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Experiencing Homesickness During a Summer in Florence
We each entered this experience with different expectations, but one thing we have in common is homesickness., Personally, homesickness didn't hit until halfway through my semester abroad., After the excitement and shock wore off and I started to settle into my routine, I had more time to think about homesickness., Experiencing Homesickness During a Summer in Florence
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/08/10/experiencing-homesickness-during-a-summer-in-florenceThe ROI of Study Abroad
However, we find that the challenges students face while living and studying in a new country"”such as homesickness or a lack of understanding of the country's work culture"”are barriers that students can overcome with time and the support of CEA CAPA staff and their peers.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/02/04/the-roi-of-study-abroadEnjoying a Family Visit in Prague This Semester
As incredible as studying abroad is, homesickness can creep up on any unsuspecting students away from their home.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/12/03/enjoying-a-family-visit-in-prague-this-semesterDo I Really Need 10 T-Shirts? Study Abroad Packing Pro Tips
Make sure you bring a pair that can plug into your phone, but that can also plug into your computer Books/Movies Books in your native language can be a nice thing to have Having your favorite movie downloaded on your laptop can be a nice thing to help curb homesickness Pictures Not only is having pictures of your friends and family back home a comfort -- you’ll also want those pictures to show all the new friends you make while studying abroad!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/10/07/do-i-really-need-10-t-shirts-study-abroad-packing-pro-tipsStudying Abroad as a College Athlete
However, when the homesickness did kick in, it hit with a vengeance., The first thing that helped me get over my homesickness was bonding with my roommates.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/09/25/studying-abroad-as-a-college-athleteMy Journey Through Culture Shock & Homesickness
Because I wanted to do this trip for so long, I believed that I was going to be immune to culture shock and homesickness, but boy I was wrong., However, it was especially bad because both the culture shock and homesickness hit me in one night., I was not going to get culture shock or experience homesickness., My Journey Through Culture Shock & Homesickness
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/29/my-journey-through-culture-shock-homesicknessHomesick in Prague? Follow These Tips
We are all out of our comfort zones and no matter the intensity of your homesickness, we all feel it at some point or another., I can’t take the homesickness away, and nothing but going back home can, but I know of ways to make it less prominent or pervasive, and I want to share them with you. 1., That will just give you more time to be sad, and before you know it, the homesickness will start to worsen., Experiencing new things, meeting new people and getting out of your comfort zone might’ve been some of the reasons you came to Prague, so don’t let your homesickness stop you from doing so., I know it’s hard, but homesickness is part of the study abroad experience, too.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/23/homesick-in-prague-follow-these-tipsThe Adjustment of Studying Abroad in Galway, Ireland
I had heard of contradictory statements of when homesickness would inevitably hit., Below I have some tips on what I did to adapt to a new culture, which minimized my homesickness: Tip #1: Research the Culture Before Your Trip Something that eased my anxieties was doing research of the Irish culture and Ireland itself before my trip., I found that journaling--at least weekly--and having scheduled FaceTime calls home helped me to express my feelings while minimizing homesickness.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/16/the-adjustment-of-studying-abroad-in-galway-irelandTips & Tricks for Study Abroad Packing
What to Expect: In general, homesickness is a real thing.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/06/25/tips-tricks-for-study-abroad-packingOvercoming Cycles of Homesickness and Loneliness Abroad
I knew I would be homesick, but I could never really imagine the intensity of missing or the cycles of loneliness that homesickness could bring., Homesickness and loneliness, I found, make really good friends, and it’s hard to experience one without the other., I missed my friends, but I needed to get out of my shell, out of my comfort zone, to break the cycle of homesickness and loneliness., I keep in contact with my family and friends, but I give myself breaks from social media if homesickness overwhelms me., Loneliness and homesickness are close friends, but now that I am acquainted with them abroad, I know they’re not the only friends I can have., Overcoming Cycles of Homesickness and Loneliness Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/12/12/overcoming-cycles-of-homesickness-and-loneliness-abroadTaking Care of Your Physical & Mental Health Abroad
Whether you’re dealing with culture shock, homesickness, illness or injuries, there are many things you can do to help deal with and prevent these issues.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/12/05/taking-care-of-your-physical-mental-health-abroadCelebrating American Holidays in France
By the time Thanksgiving week rolled around, all of us had been pretty burned out with midterms, homesickness and traveling (so difficult, I know).
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/11/28/celebrating-american-holidays-in-franceSmall Victories in Overcoming Large Language Barriers
After a few weeks of frustration over my lack of fluency, bouts of homesickness, and loneliness, I realized that I was focusing on large goals that were slowly seeming to become impossible.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/11/27/small-victories-in-overcoming-large-language-barriersTips on Staying Physically and Mentally Healthy While Studying Abroad
It’s easy to assume that homesickness will set in when you travel abroad for an extended period of time.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/11/15/tips-on-staying-physically-and-mentally-healthy-while-studying-abroadTraveling to the French Riviera
I like to believe our busy schedule has helped with alleviating most of the homesickness that I would have otherwise gotten, had I been traveling completely alone.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/10/08/traveling-to-the-french-rivieraArriving in Buenos Aires: Combating Homesickness
I was not expecting myself to fall a victim to homesickness in the slightest., Homesickness is completely normal, especially when being thrown into an entire new culture, language, and country., Arriving in Buenos Aires: Combating Homesickness
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/08/20/arriving-in-buenos-aires-combating-homesicknessYear Abroad CEA - Photo Blog
The first couple of weeks of being abroad, I found myself sinking quickly into culture shock and homesickness.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/07/15/year-abroad-cea---photo-blogExperiences with Homesickness and Tips to Cure It!
Before even coming to Spain, I prepared myself for the homesickness and culture shock everyone assured me would strike at some point during my first weeks in Granada., Sure, I had days when I missed home more than usual, but that wave of homesickness for which I had prepared myself never came., Thankfully, it is possible to completely thrive (not just survive) in the midst of homesickness., If you’re feeling a bit blue in your time abroad, here are some of the things I’ve found helpful: Prioritize your relationships In my experience, homesickness is longing for my family and the familiarity of home., Let the excitement of trip planning push that homesickness straight out of your mind!, Experiences with Homesickness and Tips to Cure It!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/06/13/experiences-with-homesickness-and-tips-to-cure-it!Adiós America, Hola Barcelona!
They encourage me to try new foods (which I am sometimes stubborn about) and have been a great antidote for homesickness.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/03/12/adiós-america-hola-barcelona!5 Tips to Overcome Reverse Culture Shock
Changing relationships Feelings of alienation Homesickness for your host country Not knowing how to blend both cultures This is what Reverse Culture Shock feels like, and yes it’s very real.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/03/08/5-tips-to-overcome-reverse-culture-shock