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How to cope with homesickness at university

How to cope with homesickness at university

It's natural to feel homesick as you adjust to a new environment. Leaving behind familiar faces, places, and routines can be overwhelming. If you find yourself experiencing homesickness, just know that you aren’t alone. Here are my tips for coping with homesickness, so you can enjoy your first few days, weeks, and months at Essex.

Zuzanna Tobiasz

18 January 2024

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How to Prioritise Your Mental Wellbeing at University

How to Prioritise Your Mental Wellbeing at University

The exciting world of university is a blend of challenges and opportunities that knows no bounds. Whether you're diving in fresh or making a comeback like me (yep, took a little break too), finding the harmony between life and academics is no small feat. Lucky for you, I've been down that road and picked up some tips to keep my mental health in check while nailing my assignments.

Belle Williams

12 January 2024

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5 Things I wish I knew before starting University

5 Things I wish I knew before starting University

Belle Williams

28 September 2023

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The first time venturing out of my country: an MA student at University of Essex

Leaving home is never an easy transition, let alone leaving one’s country and travelling more than 24 hours away. Being an MA student at the University of Essex was my first time leaving India and I went into it not exactly knowing what to expect. But I took a chance, and it would go on to be the best plunge I’d ever take.

Ananya Endow

22 May 2023

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