{"id":4779,"date":"2026-09-23T11:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/?p=4779"},"modified":"2026-09-23T11:37:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:37:27","slug":"8-tips-for-managing-homesickness-at-uni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/2026\/09\/23\/8-tips-for-managing-homesickness-at-uni\/","title":{"rendered":"8 tips for managing homesickness at uni"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting university is exciting, but it\u2019s completely normal to miss home too.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re missing family, friends or more familiar surroundings, homesickness is something many students experience \u2013 especially during your first few weeks.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It usually gets easier as you settle in, but here are ten tips to help you manage those feelings.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Students<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Give yourself time<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Moving to university is a big change. It may even be the first time you\u2019ve been away from home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s okay to feel unsettled while you adjust. Take things one day at a time and remember that adapting to university life is a process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Student<\/p>\n

\u00a02. Stay connected<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Arrange regular calls or messages with family and friends. Keeping in touch can be comforting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At the same time, try not to spend all of your free time online. Enjoy sharing your experiences from uni while also making time to create new ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Student<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Personalise your space<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Who says you can\u2019t bring your childhood teddy to uni?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Family photos, decorations or familiar items can make your room feel more comfortable \u2013 like a home away from home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Two<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Get involved<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Join a student-led community<\/a> or sports team, attend campus events or try something new.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meeting people with similar interests can help you build connections and feel more at home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Group<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

5. Explore your new area<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

It can be easy to spend most of your time between your accommodation and lectures, but getting out and exploring is important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a walk around campus, visit local caf\u00e9s, parks or shops, and get to know Middlesbrough.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Students<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Talk about it<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

You might be surprised how many people feel the same way you do.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chat with your flatmates, course mates or friends about your experiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cup<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Look after yourself<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Getting enough sleep, eating well and staying active can have a big impact on your mood and wellbeing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Try to make time for activities you enjoy too, whether that\u2019s going to the gym, watching your favourite series or reading a book.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Student<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Ask for support<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

If homesickness is affecting your wellbeing or studies, don\u2019t struggle alone. Teesside University\u2019s support services are here to help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our student helpline<\/a> is available 24\/7, and you can talk to a qualified counsellor about how you\u2019re feeling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember \u2013 feeling homesick doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ve made the wrong choice. It just means you\u2019re adjusting to something new.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Be kind to yourself and know that settling in often happens gradually. You\u2019ve got this.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Starting university is exciting, but it\u2019s completely normal to miss home too.\u00a0\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re missing family, friends or more familiar surroundings, homesickness is something many students experience \u2013 especially during your first few weeks.\u00a0 It usually gets easier as you settle in, but here are ten tips to help you manage those feelings.\u00a0 1. Give … Continue reading “8 tips for managing homesickness at uni”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25094,"featured_media":4786,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false},"categories":[4,6],"tags":[270,269,272,271],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/files\/2026\/09\/Img319747.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4779"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25094"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4779"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4791,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4779\/revisions\/4791"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4786"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}