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Adjustment and Homesickness

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Adjustment and Homesickness

Adjusting to a new environment can be difficult and takes time. Here are some ways to support your adjustment to university life and cope with experiences of homesickness.

Strategies to Manage Adjustments

First Generation College Students

Campus Support

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1 in 4 students at OU identified as first-generation students in the class of 2023!

Learn more about the university resources for OU students, academic frequently asked questions, hear about other first generation student's experiences at OU by visiting the first-generation website.

First-Generation Students

Helpful Information and Support

  • I’m First! — I’m First! is an online community where first-generation college students can share their stories.
  • FirstGEN Fellowship — The First Generation Civil Rights Fellowship Program is a paid summer program for first-generation undergraduates who are pursuing a social justice career path.
  • Rise First — This organization provides resources to high school students aspiring to go to college, first-gen college students, and professionals.

Helpful Articles

University Counseling Center
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620 Elm Ave, Rm. 201
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(405) 325-2911

Updated 8/12/2024 by University Counseling Center: ucc@ou.edu