Speak to Your Relatives and Friends at Home
While you’re trying to create a new social network, keep in mind that you can always rely on your family or existing pals. Even if you couldn’t wait to move out and live on your own, there’s just something about a parent’s assurance that can make all the difference.
A 2016 study [4] found that the key to managing the stress of being a college student was maintaining contact with a parent or other parental figure.
Researchers discovered that daily loneliness and sadness among students grew along with daily stress, but daily happiness among students declined. A student’s wellbeing during the transition to college was found to be significantly influenced by their ability to communicate with their parents.
Additionally, calling home can be helpful if you’re feeling homesick, which is common, according to Hafeez. There is no shame in requesting additional FaceTime calls with family to support you initially.