As you move away from home to pursue your dreams, whatever they may be, you will probably experience homesickness at some point or another.
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The first thing you should do as you try to combat your homesickness is to embrace the fact that you are homesick, own up to it. Rather than pretending it isn't there, allow yourself to feel it fully and then move on. By facing it upfront, you will be able to move on in ways that you could not otherwise do.
While most recent graduates are able to find jobs, the pay and satisfaction with those new jobs are not as great as they anticipated. Many don't receive the kind of job they really wanted, don't get as much pay as expected, and don't get as much guidance/training as they anticipated. But the good news is they still have reason to feel hopeful.
A huge de-stresser will be organization. On the first day of class (or whenever you get your syllabi), sit down and write down all your known due dates in one place. This will help you visualize when you will be busy, when you have big projects due, and when you'll need to start working on certain projects or assignments. Having everything in one place will help you remember important dates, tests, projects, and so on. It will also help you prepare in advance for particularly busy days or weeks.
As such, now is the time to immerse yourself in your new surroundings. Check out the activities that are only available in your new city. Walk around the area and find a cool local coffee shop or a vintage store. Check out museums, hikes, and parks that are only available here in your new town.
As you become more acquainted with the awesome things your Ogden college campus has to offer, you will find your new place becoming a home.
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Explore your campus and the city, taking fun classes, going to cool activities, and meeting new people, and you will become so excited about where you are that you won't be able to even think about what you may be missing back home.
Undergraduate students should understand that their future is not bleak. There are plenty of things they can do to increase their eligibility for better jobs post-graduation. For example, while not every internship will lead to a job, many do.
Talking to your teacher or teaching assistant will help you start the semester off right. Each professor is different and has a unique style of teaching, grading, and testing. Get to know them as soon as possible so you can accommodate their individual styles and expectations. Visit their office at the Ogden College Campus or chat with them after class. Not only will this help you know how to approach their class, but it will show them that you are an interested and dedicated student.
By taking charge of your homesickness, you can battle it and become happy with your new situation instead of spending all your time thinking of the old!
Get Excited
The first thing you should do as you try to combat your homesickness is to embrace the fact that you are homesick, own up to it. Rather than pretending it isn't there, allow yourself to feel it fully and then move on. By facing it upfront, you will be able to move on in ways that you could not otherwise do.
While most recent graduates are able to find jobs, the pay and satisfaction with those new jobs are not as great as they anticipated. Many don't receive the kind of job they really wanted, don't get as much pay as expected, and don't get as much guidance/training as they anticipated. But the good news is they still have reason to feel hopeful.
A huge de-stresser will be organization. On the first day of class (or whenever you get your syllabi), sit down and write down all your known due dates in one place. This will help you visualize when you will be busy, when you have big projects due, and when you'll need to start working on certain projects or assignments. Having everything in one place will help you remember important dates, tests, projects, and so on. It will also help you prepare in advance for particularly busy days or weeks.
As such, now is the time to immerse yourself in your new surroundings. Check out the activities that are only available in your new city. Walk around the area and find a cool local coffee shop or a vintage store. Check out museums, hikes, and parks that are only available here in your new town.
As you become more acquainted with the awesome things your Ogden college campus has to offer, you will find your new place becoming a home.
Get Working
Explore your campus and the city, taking fun classes, going to cool activities, and meeting new people, and you will become so excited about where you are that you won't be able to even think about what you may be missing back home.
Undergraduate students should understand that their future is not bleak. There are plenty of things they can do to increase their eligibility for better jobs post-graduation. For example, while not every internship will lead to a job, many do.
Talking to your teacher or teaching assistant will help you start the semester off right. Each professor is different and has a unique style of teaching, grading, and testing. Get to know them as soon as possible so you can accommodate their individual styles and expectations. Visit their office at the Ogden College Campus or chat with them after class. Not only will this help you know how to approach their class, but it will show them that you are an interested and dedicated student.
By taking charge of your homesickness, you can battle it and become happy with your new situation instead of spending all your time thinking of the old!
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