With one month left in the fall semester, I guess that many students are reflecting on their experiences and evaluating their progress they have made so far in Hawaii. You know, transitions to a new house is difficult, even when we have relocated to one of the most beautiful vacation spots in the world.
I found an article which states about interview of a Ka Leo staff's peers and " three key for a successful transition" from Ka Leo, and I think that it is also very imformative for us.
First key is " You gotta have friends." Steping out of your comfort zone is necessary because relationships will provide the support you need during times of change.
Second key is "Balance." Developing a balanced routine will help you feel more settled. A routine allows for a proper time and place for each aspect of your life and grants you the stablility of home life.
Last key is " This too shall pass." Having apatience during times of loneliness or stress is essential to overcomming the challenge of moving to a new home and to reaching the good things in store for you.
I really can understand how important these key are. Before coming here, I thought myself very strong for loneliness. But even I felt like missing my home country before. I think the first key is espesially important to overcome these kind of difficulties.
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This article is interesting for me. Those three ways are a little different from my own ways, but I totally agree with the article. I have been to Hawaii more than 10 times before I come here in this term. So, I had expected I do not get homesick. But, at the first day, I got huge homesick, and I could not sleep at all. I do not know how I defeated the homesick exactly, but maybe the ways are "I decided my own goal.", and "I acknowledged my own decision(In other words, I do not excuse anything.)." Now, sometimes I consider about Japan, but such my decisions make me strong.
ReplyDeleteThis article is so interesting for me. Especially I agree with the second opinion. I have been to Hawaii more than 10 times before I come here in this time. So, I had expected I would not get homesick at all. But, I got huge homesick in on the arrival day. But I could defeat the negative thinking by deciding my goal and believing myself. The two ways made me strong. I could make a routine work unintentionally.
ReplyDeleteI think one of reasons you think so is to live there. I moved from there to Hawaii Kai one week ago. Before I moved, I had thought so. But now I think the current life is rather better than there, and I don't want to go back to Japan. If you move to another place, it must be improved.
ReplyDeletei have never been homesick or felt difficulty to adjust new place except my own country. LOL! i guess i need to learn those keys to adjust japan ne!
ReplyDeleteinteresting! i have never been home sick, so i guess i learned those keys without thinking. and let's enjoy lest of our life in Hawaii!
ReplyDeleteIt's so interesting... Before coming hawaii, I think I was strong and not get homesick, but few months I felt miss my country and my family so much, I agree with 2' key. Thank for sharing
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