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Experiencing homesickness abroad and steps to overcome it
Homesickness affects students in different ways., In Granada, I’ve met students who aren’t suffering the effects of homesickness at all., I’ve met students on the complete other side of the spectrum, who are suffering from extreme homesickness., While most students don’t actually leave study abroad because of homesickness, every student studying abroad, at one point or another, experiences some bout of homesickness., Sitting in your room, wishing you were home, will just make you dwell on the homesickness., Experiencing homesickness abroad and steps to overcome it
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/03/28/experiencing-homesickness-abroad-and-steps-to-overcome-itCombating Homesickness
So far nobody that I know has ever been above homesickness when they've been away from their friends and family, and I experienced my first bout of it last week., I was prepared to be insanely homesick, but despite having a yearning for my Dad's pasta sauce and my Grammy's baking, homesickness hasn't been too big of an issue; it's more that I wish that everyone could just be here with me to experience all of the greatness that Facebook pictures and the most vivid descriptions just can't quite capture., Along the lines of meeting people, being active socially has personally helped me avoid homesickness a lot., Combating Homesickness
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/11/12/combating-homesicknessMy Journey Through Culture Shock & Homesickness
Because I wanted to do this trip for so long, I believed that I was going to be immune to culture shock and homesickness, but boy I was wrong., However, it was especially bad because both the culture shock and homesickness hit me in one night., I was not going to get culture shock or experience homesickness., My Journey Through Culture Shock & Homesickness
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/29/my-journey-through-culture-shock-homesicknessWhat to Know Before Studying Abroad: Positive Ways to Cope with Homesickness
As a college student with two years of independent living under my belt, I was always proud of the fact that I never suffered too much from homesickness like some of my peers had., Though experiencing homesickness is hardly a cakewalk, I’ve found that keeping an open mind, being patient and seeking positive ways of coping is the best remedy., For me, I brought my linens and one of my favourite books to combat the feelings of homesickness., What to Know Before Studying Abroad: Positive Ways to Cope with Homesickness
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/10/03/what-to-know-before-studying-abroad-positive-ways-to-cope-with-homesicknessOvercoming Cycles of Homesickness and Loneliness Abroad
I knew I would be homesick, but I could never really imagine the intensity of missing or the cycles of loneliness that homesickness could bring., Homesickness and loneliness, I found, make really good friends, and it’s hard to experience one without the other., I missed my friends, but I needed to get out of my shell, out of my comfort zone, to break the cycle of homesickness and loneliness., I keep in contact with my family and friends, but I give myself breaks from social media if homesickness overwhelms me., Loneliness and homesickness are close friends, but now that I am acquainted with them abroad, I know they’re not the only friends I can have., Overcoming Cycles of Homesickness and Loneliness Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/12/12/overcoming-cycles-of-homesickness-and-loneliness-abroadSmall Victories Abroad: Overcoming Homesickness
And, for me, this is when I let homesickness swoop in., My homesickness experience isn’t too bad., I began to fight homesickness by taking a book and walking down the street to the local park., A panorama of all of Lisbon Homesickness can causes the sufferer to feel some form of anxiety, sadness and obsessive preoccupation with thoughts of home., Knowing that homesickness is normal and simply an emotion has helped me overcome any sadness I do have., Small Victories Abroad: Overcoming Homesickness
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/10/17/small-victories-abroad-overcoming-homesicknessExperiencing Homesickness While Studying Abroad as an International Student
Homesickness was a sort of coat that I always had on me., You may even ask yourself, "What about that homesickness coat?", Perhaps homesickness gets better with time, or when finding a sense of belonging in one's new environment., It is similar to a chronic disease, of which you can ease the pain using Advil or Tylenol from time to time, thus you just have to find your medication for homesickness Do you want to know what works for me?, Whatever keeps you connected to your home(s) will help you ease any homesickness you may be feeling., Experiencing Homesickness While Studying Abroad as an International Student
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/10/28/experiencing-homesickness-while-studying-abroad-as-an-international-studentHow To Deal with Confusing Feelings: Homesickness and Culture Shock
I never thought I would be writing a blog about the topic of homesickness, yet here we are!, Homesickness can occur for many reasons, and culture shock may also contribute to these confusing feelings., Here are some of my best methods for dealing with homesickness., Ultimately, the goal of integrating one's self is not to escape homesickness, but to create a new home while remembering to be grateful and connected to the old., How To Deal with Confusing Feelings: Homesickness and Culture Shock
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/12/10/how-to-deal-with-confusing-feelings-homesickness-and-culture-shockHomesickness: From "BEST DAY EVER" to "I'm Going to Ugly Cry For Two Hours"
Homesickness it is not a myth., But regardless of all of that homesickness, you can get through it., For me culture shock and homesickness were like a one-two punch to the gut., But thankfully, there is a way to beat homesickness!, My 6 Homesickness Tips: Start talking., Homesickness: From "BEST DAY EVER" to "I'm Going to Ugly Cry For Two Hours"
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/09/17/homesickness-from-best-day-ever-to-i'm-going-to-ugly-cry-for-two-hoursExperiences with Homesickness and Tips to Cure It!
