Suggestions for homesick students?

[alreadytaken]

When I went to university I couldn't wait to get away from home. But after about 3 days when one of my flat-mates turned out to be pretty unpleasant I stood outside the door thinking I don't want to go in, I want to go home. Fortunately a 3rd year came along, could see the misery and took me away for hot chocolate and a biscuit.

Any suggestions for cheering up the homesick/ things that worked for you?

[DropYourSword]

I got really homesick for a good couple of months whenIwent to uni. Was a real surprise as I had already moved out of home for a year before I went. My wonderful mum helped me through by sending me virtually a letter a day. I would pick it up in the morning and carry it around with me all day before I opened it in bed in the evening. It was like a hug from her every day. I have since emigrated and brought very little with me overseas. But I still have a huge box of all those letters she sent me. Now I'm overseas Skype works really well.

[Seeline]

Join lots of clubs and go to every activity offered. It'll keep you busy, and your mind occupied and is a great way to make new friends who have similar interests.
My mum gave me a recipe book containing all my favourites so I could make them myself - a taste of home

[alreadytaken]

thank you both for the ideas.