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BERKELEY'S NEWS • JUNE 02, 2023

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I’m undeniably homesick, feeling stuck at this crossroads of “in-between.” Yet there is something so wonderful, so bittersweet about being homesick. It allows me to come to terms with the fact that I’m in the process of finding a new home, yet “home” forever remains part of me.
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I’m undeniably homesick, feeling stuck at this crossroads of “in-between.” Yet there is something so wonderful, so bittersweet about being homesick. It allows me to come to terms with the fact that I’m in the process of finding a new home, yet “home” forever remains part of me.
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When my own body starts to feel less like a home than ever, I will gladly escape into my favorite things for a while.
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When my own body starts to feel less like a home than ever, I will gladly escape into my favorite things for a while.
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You’re not eating sweet potato cake, but instead, it is a comically large slice of pizza. Strangely, it makes sense. Everything makes sense. 
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You’re not eating sweet potato cake, but instead, it is a comically large slice of pizza. Strangely, it makes sense. Everything makes sense. 
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Moving out of state to start college can be exciting yet scary. It can feel overwhelming and unreal, but there are plenty of ways to ease yourself into the groove.
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Moving out of state to start college can be exciting yet scary. It can feel overwhelming and unreal, but there are plenty of ways to ease yourself into the groove.
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Trying out Mexican food turned out to be a counterproductive activity. It made me miss food from home even more. It also reminded me of my family and its cooking, which is the closest thing I have to a religious faith.
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Trying out Mexican food turned out to be a counterproductive activity. It made me miss food from home even more. It also reminded me of my family and its cooking, which is the closest thing I have to a religious faith.
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Regularly calling home and staying up-to-date with my family’s everyday affairs became my key to coping with feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability. 
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Regularly calling home and staying up-to-date with my family’s everyday affairs became my key to coping with feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability. 
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Spending time alone is an important task that we should all be cultivating. This list will help you spend time with your own company without feeling lonely. 
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Spending time alone is an important task that we should all be cultivating. This list will help you spend time with your own company without feeling lonely. 
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When I was in quarantine in my hometown, all I wanted to do was leave. However, four months into living on my own, I found myself yearning for home.
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When I was in quarantine in my hometown, all I wanted to do was leave. However, four months into living on my own, I found myself yearning for home.
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My first year at UC Berkeley, although virtual and 2,905 miles away from home, has been an experience that might not be unique — but it’s certainly been enlightening.
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My first year at UC Berkeley, although virtual and 2,905 miles away from home, has been an experience that might not be unique — but it’s certainly been enlightening.
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When we committed to UC Berkeley and submitted our first deposit from the warmth of our homes, what came to mind in regard to what we were expecting?
When we committed to UC Berkeley and submitted our first deposit from the warmth of our homes, what came to mind in regard to what we were expecting?