How can I get over being homesick?

Question

I've only been away at college (an hour and a half from where I live) for six days, but it feels like years. I hate it here. It's not a particularly good college, but yesterday was my first Friday on campus, and, well, I was practically the only person still on campus as most people were off campus getting drunk.

No one takes their classes seriously; my roommate has already missed two classes in three days, and woke me up at 2:00 this morning stumbling in drunk.

I miss my old life so much. I just want to go back to the people I know, my house, my family. I miss my room, that I redecorated myself, I miss my sister, and I even miss my bratty younger brother. I can't take another month of this before my first vacation, and I'm so worried that the five days off will only make me miss it more when I come back.

Answer 1

Are you at this college because you can't take your classes at a school closer to home. If you have a computer get a web cam, get some pictures of your family and put them up on your walls and desk.

Answer 2

I also miss my old life ;( Hey! Don't let yourself down, you're in this college anyway :) Girl, you're not the only one homesick when a new semester begins. There's more people homesick out there in the campus... you will find them and then, "be together with your loneliness."

Answer 3

Its Hard i know When i went for Seven weeks to Australia,the first two days i was homesick,,i went out and bought a nice Music C,D, and has you know you are there to better yourself,, your mate rolling in drunk and missing lessons ,, she Will only have herself to blame ,,when she gets behind with her studies Grin and bear it you will soon be home ,,and by then you might have settled in ,,

Answer 4

See if you can stick it out the first semester.  Or take a weekend off sometime yourself.  An hour and a half away is not the long a distance as far as college living goes.

Some suggestions:

1. Keep in touch with family and friends back home via letter, e-mail, and telephone if possible.  Encourage them to send you correspondence.

2. Make even temporary college friends outside of your immediate dorm environment.

3. Concentrate on your studies.

4. Get involved in some get-togethers sponsored by the dorm or other group on campus.

5. Go to a religious service nearby of your choosing.

6. Talk to a counselor.

7. Talk to the person responsible for your immediate dorm area.

Good luck to you.

Answer 5

Hi ! homesick : Don't worry , you'll get over that . But just be patient , it will take a little getting use to . So far as roommate , hope she will get it together soon . But remember why you are there . keep your focus . You're not to far away , so it's okay to go home for a quick visit . But don't get attached to that old life again . you have a new one now . give it a chance and time to work . Make the best of this good situation .I wish you the best .