SOLUTIONS TO HOMESICKNESS
Many issues face incoming college freshman at East Carolina University, but I believe the
biggest problem confronting these students is homesickness. Homesickness happens to everyone
that is living away from home for the fITsttime but some students are affected by this problem
more than others. Homesickness can consume freshman and ruin the college experience for
those who are unprepared. Many college freshman cannot handle the extreme change from living
at home to their independent life in the dorm. These students begin to long for the comforts of
home and their life becomes a cycle of going home and wanting to be at home. There are many
different ways to try to combat homesickness but most are ineffective. I have experienced
homesickness first hand and successful dealt with this imposing problem. I believe getting
involved is the solution to homesickness in college freshmen because they can make friends, get
support, and stay busy.