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If You're Homesick Already, These Dozen Things Can Soften The Blow Of Being Away At College

Tips from the girl who went to the farthest in-state college.

Brooke Catahan Smith

Sep 02, 2018

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If You're Homesick Already, These Dozen Things Can Soften The Blow Of Being Away At College

Brooke Catahan Smith

With it being my third year at Virginia Tech, I know the feeling of being homesick especially since my hometown is a long five hours away from Blacksburg. I was shocked when I moved from my beach landscape to a small town full of mountains. Fortunately, I've learned how to combat that feeling of missing home by sticking to these 12 remedies that will rid away any homesickness.

Listen to some good music

Some feel-good tunes will drown out that homesick sadness.

Join some clubs

Gobblerfest is a great way to start getting into them and it's a great way to meet more people!

Hangout with your new friends

College is all about making memories and maybe your friends feel homesick too.

Eat some good food

We have some of the best dining food in the country that will help you forget all about homecooked meals.

Practice mindfulness

Take up yoga or deep breathing exercises or even journaling to really find peace and zen.

Find some place that's hiring

With a job, you'll have something to consume your time and an extra inflow of cash

Hit the gym

Working out will release those feel good hormones and get you in shape.

Take up a new hobby

Maybe you'll find something to collect or find something you're good at — anything that can help you take your mind off of being away from home.

Read a good book

When I'm feeling down, I like to relax and unwind with a good read. It lets you escape and leave all your worries behind for a little while.

Join an intramural sport

They have everything from battleship to basketball. There is literally something for everyone.

Call or text your family to stay in touch

Great news, with the age of technology, distance is a thing of the past! Just remember that you don't need to call them every single waking minute.

Make the most out of your time in college

Really enjoy these next four years of your life and don't harp on things that you've left behind.

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If You're Homesick Already, These Dozen Things Can Soften The Blow Of Being Away At College

Tips from the girl who went to the farthest in-state college.

Listen to some good music

Join some clubs

Hangout with your new friends

Eat some good food

Practice mindfulness

Find some place that's hiring

Hit the gym

Take up a new hobby

Read a good book

Join an intramural sport

Call or text your family to stay in touch

Make the most out of your time in college

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Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

1. What do you do for a living?

2. What's your favorite color?

3. Do you have any siblings?

4. What's your favorite television show?

5. When is your birthday?

6. What's your biggest goal in life?

7. If you had three wishes granted to you by a genie, what would they be?

8. What's your favorite childhood memory?

9. If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?

10. Are you a cat or a dog person?

11. Do you believe in a religion or any sort of spiritual power?

12. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

13. What is your ideal date night?

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15. What's a good way to cheer you up if you're having a bad day?

16. Do you have any tattoos?

17. Can you describe yourself in three words?

18. What makes you the most nervous in life?

19. What's the best gift you have ever received?

20. What do you do to relax/have fun?

21. What are your priorities at this phase of your life?

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

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You know the best beaches and coves to go to.

You have no patience for the guy who can't back his trailer into the water right.

Doing the friendly wave to every boat you pass.

The cooler is always packed, mostly with beer.

Giving the idiot who goes 30 in a "No Wake Zone" a piece of your mind.

You have no problem with peeing in the water.

You know the frustration of getting your anchor stuck.

Watching in awe at the bigger, better boats that pass by.

Knowing any swimsuit that you own with white in it is best left for the pool or the ocean.

The momentary fear for your life as you get launched from the tube.

You're able to go to the restaurants by the water wearing minimal clothing.

Having unexpected problems with your boat.

Having a name for your boat unique to you and your life.

There's no better place you'd rather be in the summer.

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

1. My school is incredibly unique.

2. I am not just a number at my school.

3. I feel like I am contributing something to the community.

5. My professors know me and I feel that I can easily communicate with them.

6. The incredible people I've met

7. Opportunities

8. Students want to learn

9. Ability to join a sorority and have a house full of people I know I can talk to anytime I need to

10. I have figured out how I learn best because my school offers so many different ways of learning.

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