Homesickness in My College Life

When I first entered the college, I imaged the college life is quite exciting and attractive for me as I can taste independence. I had put in a lot of hard work and effort to secure admission of the college so I looked forward to my interesting and wonderful college life. Though college life could bring lots of dreams and expectations for me bur I found that I soon start feeling homesick and the reasons are as follows.

The main reason for enhancing such a feeling is the change of circumstance. When I entered the college, I left behind the comfort and my warm home that my families provide for me. In a place where everything is new, right from their room to the faces that I see in my surrounding, it is natural to feel lonely and isolated. I miss the support I received back at from my families and friends. I am such a tender blossom that a touch will bruise me once I leave the greenhouse. I am very confused that whether I can survive unpleasant whether.

In addition, I go to the college which is far away from my home, which means I cannot go home for Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival or other special days. For an example, in the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, I had to stay at school to have my double academic degree lesson so I felt a bit sad. I felt lonely because no one to hold and no one to talk.

Last but not least, the anxiety of academic performance can also add to the feeling of homesickness, which is also known as separation anxiety for me. I find it difficult to share my feelings with an understanding person.

I should recognize my feeling of homesickness and learn to manage these feelings so that I don't interfere with a good study experience in the college life. I will learn effective coping methods to help myself adjust, make new friends, and enjoy my time here.