Staying in contact with family members and friends during your college years keeps those ties strong and adds a feeling of belonging.
- Understand that adjusting to college life can take a while.
- Email and call family. Calling cards, and family phone plans are great for this.
- Go meet new people
- Stay in contact with friends back home. Call, IM, or invite them to visit.
- Don't go home every weekend. You'll never get used to your new college surroundings.
- Ask for mail or care packages. Family and friends can send your favorite foods, any items you left back home, or fun greeting cards.
- Do all the free things on campus.
- Bring things from home to decorate your room, or your desk area. If you're too far away for this, find small things at local stores that remind you of home.
- Find things to do on campus [What to do on Campus].
There are eateries located in McKenny Union, Pray-Harrold, Sill Hall, and the First Year Center between Walton-Puntam and Phelps-Sellers Residence Halls.
Entertainment and Involvement Opportunities
A great way to deal with homesickness or loneliness is to get involved on campus, and there are tons of opportunities at EMU. Involvement brings you new friends and something to do with your down time.
- Campus Life is the place.
- You'll find opportunities including:
- Student Involvement
- Over 200 Student Organizations
- Non-Alcoholic Actives
- Arts and Entertainment
- Greek Life
- Event Planning
- The Olds/Robb Student Recreation Center hosts recreational, work-out, and intramural activities including:
- Yoga/Fitness Classes
- Two Swimming Pools
- Tennis Courts
- Intramural Teams
- Basketball/Volleyball/Handball Courts
- Pool Tables
- Performances from the Music and Dance Department, and EMU Theatre Department are open for students. Most are free, but check schedules for admission costs.
- Eastern Michigan students get into all EMU sporting events free of charge.
- Excursions take you off campus, yes, but they're an easy and affordable way to take your EMU friends with you.
- Get involved with the community and service learning through VISION .
- Arts and Entertainment at EMU lets you see music artists, comedians, theatre and dance, and speakers. Tickets are cheep for students, and some events are free.
- Campus is stuffed with places where students hang-out, eat, and meet new people.
There are eateries located in McKenny Union, Pray-Harrold, Sill Hall, and the First Year Center between Walton-Puntam and Phelps-Sellers Resident halls.
Get a Campus Job
Campus work positions bring experience to your resume, new people to meet, and some extra cash to your wallet-not a bad combination.