Is it normal to still get homesick?

Question

i'm 19 and finished my first year of college last year. i'm really close with my family and had an extremely hard time being away at college last year. i tried to stay involved and everything...but i still ended up coming home almost every weekend (which didn't help because i didn't give myself a chance to get used to it).

i'm moving back on sunday and i'm more upset/nervous than i am excited. i'm living with 5 of my friends and my best friend just transfered to my school so i'm hoping that will help me a little.

i want to be there...but at the same time i miss being home and being with my family. i know i sound like i'm 5 years old, but does anyone else still feel this way? i kinda feel like it's ruining my college experience and i don't know what to do to get over it.

Answer 1

I'm in my second year of college and 1,400 miles away from home, so I get exactly what you're feeling, you're actually lucky to be nearby your family.

However, the going home every weekend might be hindering you instead of helping you. Try to narrow it down to maybe once or twice a month. And make a vow to do something every weekend instead of staying on campus.

Answer 2

you miss your family...

The best thing you can do is keep busy...

If your being paid through a scholarship, get a job or something to keep you busy...

By yourself a car, or something, to give you a bill to pay. Not only will it build your credit if you keep up on it, but it will give you a reason you CAN'T leave, and you'll be forced to get used to it.

Answer 3

Set your mind that whatever you are doing right now is for the benefit of your family. That way, you can focus on your task and it can you feel good and proud that you have achieved and done something to your family that they will appreciate in years to come. Make your family your inspiration to be better and to do good.

Families are sometimes the best you ever had, so missing them is okay.