• The Flapping Bird With No Nest: How COVID Gave Me Chronic-Homesickness

    Hannah Pegram Empty-nest syndrome. The phase within a parents’ life when their children have “flown the nest” and suddenly they feel a sense of grief. What is the purpose of their lives without their children? What do they do now? Well, this is a feeling I have suddenly become...
  • Study Abroad Stresses: Part Two

    Although going on a year abroad can be one of the most exciting and life changing experiences of a person’s life, there are many drawbacks that make us question if we are making the right decision to take one. One of the most common reasons is homesickness and not...
  • The 5 Step Homesickness Cure

    One of the biggest worries for students starting university is homesickness. Spending weeks and possibly months away from your family is a daunting prospect for any Fresher, and returning students too! Here are five ways to cure homesickness at university: Make dates to see your family: When you’re feeling...
  • When Home Isn’t Home Anymore

    Home is a deeply rooted word; it’s a word that must grow from somewhere ancient and buried. For many Freshers’, going to university also means leaving home for the first time, and it’s common for students to feel homesick and isolated in a new city. Home is both where...