Pack some of your favorite things. It will be easier to beat your homesickness if you've packed some of your favorite things in advance. If you know that this may be a problem for you, or even if you'll be away from home for a while and don't know how you'll feel, it'll help to pack some of your favorite things from home so you feel more comfortable in your new environment. If you haven't packed anything that reminds you of home and are suddenly homesick, you can ask a family member to send you a gift package with these things, if it can easily be mailed. Here are some things that you should pack:
Some photos of your family and loved ones. If you have any photos of a certain place from home that means a lot to you, those can help you feel better too.
Your favorite stuffed animal, toy, or knickknack from your bedroom. Putting this in your new space can make you feel more at home.
Something that smells like home, like your favorite pillow or blanket.
Just remember not to pack too many things that remind you of home. It's great to have a reminder of home, but you'll feel even more lonely if you're reminded of home everywhere you look.