Overcoming loneliness as a university student

Feeling homesick and lonely is part of every student's academic journey. The first few weeks of university can be distracting as there is so much happening, but suppressing these feelings will not make them go away. The reality of being away from your family and friends sinks in when you're alone in your room - thoughts start swirling around in your head and you may almost convince yourself that you've made the wrong decision by moving away. You are not alone and you can find ways of coping so that these feelings don't overwhelm you.

Some advice from the ISH Dean of Student Life, Dr Sharon Bolton.