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How to deal with reverse culture shock
When you finally head home after your semester abroad, it can feel difficult to adjust again. Here’s what may surprise you when you return to the States.
Lena Olson, Staff Writer
• May 2, 2023
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Finding New Delhi
Navigating a sense of home within familiar and unfamiliar spaces, through physical spaces, tributes and souvenirs.
Sara Sharma, Contributing Writer
• October 20, 2022
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Off-Third: Homesickness is not real
Everything is so great here, why would you miss home? This is better than home!
Molly Koch, Contributing Writer
• September 21, 2022
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Learning to Thank My Parents, One Phone Call at a Time
Show you appreciate your parents, even when you're far apart
Janice Lee, Opinion Editor
• September 7, 2018
![No matter where you come from, homesickness is bound to hit you at some point after moving to New York.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/090917_Homesickness_Alyssa-Craig.jpg)
A Home Away From Home
Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor
• September 13, 2017
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Staff Rants: Nov 29-Dec 5
WSN Staff
• December 6, 2016
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From London to Dunkin, Homesickness Has Layers
Thomas Devlin, Editor-At-Large
• September 12, 2016
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The Dream School: Will It Make You or Break You?
Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor
• September 12, 2016
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A Home 3,000 Miles Away From Home
Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor
• September 12, 2016
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024