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Missing home is one of the most common parts of starting college — and one of the least talked about. It doesn't mean you made the wrong choice; it means you left people you love. Here's how to cope while your new place starts to feel like home.
It's normal — and it usually fades as you settle in
Homesickness is a sign you have a home worth missing, not a sign you don't belong. Build a routine, make a few local connections, and stay in touch with home without living there. Give it a little time, and the new place becomes home too — and reach out for support if it ever feels like too much.
Keep going: succeed in your first year of college, protect your wellbeing, and get along with your roommate.