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I’m A Junior In College, And I Still Get Homesick

This year is worse than the past few years have been.

Josie Murray

Aug 17, 2020

East Carolina University

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I’m A Junior In College, And I Still Get Homesick

Josie Murray

Since COVID started spreading like wildfire back in March, I've been living at home with my family. That meant a major change in routine and personnel change in regard to who I was seeing on a day to day basis. While this may not seem like a big deal to most people, this change can really take a toll on people who struggle with their mental health.

Mostly, I have been missing my boyfriend. We met over the summer and he goes to school at the opposite end of the state. But I've also really missed my mom. I have a lot of struggles with social anxiety and I HATE change, so moving back to college and leaving my new, comfortable pattern was a major upset.

My location, school starting, a new job, and leaving the pattern of family time and time with my boyfriend seriously flipped me on my head. This has resulted in LOTS of phone calls home and to my boyfriend, as well as more tears being shed than I would like to admit. Everything in my life changed so fast that I didn't have adequate time to adjust and take the time to make peace with the change. For people who have difficulty with their mental health, we really need more time to process major changes and it helps if it's only one or two changes at a time.

However, I do know that it will get easier over time. I may feel like my heart is heavy and I have a pit in my stomach right now, but I will adjust and learn how to be on my own again. I've been extremely lucky to have my roommates around through this, as they know exactly what I'm going through. They hug me when I'm hurting, let me cry on them until I feel better, and do everything they can to hold me accountable for my own wellbeing right now.

My boyfriend has also been a rock for me to lean on. While I can't be with him in person right now, he has no idea how much his facetime calls mean to me while I try to adjust to our new dynamic. I also have needed to phone calls to mom more than ever. We might butt heads sometimes, but she really is my saving grace.

Homesickness is temporary, but I know it hurts. Sometimes, all you need are your people (and maybe a weekend trip back home).

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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

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