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207: Is It Normal to Feel Homesick at College?
Description
Why college can feel so hard and what to do about it.
Feeling homesick weeks into college and wondering if something's wrong with you? It's not — and it's incredibly common. In this episode, Leslie breaks down "the dip," the very real adjustment phase that hits after the initial excitement of college fades, plus 3 beliefs that quietly fuel homesickness anxiety and 3 things you can actually do about it starting today.
Listen now if you've been feeling off, out of place, or unsure whether what you're feeling is normal — it is, and this episode will help.
Chapters:
[00:00] Is it normal to feel this bad right now?
[02:17] Why it hits so hard right now: "the dip"
[04:12] 3 beliefs driving your homesickness anxiety
[06:38] 3 things you can actually do about it
[10:08] How long transition really takes
[10:42] When it's more than homesickness — getting extra support
[11:40] Free resources for you and your parents
Resources mentioned:
- Episode 197: What Nobody Tells Freshmen About the First Semester of College
- Free Clarity Call with Leslie
- Free "Four Conversations" Guide for parents