By Nkiru Ani
Edited by Peter Milobar
As an international student who has been away from home for almost two years, I can relate to the feeling of missing home during the school season. This time can be very difficult for many students who are not able to travel back home.
Chin up! You can have so much fun here in Vancouver too! Here are some tips I have used and recommend for chasing away those sad thoughts.
- Get Out and About
There are many places and events that should be on your to-do list. Grab a warm jacket and go exploring. Concerts and shows are popular around this time, so make sure to take a day trip to Whistler. Don’t know how to ski? Me neither! There are lots of other adventures up at Whistler; there are Gondola rides, snow tubing, snow shoeing and marvelous restaurants to try out!
Seriously beautiful
- Dinner with Friends
Being away from home should not stop you from enjoying some tasty delicacies. Get a bunch of friends that are also here and cook up some home food. Sit around the living area with some hot chocolate (or your choice of preferred beverage), and watch a movie while socializing with some friends. Such fun!!
Look at these good-looking teens having a great time together
3. Give & Volunteer
There is nothing as selfless as helping another person in need. You can spend some of your time volunteering around the city. This time of the year is when those extra blankets and food are in need of the most. Soup kitchens and shelters are also usually under-staffed and need the extra assistance. So lend a helping hand and bring joy to somebody’s life – studies have shown that when you help others, you increase your own happiness.
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4. Reflection and New Year Resolution
It is the end of the year-am I the only one who felt that 2015 went by so quickly?! A lot of events, experiences, and decisions have led you to where you are today. Take some time to reflect on the year that was, and plan for the new year. What are your plans after first year? Have you began to think about a major? What adventures and new opportunities are you looking forward to?
What is your new year resolution?
Is it a smart resolution? One that you can stick with throughout the year but still is challenge?
So true
- TLC Time
While classes can be long and getting back into uni life may be stressful make sure to take care of yourself, sleep in some days, watch your favourite shows and get ready for the rest of your first year at UBC!
Have fun! 🙂
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