Hi Ianna
Welcome to Australia and the bb forum.
I can remember leaving my family home to go to university and then leaving my home country a few years later to start a new life here in Australia. Both experiences were bitter sweet—a mixture of excitement about the future and sadness about who and what I’d left behind—and I too experienced home sickness.
Given the big change you have just embraced, I think homesickness is to be expected—at least to some degree.
I found it really helped to keep busy because there was less time to think. Once your classes start and you start meeting new people this should help.
It also helps to get plenty of exercise during the day so you are tired at night.
Try to focus on what you have, for example a wonderful life opportunity, a new city to explore or just a sunny day, and practice gratefulness.
Another thing that helped me was to always have a visit planned. Even if it was months or even a year away it, the idea of it gave me something to look forward to.
I know it’s hard but reaching out here was a great idea. Our community will support you and do what we can to help you through. You are not alone.
Kind thoughts to you
