Signs That Your International Student is Homesick and How to Help Them


Have you noticed that your student has been overly quiet, has little to no appetite, no motivation or seems withdrawn from everyone and everything? He or she may be experiencing homesickness. Being homesick is very common when a student comes to spend a year in a new country, in a new school, away from their family and friends and everything they know. Just because a student is homesick, that does not mean they do not like their Host Family or school. There are many signs to tell that a student is homesick and there are different ways to help them overcome their homesickness that will ensure all parties involved enjoy their time together.

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