would come visit me – anything that I could look forward to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I left it 3 weeks before I went home (feels like nothing but trust me its a long time). My brother advised me to stick at it for 3 weeks to try give me the best opportunities to make friends and to not escape and give up and go home the first weekend that I could. I had that 3rd<\/sup> weekend highlighted in my diary so I knew it actually wasn\u2019t that long before I\u2019d see home again. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce you\u2019re settled it’s likely that you’ll rarely go home! This year I\u2019ve gone home at Christmas and Easter and possibly 2 odd weekends where I had family events on. University soon becomes your home, even though right now that concept will seem crazy to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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One for the Parents<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nQ: How did you feel when I left for University?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nDad: <\/strong>\u201cI wanted to turn the clock back to when you were 10 years old! I wanted to have all those years all over again, like taking you to taekwondo and watching you grow up.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\nMum: <\/strong>\u201cI felt excited because you were going on a new adventure.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\nQ: Did you miss me and if so how did you cope?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nDad: <\/strong>\u201cAs I\u2019d seen Loughborough and how nice it was, that helped me cope with missing you because I knew you\u2019d be having a good time\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\nMum: <\/strong>\u201cYes but I coped with regular contact, particularly FaceTime. I found it easier knowing that you were happy\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
How I felt leaving home<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nI really did miss home but by Christmas I was settled in and rarely missed home after that. You get used to it\u2026trust me! All I\u2019d say is make your room feel homely, take things that will make you smile. I took some photos of friends and family and put them around my room to make this strange room feel like it was my own! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With time you actually don\u2019t want to go home for the weekend\u2026you want to spend it with all these new friends that you\u2019ve made (it\u2019s your parents who will be wanting you back)! FaceTime is a beautiful piece of technology as well so use it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s different to school<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nBe prepared for the leap in independence you experience at University! There are no teachers checking up on you\u2026it\u2019s all down to you. You will get out what you put in, so keep going to your lectures and keep on top of any work whilst still enjoying the social aspects of University life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have to take the initiative to email tutors if you need any help, as they don\u2019t come to you. As an adult now, you need to use that independence\u2026you soon get used to it so don\u2019t worry about this too much just be aware of it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Final Tips<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nRemember don\u2019t be too scared\u2026everyone is in the same boat! You will make friends, you\u2019ve just got to be confident and talk to as many people as you can at the start. Just like school, groups start to form after a few weeks, so take the opportunity at the start where no one knows anyone to be the sociable animal that you can be and talk to everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The more people you get to know at the start, the easier your experience will be. As time moves on you\u2019ll realise who your true friends are and you\u2019ll then stick with them, but keep your circle wide to begin with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
GOOD LUCK, I hope your journey is as exciting as mine has been and still is! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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