What is homesickness? The feeling of missing home.

The distress or impairment caused by an actual separation from the specific home environment or objects.

These symptoms may range from mild to severe.

Occurs when one travels and may be overwhelmed by unfamiliar environments or foreign cultural contexts.

It is especially common in students• Wikipedia: 2013

How can I deal with these feelings? Do something you enjoy- plan a trip

Keep busy-go to the gym everyday

Understand that change can be stressful

Do something about it- go talk to someone

Reflect- why are you homesick?

Eat and sleep as well as possible

Make your new residence feel like a home

Be positive! Change is hard but it can be great!• Wikihow: 2013

I’m homesick what can I do at Lakeland College to help me overcome this?

Contact the Wellness Coordinator on either campuses

Melissa Rothwell at 780-853-8434 (Vermilion)

Nadine Konyk TBA (Lloyd)

What is culture shock “ Culture shock is the personal disorientation a

person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life due to immigration or a visit to a new country, or to a move between social environments, also a simple travel to another type of life.”

• Wikipedia; 2013

What resources does Lakeland have for people who are going through culture shock Go see the Wellness Coordinator on either campuses

Find something that reminds you of home like authentic food

Join one of our many clubs

Get informed on your new environment go visit the SA office and learn about what student life at Lakeland is all about

Create a new club!