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Birthday in Paris: Making the Most of a Birthday Abroad
It was full of happy conversations with hints of melancholic homesickness.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/09/10/birthday-in-paris-making-the-most-of-a-birthday-abroadGranada, you have my heart.
A few weeks ago, my friend from back home, Lauren, sent me an email discussing homesickness, and what it meant to her., Yes, I am thrilled to go back to the states to see my friends and family, because I have suffered quite a few bouts of homesickness in regards to them, but I also need to remind myself of the homesickness for Granada that I will experience upon my return, as well as the culture shock (yes, that’ll happen to me once I’m back home!).
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2012/05/08/granada-you-have-my-heartStudent Celebrates Study Abroad in Alicante, Spain
What I didn’t know at this point is that I wouldn’t miss the big city feel during my time abroad; Alicante’s beautiful beaches, amazing weather, vibrant nightlife, amazing people, and interesting classes dampened the homesickness I felt during the past 2 months.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2010/12/02/student-celebrates-study-abroad-in-alicante-spainHow to Maintain Your Health While Studying Abroad
Overcoming Homesickness and Staying Healthy while Studying Abroad One of the most difficult things about studying abroad is leaving home behind., Upon arrival, everything is new and there’s so much to discover (especially during CEA CAPA study abroad excursions in Amsterdam ), but as time goes on, the romanticism can wear off and the homesickness can set in., As my studies abroad in Amsterdam ended, I began to experience some feelings of homesickness and stress.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/05/08/how-to-maintain-your-health-while-studying-abroadTaking Care of Your Physical & Mental Health Abroad
Whether you’re dealing with culture shock, homesickness, illness or injuries, there are many things you can do to help deal with and prevent these issues.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/12/05/taking-care-of-your-physical-mental-health-abroad5 Tips to Overcome Reverse Culture Shock
Changing relationships Feelings of alienation Homesickness for your host country Not knowing how to blend both cultures This is what Reverse Culture Shock feels like, and yes it’s very real.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/03/08/5-tips-to-overcome-reverse-culture-shockAll Roads Lead Back to Prague
And lately, homesickness calls not for the States, but the familiar sounds of our city seeping through the apartment walls.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/12/20/all-roads-lead-back-to-pragueReflecting on my Time Abroad in Chile
However, once I stopped searching and started finding, I overcame the homesickness to accept and adopt Chile as my new home.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/01/17/reflecting-on-my-time-abroad-in-chileStudying Abroad: The Best Experience I Almost Didn't Have
Second, homesickness., I consulted with others who had previously studied abroad (one being my sister, who wasn't going to let me shy away from it), hearing how worth the experience is, the homesickness seemed manageable., Anytime I had those feelings of homesickness, all I wanted to do was snap my fingers and have my loved ones in France WITH me.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/01/21/studying-abroad-the-best-experience-i-almost-didn't-haveHow To: Study Abroad, a Reflection
Homesickness On the other side of the coin, if you’re homesick, talking to people who are familiar and comforting to you can be invaluable., Loneliness and homesickness are totally normal, and are experienced by more people than let on., Homesickness is nothing some cheese fries and a screening of Bridget Jones' Diary can't cure, as my friend Kirby and I discovered.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/01/26/how-to-study-abroad-a-reflectionEnjoying a Family Visit in Prague This Semester
As incredible as studying abroad is, homesickness can creep up on any unsuspecting students away from their home.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/12/03/enjoying-a-family-visit-in-prague-this-semesterMeet Paris On-Site Ambassador, Karisa!
I had to do something to quench my wanderlust and overcome my homesickness for anything and everything French., As someone who’s been through the ups and downs of homesickness, language barriers, and travel snafus, I am happy to be a resource to students while they navigate through their individual journeys in Paris.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/10/05/meet-paris-on-site-ambassador-karisa!Coloring London: Celebrating Holi Abroad
But what everyone had warned me about did come true, after spring break, homesickness set in.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/07/12/coloring-london-celebrating-holi-abroadCall Your Mom
“There’s no shame in homesickness—it means you come from a happy home.”, -Downton Abbey It was just over two months through my study abroad semester when I came down with the sickness—homesickness., She wanted the best for me and her support eased my homesickness., Don't let the possibility of homesickness prevent you from going abroad., Should homesickness occur, it is just another experience from going abroad that will help you grow, as it has for me.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/12/09/call-your-mom8 Reasons You Should be a CEA Alumni Ambassador
Danielle O'Leary: "I can wholeheartedly say that the CEA Alumni Ambassador Program provided the ideal solution for my London homesickness: the opportunity to share my travel stories with others while inspiring students to take the risk and study abroad!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/06/30/8-reasons-you-should-be-a-cea-alumni-ambassador4 Essential Tips to Make the Most of Your Travels
Travelling alone for too long can lend itself to feelings of loneliness and homesickness, but friends - even if you just meet them along the way - can help minimize these feelings.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/12/15/4-essential-tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-travelsMy First Week in London - Study Abroad Survival Guide
How to Deal with Loneliness and Homesickness while Studying Abroad If your first thought when you hear “semester abroad in London ” is luxurious weekend traveling, fancy afternoon tea, or living out the Notting Hill dream, you’re not alone—that’s what I imagined too., The colorful pastel houses in Notting Hill Homesickness is normal Some people who go abroad are lucky—they may never experience any homesickness., Whenever I feel a sense of homesickness creeping in, I reach out to my family for support.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/10/03/my-first-week-in-london---study-abroad-survival-guidePractices that Help with Mental Health & Wellbeing Abroad
Daily Practices that Help with Homesickness and Culture Shock Moving to a new country to study abroad can feel incredibly daunting, and upon arrival, you may feel the effects of homesickness and/or cultural adjustment., As a U.S. student studying abroad in Florence , I have experienced feelings of homesickness and culture shock but also used these four accessible practices to limit their effects: 1.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/11/10/practices-that-help-with-mental-health-wellbeing-abroadNavigating Mental & Physical Health While Studying Abroad
Dealing with Homesickness One thing I really struggled with mentally was feeling homesick while abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/05/15/how-to-navigate-mental-and-physical-health-while-studying-abroad-in-london