2. What is homesickness?
 The feeling of missing home.
 The distress or impairment caused by an actual
separation from the specific home environment or
objects.
 These symptoms may range from mild to severe.
 Occurs when one travels and may be overwhelmed by
unfamiliar environments or foreign cultural contexts.
 It is especially common in students
• Wikipedia: 2013

3. How can I deal with these feelings?
 Do something you enjoy- plan a trip
 Keep busy-go to the gym everyday
 Understand that change can be stressful
 Do something about it- go talk to someone
 Reflect- why are you homesick?
 Eat and sleep as well as possible
 Make your new residence feel like a home
 Be positive! Change is hard but it can be great!
• Wikihow: 2013

4. I’m homesick what can I do at
Lakeland College to help me
overcome this?
 Contact the Wellness Coordinator on either campuses
 Melissa Rothwell at 780-853-8434 (Vermilion)
 Nadine Konyk TBA (Lloyd)

5. What is culture shock
 “ Culture shock is the personal disorientation a
person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way
of life due to immigration or a visit to a new country, or
to a move between social environments, also a simple
travel to another type of life.”
• Wikipedia; 2013

6. What resources does Lakeland
have for people who are going
through culture shock
 Go see the Wellness Coordinator on either campuses
 Find something that reminds you of home like
authentic food
 Join one of our many clubs
 Get informed on your new environment go visit the SA
office and learn about what student life at Lakeland is
all about
 Create a new club!