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Make Home Feel a Little Less Far Away

By Sarah Lalond | October 11, 2018

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Pass/Fail: Dentists help vets for free, Homesickness isn’t unusual

By Danny Cozzi | November 10, 2013

Pass: Dentists help vets for freeVeterans had the opportunity  to receive free dental care Saturday thanks to Collins Dental Group, 2025 Aberdeen Court, according to today’s Northern Star article.Veterans and their families received free cleanings,...

Lack of weekend events sends students home

By KeAndre Worthy | November 7, 2013

A lack of weekend events may send students home.MAP-Works survey results show 43 percent of freshmen or transfer students reported dealing with some form of homesickness. Randi Napientek, assistant director of the Office of Student Academic Success, said...

Shani Riley, theatre major wrapped herself in the covers of her twin bed in Neptune North as calls home to her parents.

Students fighting homesickness have options for help

By Cierria McPerryman | October 22, 2012

While students can suffer from homesickness for many reasons, there are many ways to fight it. Missing friends, not making connections on campus, feeling uncomfortable in a new environment or feeling disconnected can be all causes of homesickness in students,...