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Alumni Spotlight: Samirah Reyes – Studied Abroad in San José
In moments of homesickness, what activities or resources did you find most helpful for connecting with your home culture or maintaining a sense of familiarity?, Also, watching comfort shows or eating one of my favorite fast-food meals from the U.S. helped ease the feeling of homesickness.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/06/10/alumni-spotlight-samirah-reyes-studied-abroad-in-san-jose-costa-ricaNavigating Mental & Physical Health While Studying Abroad
Dealing with Homesickness One thing I really struggled with mentally was feeling homesick while abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/05/15/how-to-navigate-mental-and-physical-health-while-studying-abroad-in-londonHow to Maintain Your Health While Studying Abroad
Overcoming Homesickness and Staying Healthy while Studying Abroad One of the most difficult things about studying abroad is leaving home behind., Upon arrival, everything is new and there’s so much to discover (especially during CEA CAPA study abroad excursions in Amsterdam ), but as time goes on, the romanticism can wear off and the homesickness can set in., As my studies abroad in Amsterdam ended, I began to experience some feelings of homesickness and stress.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/05/08/how-to-maintain-your-health-while-studying-abroadSelf-Discovery while Studying Abroad in Florence, Italy
Homesickness, a common companion for those studying abroad, was an unexpected hurdle., Overcoming homesickness was a testament to resilience and adaptability, qualities that would prove invaluable not just in the context of studying abroad but in the broader spectrum of life itself.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/02/12/self-discovery-while-studying-abroad-in-florence-italyConnecting to my Japanese Identity Studying Abroad in France
Whether this was through trying new restaurants or cooking familiar recipes, getting to recreate a little taste of home always helped me get through the homesickness and made Grenoble feel like home.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/01/22/connecting-to-my-japanese-identity-studying-abroad-in-franceCEA CAPA Insider Study Abroad Experience in the French Riviera
I’m not big on journaling but I think that if you’re going out in the evening to watch the sunset and journal and just relax for a little bit it is a great way to cope with the feelings of homesickness.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/01/12/cea-capa-insider-study-abroad-experience-in-the-french-rivieraPractices that Help with Mental Health & Wellbeing Abroad
Daily Practices that Help with Homesickness and Culture Shock Moving to a new country to study abroad can feel incredibly daunting, and upon arrival, you may feel the effects of homesickness and/or cultural adjustment., As a U.S. student studying abroad in Florence , I have experienced feelings of homesickness and culture shock but also used these four accessible practices to limit their effects: 1.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/11/10/practices-that-help-with-mental-health-wellbeing-abroadImmersing Myself in Granada's Culture - CEA CAPA Excursions
I vividly recall the first few weeks of my study abroad program when I was grappling with homesickness and adjusting to a different pace of life.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/10/04/immersing-myself-in-granada's-culture---cea-capa-excursionsMy First Week in London - Study Abroad Survival Guide
How to Deal with Loneliness and Homesickness while Studying Abroad If your first thought when you hear “semester abroad in London ” is luxurious weekend traveling, fancy afternoon tea, or living out the Notting Hill dream, you’re not alone—that’s what I imagined too., The colorful pastel houses in Notting Hill Homesickness is normal Some people who go abroad are lucky—they may never experience any homesickness., Whenever I feel a sense of homesickness creeping in, I reach out to my family for support.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/10/03/my-first-week-in-london---study-abroad-survival-guide(Surprisingly) Missing Home in Sydney
I've recently been experiencing a great deal of homesickness., Even though I was only home for a day before I flew to Sydney as I had just moved out of my dorm room at my college, I didn't experience any type of homesickness for the first few weeks.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/07/14/surprisingly-missing-home-in-sydney5 Steps in Prioritizing Mental Health While Studying Abroad
5 Steps to Prioritize Mental Health While Studying Abroad While studying abroad, mental health and wellbeing is often discussed in terms of homesickness, but the day-to-day emotions are quite different to work through., Seeing faces that remind you of home is the best way (for me) to cope with homesickness.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/07/12/5-steps-in-prioritizing-mental-health-while-studying-abroadHow To Deal with Confusing Feelings: Homesickness and Culture Shock
I never thought I would be writing a blog about the topic of homesickness, yet here we are!, Homesickness can occur for many reasons, and culture shock may also contribute to these confusing feelings., Here are some of my best methods for dealing with homesickness., Ultimately, the goal of integrating one's self is not to escape homesickness, but to create a new home while remembering to be grateful and connected to the old., How To Deal with Confusing Feelings: Homesickness and Culture Shock
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/12/10/how-to-deal-with-confusing-feelings-homesickness-and-culture-shock7 Tips on Living Your Healthiest Life Abroad
Homesickness Whether it comes on your plane ride here or halfway through the semester, we all experience homesickness.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/12/07/7-tips-on-living-your-healthiest-life-abroadAlumni Spotlight: Mary Merschat - Dublin
The biggest challenge I faced and overcame was homesickness., I tried to remind myself that it was normal to feel this way and tried to stay active when I was dealing with homesickness.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/09/29/alumni-spotlight-mary-merschat---dublinThe Culture Problem
The University of Miami offers a typical definition: These feelings and symptoms include: disorientation isolation frustration depression/sadness extreme homesickness having negative feelings about the host culture sleeping or eating disturbances In that respect, the rhetoric of nationalism and education abroad is in uneasy alignment.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/08/25/the-culture-problemColoring London: Celebrating Holi Abroad
But what everyone had warned me about did come true, after spring break, homesickness set in.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/07/12/coloring-london-celebrating-holi-abroadStudying Abroad: The Best Experience I Almost Didn't Have
Second, homesickness., I consulted with others who had previously studied abroad (one being my sister, who wasn't going to let me shy away from it), hearing how worth the experience is, the homesickness seemed manageable., Anytime I had those feelings of homesickness, all I wanted to do was snap my fingers and have my loved ones in France WITH me.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/01/21/studying-abroad-the-best-experience-i-almost-didn't-have5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad & 5 Things I’m Glad I Didn’t
Before coming here, I was confident I wouldn’t experience much homesickness with all the excitement happening around me here.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/11/08/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-studying-abroad-5-things-i-m-glad-i-didn-tExperiencing Homesickness While Studying Abroad as an International Student
Homesickness was a sort of coat that I always had on me., You may even ask yourself, "What about that homesickness coat?", Perhaps homesickness gets better with time, or when finding a sense of belonging in one's new environment., It is similar to a chronic disease, of which you can ease the pain using Advil or Tylenol from time to time, thus you just have to find your medication for homesickness Do you want to know what works for me?, Whatever keeps you connected to your home(s) will help you ease any homesickness you may be feeling., Experiencing Homesickness While Studying Abroad as an International Student
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/10/28/experiencing-homesickness-while-studying-abroad-as-an-international-studentBirthday in Paris: Making the Most of a Birthday Abroad
It was full of happy conversations with hints of melancholic homesickness.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/09/10/birthday-in-paris-making-the-most-of-a-birthday-abroad