乡愁, which often occurs early in the school year, 但可以随时出现, is a very powerful emotion that can vary tremendously from one student to the next. If a new student experiences any personal and/or academic disappointments, it may cause him/her to start thinking about home and his/her inability to share in the activities there. 突然之间, the student is hit with the realization that life for the rest of the family is going on as before, 但是没有学生. This can trigger a case of homesickness and the student may announce that he/she wants to spend a lot of weekends at home. 不幸的是, 然而, 这会延长思乡之情, because the student isn't really giving college life a chance.
It takes some students longer than others to overcome homesickness. 在秋季学期, 参加家庭周末, 每年10月举行, 通常有助于解决问题. As students share a portion of their University experience with their families, they often feel better and develop a sense of pride in their new environment. Becoming involved in campus activities is also an excellent antidote for a case of homesickness. As students make friends outside the classroom, the loneliness that may accompany homesickness is often alleviated and students begin feeling that they are really a part of the campus community.
It is important to reassure your child that most students feel homesick at one time or another and that, 随着时间的推移, 这种感觉很可能会过去. 你儿子可能没有意识到, but while other students may not appear to show it outwardly, 他们也有相似的感受.
If the problem persists, you may want to suggest that your student make an appointment at the 咨询中心 和/或与他的广告经理交谈.