The Big Transition: Handling Being Home Sick

Most kids coming out of high school and on their way to college are thinking about one major thing. "I get to live away from home and not worry about my parent's rules anymore!" All you can think about is getting out of your house and living on your own. The thought will most likely never cross your mind that there might come a point where you miss home and begin to feel home sick. Now, I am not saying that everyone will become home sick, but hopefully I can provide some helpful advice to those who do.

The first helpful advice I can give you to help with home sickness is that you are not the only one! Chances are that most of your classmates feel some home sickness as well. And fyi, a lot of the people who brag about not being home sick at all are lying! Many people are afraid to admit it. Don't be one of those people. Now, i am not saying that you should tell the whole world that you are home sick, but if the subject comes up it is okay to admit it because you are the majority. Also, it is okay to tell your parents and other family this. Most of the time talking with them will ease your mind. Remember, your family hasn't gone anywhere and will be there when you go back for break.

The last advice I would like to give is for the more serious cases of home sickness. Trinity has a great faculty and staff that is here for you! Don't be afraid to go check out counseling services and talk to a counselor. Talking to someone about it will only help you feel better. Also, the counselors at Trintiy will be able to give you even better advice than I have (surprising I know). So remember, if you are home sick, you are not the only one, it is nothing to be ashamed of, and don't be afraid to take advantage of the amazing counselors we have here at Trinity.