Homesickness- All you need to know
What are the common misconceptions about homesickness?
Homesickness is the act of missing your house or your bed.
There is only one "degree" of homesickness.
Once you become homesick, there is no way to get better.
All of the above.
These are all misconceptions because they're false information people associate with homesickness. Homesickness isn't missing the actual object, like a house or bed, but rather the people and familiarity of home. Also, many forget that homesickness can have more than one "degree", ranging from mild to severe. Lastly, homesickness is a temporary state of being, and with the proper help and coping mechanisms, overcoming homesickness is possible.
These are all misconceptions because they're false information people associate with homesickness. Homesickness isn't missing the actual object, like a house or bed, but rather the people and familiarity of home. Also, many forget that homesickness can have more than one "degree", ranging from mild to severe. Lastly, homesickness is a temporary state of being, and with the proper help and coping mechanisms, overcoming homesickness is possible.
How does somebody know they're homesick?
By becoming physically sick, like vomiting or a fever.
Not being able to do what you came to college to do
Texting their friends too much.
The signs of being homesick vary from person to person. When you realize you aren't going to classes, or putting yourself out there to make new friends; this could be a sign of homesickness. The failure to do what you went to college to do, could be because you are distracted with always thinking about home and your comfort zone.
The signs of being homesick vary from person to person. When you realize you aren't going to classes, or putting yourself out there to make new friends; this could be a sign of homesickness. The failure to do what you went to college to do, could be because you are distracted with always thinking about home and your comfort zone.
What is the difference between homesickness and depression?
Depression can be long term, while being homesick is short term.
Depression is a mental illness, while homesickness is not.
There is no difference.
Homesickness and Depression are paired together because in the most extreme cases, being homesick can lead to depression, if someone doesn't take care of the issue. A good way to separate the two is by using time. A person should only be homesick for a six week period.
Homesickness and Depression are paired together because in the most extreme cases, being homesick can lead to depression, if someone doesn't take care of the issue. A good way to separate the two is by using time. A person should only be homesick for a six week period.
What are the coping mechanisms used with homesickness?
Suck it up, everyone goes through it.
Understand these feelings are normal, going to events and activities to make new friends, while staying connect to your friends and family at home.
Crying.
To cope with homesickness, you have to be willing to get use to new surroundings, like a college campus. Majority of freshmen feel this way, so your'e not alone, and you can even use being homesick as a way to bond. Sitting in your dorm, with no friends, is not making the best of the situation, and can interfere with coping. Going outside, even alone, there will always being someone to talk to, especially at a small school, like Fredonia. Lastly, it's alright to FaceTime, text, or call your family and friends back home. They have been in your life for the past 18 years, and there is no need to cut them off, you can balance both!
To cope with homesickness, you have to be willing to get use to new surroundings, like a college campus. Majority of freshmen feel this way, so your'e not alone, and you can even use being homesick as a way to bond. Sitting in your dorm, with no friends, is not making the best of the situation, and can interfere with coping. Going outside, even alone, there will always being someone to talk to, especially at a small school, like Fredonia. Lastly, it's alright to FaceTime, text, or call your family and friends back home. They have been in your life for the past 18 years, and there is no need to cut them off, you can balance both!
How does this quote relate to the topic: “The scariest thing about distance is you don’t know whether they miss you or forget about you”- The Notebook
It talks about distance which is a key part of homesickness.
Being homesick is scary, which the quote talks about.
None of the above.
Both of the above.
The quote goes towards more when a person leaves, but when someone goes to college; they are leaving everyone and everything behind. The article brings up ways you can cope with feeling homesick, but in the back of your mind, you’ll always be thinking of those very important people in your life, like a best friend, or significant other. By going away, for school in our case, you're challenging yourself to take the risk of possibly ruining a relationship that was from home. It wouldn’t be your fault, but sometimes distance is a silent killer.
The quote goes towards more when a person leaves, but when someone goes to college; they are leaving everyone and everything behind. The article brings up ways you can cope with feeling homesick, but in the back of your mind, you’ll always be thinking of those very important people in your life, like a best friend, or significant other. By going away, for school in our case, you're challenging yourself to take the risk of possibly ruining a relationship that was from home. It wouldn’t be your fault, but sometimes distance is a silent killer.
How is homesickness a higher education issue?
Homesickness is a distraction from school, which can result in slacking off in school.
Being homesick occurs at colleges, therefore it is their problem.
You can't do homework in a dorm.
Homesickness is a higher ed issue because it deals with the well being of their students. If students are suffering, they won't be able to keep up with schoolwork and give their full potential. As colleges and universities, there needs to be programs and activities directed towards every different type of student, so they can feel comfortable being away from home.
Homesickness is a higher ed issue because it deals with the well being of their students. If students are suffering, they won't be able to keep up with schoolwork and give their full potential. As colleges and universities, there needs to be programs and activities directed towards every different type of student, so they can feel comfortable being away from home.
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