Homesickness Abroad: How To Get Over the First Month Slump
Homesickness Abroad: How To Get Over the First Month Slump
Part One: The Slump
![](https://ifsa-butler.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0354-225x300.jpg)
Part Two: The Love Story
![](https://ifsa-butler.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0624-1-282x300.jpg)
Part Three: Reflection (Advice from an Amateur)
Everyone experiences abroad differently. Homesickness hits hard for some and less so for others. For me, it was about taking it day by day. 1. First and foremost, be kind to yourself. Just because you are in a new and exciting place doesn’t mean you become any less human. There will be sad days and there will be happy ones. The best piece of advice I could give is to remember that it’s more than okay to feel sad, to get lonely, and to call your mom. IFSA also has some awesome staff on their team who can provide a listening ear, or even recommend you to a local counselor!![](https://ifsa-butler.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0570-1-300x225.jpeg)
![](https://ifsa-butler.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0869-2-e1569882062383-225x300.jpeg)
![](https://ifsa-butler.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0503-2-225x300.jpg)