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[HarshithaSanikommu]

Not able to concentrate on my academics or career. I am on prozac but I still feel anxious. I dont have any friends. International student missing home but can't go home. Please help.. need people who understand and don't judge. Thanks!

[collegestudent0]

Hello there! I read your post and completely empathize. I can't imagine being away from home and trying to succeed in college on top of that! Here are a few things that I've been told can help with homesickness: Facetime/call your family, cook something you normally eat at home, and dance to some of your favorite songs. At my university, we have a "Buddies without Borders" program that pairs International students with U.S. students-- does your school have anything like that? If not, I would propose doing something that makes you happy, exercising to release endorphins, soaking up the sun, and trying to talk to people when you have the chance. I have struggled with making friends at college, too. There are lots of people who feel just as alone on your campus, it's just a matter of finding one another! I hope you find help in something from this. Sending my love.

[HarshithaSanikommu in reply to collegestudent0]

Thank you for your reply. I am an introvert.. I don't have any friends and I can't make any new friends easily. Even if I do, they get tired of me and start avoiding me.

[Artyhype in reply to HarshithaSanikommu]

Are there any groups you can join? I’m way past college age but I sympathize. I’m moving to a new area and making friends is always hard. Do you have friends back home?

[HarshithaSanikommu in reply to Artyhype]

Yeah very few

[Artyhype in reply to HarshithaSanikommu]

Maybe you can FaceTime or call with WhatsApp or something like that so you don’t feel so isolated