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HOME COMFORTS BRING ITEMS THAT


BRING YOU COMFORT


These could be anything from your childhood teddy, certain pictures of your family to post on your wall, your favourite blanket or some food items that you may remind you of home eg. biscuits, chocolate (not your mum though).


We aren’t here to question what brings you comfort so whatever it is just go ahead.


CARRY A POSITIVE


ATTITUDE AND STOP WORRYING


This can do wonders for your mood. Sometimes worrying about the people at home can have a negative effect on your mood and increase your homesickness.


Contact them after arriving at university; this reassurance might lighten things up a bit.


Keep in mind that not many people will talk to you if you are in a bad mood all the time and this can make it worse.


TALK TO PEOPLE AT HOME WHEN YOU’RE IN A GOOD MOOD


Happy MoodRemember that they miss you just as much as you miss them. If they hear that you are not handling the move well, they will begin to worry and miss you even more.


Make sure to contact them after something positive, for example, you have cooked your first meal or have just done a successful load of laundry (definitely a milestone). This will reassure them that you are doing fine and eliminate all worrying.


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