Help for homesickness
Whether you’re starting or returning to your life in Leeds, it’s natural to feel homesick.
After a short time you may find the feelings settle down, Leeds will become more familiar to you, and you enjoy your time away from home.
The period of change can be difficult but there are things you can do to help yourself through this time.
How to ease homesickness
Join activities and meet new people
Meeting new people and getting involved in activities can help keep you busy. Some ideas include:
- Joining the Buddy Scheme – it’s a great way to meet people you wouldn’t otherwise meet.
- Joining events and trips run by Leeds University Union.
- Chatting to new people and enjoy free refreshments at Global Café.
See our meet people and get involved page for more ideas.
Exploring the city and the Yorkshire region could also help you feel more at home.
Look after your wellbeing
By looking after your physical and mental wellbeing, you can build healthy habits for your life in Leeds.
Alongside your studies, try to make time for:
- exercising
- eating
- sleeping
- socialising
- relaxing.
Establishing a routine that works for you could help to distract you from homesickness.
Keep in touch with family and friends
Keeping in touch with family and friends back home can ease homesickness.
You could also bring comfort items to university like photographs in an album or keepsakes from home.
Support services
If you want to speak to someone, contact the Student Information Service. They can put you in touch with the right people if you need more specialist support or advice.