Homesickness

[rae]

I've got it. I don't want it. Any tips?

[loveridge]

Get drunk

[Greebo]

Go home

[Prophet Tenebrae]

Get drunk.

[rae]

I have tried the alcohol. It works quite well. Problem being, am a little poor right now. As for the "go home", well that's just plain unfriendly.

[Greebo]

No it ain't - if you're feeling homesick, go home over the weekend (assuming you can do that)

[rae]

My apologies. Home for me is 4704 miles. No going home for a while. Can I go to yours?

[Greebo]

Parents might object....hrm....ok that makes it a bit more difficult.



Get Drunk.

[echo]

I find thinking of the reason why I hate going home helps
Parents
That stuck up girl who turned me down
Parents
No decent pubs

Then I think of what I like about St And


ah well, half way there

[Oli]

Try thinking of nice things, such as
Raindrops on Roses,
Whiskers on kittens.

That sort of thing.

[rae]

Oli, you are such a peach! In fact, you're all peaches. I feel much better. The caramel digestives helped, too. )

But still, I could use temporary adopting and home cooking. Or at least a cuddle and pat on the head.

[RaphX]

Being in St. Andrews is the perfect chance to vent all your drama-queen rage, only to be laughed at, frowned upon, or placed on a pedestal by people you won't know for too much longer. That makes up for the lack of TV-watching

[hr]¿

[loveridge]

LOL

[Prophet Tenebrae]

If your home was 1337 miles away would you feel better?

[rae]

No, I don't think I would. It would still be a matter of me being here and it being there. (Hmm, I grow incredibly profound after midnight.) The weirdest part for me isn't the distance but the time difference. For some reason, it makes me feel more lonely to know that my friends are going to sleep as I'm getting up than it does to know that we're on opposite sides of the world.

[be positive]

There is no cure for homesickness, i should know having spent a year away from friends and family. But you have to give this place a chance, if you spend all your time thinking about what you are missing you'll miss out on all the good things here! Since I've come home I think about my GAP year all the time and really miss it, but i have so many great memories and definately made the most of my time. Stay active, if you dont make a huge effort you'll regret it. Its not easy but thats what makes you a more interesting person, if you dont have the bad times how will you appreciate the good ones! If in the end this place isnt for you then at least you gave it a fair go, and you can move on.

[sheepskinny]

I don't know how far away my home is in miles but it's about 15 hrs in total by plane so erm,i hope that makes u feel better oh homesick one.And,i'm only going home next summer so homesickness is something i try not to think about....go get drunk or go on a wee trip,the mushrooms are in bloom!

[The_Farwall]

If it's any help, I spent my first year here being incredibly home sick and went home at every opportunity. In second year I actually integrated myself far better in St Andrews society, finding good friends and things to do. Now I'm in my fourth year and I know that it'll be StAndrews that I'm homesick for when I have to leave.
It just takes time I'm affraid.

[hr]If you're scared to die
you better not be scared to live.

[CarolynSD]

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[Prophet Tenebrae]

Very good advice, right up there with drinking. If all you do is mope around and think of home, then it's no wonder you'll feel sad.