Congratulations! You are moving off to college to begin your training for your future career. Whether you already know your path or are still looking for it, the next few years will be full of learning and discoveries. But if you are moving away in a new city, in an apartment of your own or in a dorm room, it might be difficult at first. You will need to take care of your own laundry, feed yourself properly and even get proper home insurance for yourself. You will not have your usual support system, and the environment might be completely foreign to you. But there are ways to help make yourself feel more at home, wherever you are.

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If you are moving in a dorm room, it might be more difficult since you are most likely sharing it with someone. But if you can bring your bed linen from your house, as well as some pictures and things that remind you of home, you’ll already feel more at ease. Don’t be afraid to express your own tastes and use colors you like. If you can, don’t always eat at the cafeteria; if you have access to a full kitchen, ask your parents for your favourite recipes and try and make them on your own. A lot of our best memories are related to food, and a nice home-cooked dish will certainly help with homesickness.
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