Decorate your room

There’s nothing like making a new space yours. Whether it’s a favourite blanket, ornaments or trinkets, those sentimental ties can help to prevent homesickness.

You could go a step further and replicate the feeling of home by using the same items as your parents. For example, using the same fragrances or candles to recreate that homely feel.

Printing photos of your friends and family and sticking them on the wall as a collage can add another friendly touch. On days when you’re feeling really homesick at uni, seeing those pictures can cheer you up. This is particularly important if you’re studying abroad or on a gap year.

Get out and about

Feeling homesick at uni is often to do with being in unfamiliar surroundings. It’s a great idea to explore your uni town or city and find your bearings so you’ll feel more at home. In fact, it’s one of the first recommended things to do when starting university.

That includes going for walks, doing some sightseeing and getting familiar with your university campus. This will allow you to find a café, park or communal area you love.

Not only that but getting out in the fresh air and nature can help to improve your mood. Exercising also has the same mood-boosting effect. You could combine the two together and go for a jog in your local park. Bonus points if the weather is nice!

Join a society

One thing about uni campuses - there’s always something to do. You’ll be hard pressed to find a time when there isn’t either a fair or social event going on.

If you have a certain hobby or interest, then join a club or society. Doing something you love with likeminded people can take your mind off homesickness.

Societies can range from common interests like art and book clubs to sports like ice hockey and archery. You might also find societies related to your current course. Browse the list of societies and join anything that you think could be interesting. And if you don’t enjoy it, you can always opt out.

What To Do When You Feel Homesick At University