将近100万名国际学生即将在美国的各个大学开始一个新的学年。这个人数创造了新高，比在任何其他国家学习的留学生人数都多。
你可能是众多留学生中间的一员。你会结交到新朋友，但即使如此，在这学期的某个时候你很可能会思念家乡。
“想家”这个词最初由瑞士人用来指“向往山林”。 无论你是想念山林还是海滩，思念你的妈妈还是你的男朋友/女朋友，高校辅导员提供的以下这些建议都能帮助你克服思乡之情：
1. 列一份你想做的事项清单
……并一项一项地去尝试。你以后还有机会探访新的城市，尝试不同的食物，或者访问美国最棒的旅游胜地以及别具风情的小镇吗？即使你一开始不得不强迫自己，试着勇敢一些，充分利用你在一个新地方度过的时光，如果你能这样做，就不会想家了……
2. 不查看社交媒体
……不必担心跟不上家乡的最新动态。因特网引发了一种“担心错失”（FOMO）的症状。跟你在故乡的朋友叙旧对你适应新的环境毫无助益。在新学校建立面对面的联系会帮你摆脱最初的孤立感觉……
3. 不要害怕告诉别人
……你可以先和你的美国新室友或熟人聊聊。美国学生在开始上大学的时候也会想家，这是很常见的。学校设有校内资源来帮助你。你可以与老师、辅导员或宿舍管理员沟通：他们会尽全力确保你不会感到不知所措。……
4. 不忘从事你喜欢的一些活动
……并通过一个校园俱乐部或社区场所开始参与。如果你热爱大自然，加入一个登山俱乐部或者参加一个户外项目。如果你想保持健康，尝试一种新的运动。如果你怀念你的艺术爱好，可以去一家当地的画室，或者看看你的大学有什么与艺术相关的课程或活动。……
5. 在报到之前练习英语
……这样修课的压力就不会那么大。如果你打算明年来就读，在来学校之前，你可以练习英语会话，或者研修大学水平的写作。这样，你就会有更多的时间来享受你的新朋友和新环境。……
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Starting school in the U.S.? Here are tips to fight homesickness.
Nearly 1 million international students — a record, and more than will study in any other country — are beginning a new academic year at U.S. colleges.
You might be one of them. You’ll make new friends but even so, you probably will feel homesick at some point this semester.
The word “homesick” was originally used by the Swiss to mean “a longing for the mountains.” Whether you miss mountains or beaches, your mom or your boyfriend/girlfriend, college counselors offer these tips to overcome your homesickness:
1. Make a list of things you want to do
… and start checking off items. When else will you get the opportunity to visit anew city, trydifferent foods, or visittop U.S. destinationsoroffbeat small towns? Even if you have to force yourself at first, make the most of the time you have in a new place by being adventurous. You’ll feel better if you do.
2. Log off social media
… even if you fall behind on events back home. The Internethas created a fear of missing out (FOMO). Catching up with your friends at home won’t help you enjoy your new surroundings. Face-to-faceconnectionson your new campus will get you past any initial feelings of isolation.
3. Don’t be afraid to tell others
… and you can start with your new American roommate or acquaintance. It is common for American students also to get homesick as they start college. Schools have on-campus resources to help you. You can reach out to teachers, counselors or resident advisers: They’re there to make sure you don’t feel overwhelmed.
4. Remember some activity that you love
… and start doing it through a campus club or community venue. If you love nature, join a hiking club or an outdoor program. If you want to stay fit,try a new sport. If you miss your art supplies, go to a local studio, or see if your college has anyart-related programsor activities.
5. Practice your English before you come
… so that taking classes will be less stressful. If you plan to come next year, you can work onconversational Englishor evencollege-level writingbefore you come. That way you’ll have more time to enjoy your new friends and location.
Get helpful information on how to study in the U.S. from EducationUSAand learn how other international students are thriving at U.S. colleges fromShareAmerica.