Homesickness Hub Resources to help you navigate homesickness.
Feeling homesick? You’re not alone.
Adjusting to college and being away from the people, places and routines you know can be hard. Explore tips and resources to help you feel more connected and make UK feel a little more like home.
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The 10-10-1 Challenge Helpful tips on how to beat homesickness.
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Homesickness Support Group
UK's Counseling Center offers a support group for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students experiencing homesickness. No appointment required; just drop in when you are comfortable.
Additional Services to Support You:
- SMART DOC - Homesickness
- A Guide to Effective Techniques for Managing Homesickness
- 30-Day Homesickness Challenge Calendar
- Small daily actions to help you feel more settled, connected, and at home at UK.
- Let's Talk
- Brief, confidential, one-on-one drop-in conversations with a Counseling Center clinician.
- BetterMynd
- A free online therapy platform that connects UK students to confidential and convenient teletherapy sessions.
Additional Tips
How to Make Campus Feel Like Home
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Get out there. Take the first step. Leave your room and spend time around other people, even if you don't have a specific plan. Study somewhere on campus, grab a meal or check out an event. |
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Keep coming back. Become a familiar face. Return to the same places, activities or groups. Seeing the same people regularly makes it easier to start recognizing each other and building connections. |
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Start small. Say hello or ask a question. You don't have to start with a long conversation. Introduce yourself, ask someone about class or simply say hi to someone you recognize. |
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Reach out. Study, walk, eat or go together. Turn a small interaction into an invitation. Ask someone to grab lunch, walk to class, study together or join you at an event. |
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Make it a habit. Connection grows over time. Keep showing up, reaching out and accepting invitations. Familiar faces and small interactions can gradually turn into friendships and a sense of belonging. |
UKNow Article
Read this UKNow article to see what the TRACS team recommends for navigating homesickness and feeling more at home at UK.
