Moving to a new country is like starting a thrilling new adventure, you might be thrilled about discovering new places, cultures, and meeting people. However, once you arrive in a foreign land where you have few friends and no family support, feelings of homesickness may set in.

For many international students and migrant workers who move alone, coming to a new country can make them feel sad and lonely. They might miss their home a lot, feel unhappy, get emotional when thinking about home, have trouble eating or sleeping well, and with that loneliness on arrival you would be tensed to learn new language, culture which creates barrier to make new connections with new people. Other problems such as finding a decent place to live and finding a job also arise. All This can have an impact on their academic as well as work performance which can make it even more challenging. During this period, loneliness may creep in, and you may yearn to return home, feeling isolated in your new surroundings.

So, to overcome homesickness and loneliness here are some tips below.

1.      At the beginning of your journey, the first thing that comes to mind is where to live. There are many options, such as college residences, personal rooms, and more. It’s best to find a place where you can settle comfortably. One great option is to move into a house with people of your ethnicity. This can provide valuable support in understanding Canadian culture, rules, and regulations. Additionally, it might help you find your first job, arrange rideshares, cook, and shop together, solving many of the challenges you may face initially.

2.      Don’t restrict your social circle to just a few people. Meet new individuals at college or community events and connect with them to build your confidence in making new connections. Join or create a social network of fellow newcomers and try to meet them face-to-face. This will help you form valuable connections and become a helpful resource for each other.

3.      Talk to your family and friends back in your home country frequently and by seeing them on video calls which will not let you feel that you are away from them.

4.      keep yourself busy in this country get a job or do a college study work which will keep your mind distracted from thinking about home very often. If you have nothing to do with, go for a walk don’t let your thoughts flow in your mind about homesickness as it is said that empty mind is devil’s workshop.

5.      Never be shy about sharing your thoughts and feelings with others. Talk to someone you trust about what you're going through. Sharing your feelings can bring great relief and make you feel less lonely. Reach out and express yourself before things get overwhelming.

6.      Always seek help from those who have been in the country for a while, as they can provide valuable support and guidance. Having experienced similar challenges, they can help you navigate tough times and overcome homesickness.

Homesickness is not permanent it is differed from person to person some people start to feel better in few days, which for others it takes longer. As you start to get used to the new places, faces, and routines, homesickness often begins to fade. Wherever you go make it like your home.