‘Homesickness can hit any time’: how to cope with loneliness at university

‘Homesickness can hit any time’: how to cope with loneliness at university

It’s natural to miss friends and family when studying away from home, but thankfully there are many formal and informal support networks you can tap into to get over that hump

Growing up in Rome, Adalberto Dionisi always knew he wanted to go abroad for university. He spoke good English and believed a law degree from a UK university would stand him in good stead professionally. “In the early days, I was very excited about moving and becoming independent,” says Dionisi, who gained a place at the University of Manchester. But then feelings of homesickness started to creep in. “I realised if I was in Italy, I could get a train and be home in a few hours if there’s a problem, or I want to see my mum. Here, I can only rely on myself.”

He adds: “[Moving away] has helped me grow as a person, as an individual, but it’s definitely come with periods of loneliness and homesickness.”

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