Exploring the Emotional Impact

Select your gender?

• Male

• Female

• Other

What is your age bracket?

• Below 18

• 18-30

• above 30

Did you ever experienced homesickness?

• Yes
• No

How often you feel homesickness?

• sometimes

• Always
• Rarely
• Never

What could be the main causes of homesickness?

• Being in a new environment, feeling lonely, missing old routines
• Having a lack of independence, feeling homesick for childhood memories, feeling out of place
• Being away from familiar surroundings, missing loved ones, feeling a lack of belonging or connection, experiencing culture shock, and feeling overwhelmed by new experiences.
• Experiencing a language barrier, feeling isolated, missing familiar food

Did you ever seek for help?

• Yes
• I don't remember
• No
• Sometimes

What strategies do you use to cope homesickness?

• Ignoring the feeling and pretending everything is fine
• Isolating oneself and avoiding social interactions
• Constantly dwelling on the feeling and not taking any action
• staying connected with loved ones, keeping busy with activities, exploring the new environment, seeking support, and creating a comforting space.

Have you made any efforts to connect with other international students or local residents to alleviate homesickness? Please select one option:

• Yes, I have dined student clubs or organizations.

• Yes, I have actively sought socializing opportunities.

• No, I have not made any efforts in this regards

How effective have these efforts been in reducing your homesickness? Please rate on a scale of 1 to 4, with 1 being not effective and 4 being highly effective.

• 1
• 2

• 3

• 4

Did you seek support from the university? why not?