Written by Kaelyn Spickler
We have reached that point in the year where everyone realizes we are really back to school. Tests and papers are starting to be assigned, and quizzes have already popped up and been studied for (or not studied for). You and your friends have developed a routine, and maybe you’re even starting to get tired of it. This point in the year is when it hits that we aren’t just at a two week long summer camp, but here for three and a half months.
Along with that realization may come missing home and family and friends who are back home. It’s something everyone goes through — not just freshmen. Freshmen are the ones who RA’s are told to watch and make sure they aren’t getting homesick, but no one really thinks about upperclassmen getting homesick, but they are away from home just like freshmen are.
It’s normal to feel homesick no matter how long you’ve been here, and it hits everybody at different points. Some freshmen may not experience being homesick right away, but eventually it’ll hit second semester or even junior year. Meanwhile, some other freshmen may already be homesick, alongside some seniors who are feeling the same way. It’s just apart of being away from loved ones, and it’s important to remember that we are all in the same boat.
We are at the point now where Family Weekend is right around the corner, so that’s an opportunity to see your family if they are close by. If not, maybe you can find comfort in seeing your friend’s family as they will bring a homey feeling. A few short weeks after that is Fall Break, so you only have to make it another month, and hopefully you will see your loved ones and enjoy the feeling of home soon.
Many of us have been there on that boat, and some of us are currently in it. Be sure to seek out the excellent resources our campus provides if you need to.