Before even coming to Spain, I prepared myself for the homesickness and culture shock everyone assured me would strike at some point during my first weeks in Granada., Sure, I had days when I missed home more than usual, but that wave of homesickness for which I had prepared myself never came., Thankfully, it is possible to completely thrive (not just survive) in the midst of homesickness., If you’re feeling a bit blue in your time abroad, here are some of the things I’ve found helpful: Prioritize your relationships In my experience, homesickness is longing for my family and the familiarity of home., Let the excitement of trip planning push that homesickness straight out of your mind!, Experiences with Homesickness and Tips to Cure It!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/06/13/experiences-with-homesickness-and-tips-to-cure-it!Experiencing Homesickness During a Summer in Florence
We each entered this experience with different expectations, but one thing we have in common is homesickness., Personally, homesickness didn't hit until halfway through my semester abroad., After the excitement and shock wore off and I started to settle into my routine, I had more time to think about homesickness., Experiencing Homesickness During a Summer in Florence
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/08/10/experiencing-homesickness-during-a-summer-in-florenceAvoiding Homesickness on the French Riviera
The only problem is that sometimes you can't help but feel completely out of your element - and get enveloped by homesickness., Homesickness is just one of the symptoms of culture shock., Avoiding Homesickness on the French Riviera
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/01/14/avoiding-homesickness-on-the-french-rivieraArriving in Buenos Aires: Combating Homesickness
I was not expecting myself to fall a victim to homesickness in the slightest., Homesickness is completely normal, especially when being thrown into an entire new culture, language, and country., Arriving in Buenos Aires: Combating Homesickness
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/08/20/arriving-in-buenos-aires-combating-homesicknessHow 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-reflectionForever Grateful for this Experience
I’m not gonna lie, there were a few low points and homesickness set in at times, but I would not have traded this experience for the world!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/12/17/forever-grateful-for-this-experienceMeet Danielle O'Leary: CEA London On-Site Ambassador
For the first time in my entire life, I felt true homesickness., Luckily, CEA presented the ideal opportunity to my London homesickness: the CEA Alumni Ambassador Program, an opportunity for study abroad alumni to develop their own skills in marketing, PR, managerial, social media, and communication-related fields.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/01/23/meet-danielle-o'leary-cea-london-on-site-ambassadorHomesick in Prague? Follow These Tips
We are all out of our comfort zones and no matter the intensity of your homesickness, we all feel it at some point or another., I can’t take the homesickness away, and nothing but going back home can, but I know of ways to make it less prominent or pervasive, and I want to share them with you. 1., That will just give you more time to be sad, and before you know it, the homesickness will start to worsen., Experiencing new things, meeting new people and getting out of your comfort zone might’ve been some of the reasons you came to Prague, so don’t let your homesickness stop you from doing so., I know it’s hard, but homesickness is part of the study abroad experience, too.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/23/homesick-in-prague-follow-these-tipsTaking 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 Stay Healthy Abroad
They'll help you with your homesickness - and of course it's always a fun time to be able to hear the voices of your loved ones again.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/01/13/5-tips-to-stay-healthy-abroad5 Steps in Prioritizing Mental Health While Studying Abroad
5 Steps to Prioritize Mental Health While Studying Abroad While studying abroad, mental health and wellbeing is often discussed in terms of homesickness, but the day-to-day emotions are quite different to work through., Seeing faces that remind you of home is the best way (for me) to cope with homesickness.
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