Many freshmen will miss their families at some point. Learn how I'm learning how to navigate homesickness on campus!
Chelsea Mills
2026
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So you decided to move 1,000+ miles away from where you were born and raised your entire life? Me too.
Chase Harvey 2025 -
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How do you combat homesickness?
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With the sense of community at Dartmouth, I doubt you will ever feel homesick! However, if you do get homesick, just know that it is a normal and temporary feeling.
Adrian Chimboza 2025 -
As someone who has never been that far away from home in general, I definitely experienced some homesickness this last term.
Chase Harvey 2025 -
In the midst of winterim, I am beginning to feel homesick for Dartmouth, which has become like a second home! What I miss most are my friends, the atmosphere, and FOCO if you can believe it!
Emily Hemelt 2025 -
Family Weekend is super exciting and special, but how do you deal with it when your family can't come?
Griselda Chavez 2024 -
The Fall term starts with having to get used to a new environment. And one of those things that comes with a new environment — something that I struggled with — is homesickness.
Tulio Huggins 2023 -
If you ever get homesick like this – or think you might once your college years begin – I’ve made a list of a few activities that help me reacclimate.
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This past weekend I went to Boston, Massachusetts to visit some friends. I was excited to leave Hanover or as I like to call it, the middle of the woods.
