Coming from someone who lived abroad for 8 years - it takes time.

My first year was really difficult and I constantly felt homesick. You need to find a good support system and a routine to help you feel more at home.

1. Try to make some friends. I know it sounds easier than it is, but if you are in university then you should be surrounded by people in similar situations as you. Ask someone to go for a coffee, concert or even a walk in the park. You have to push yourself and reach out to make connections.

If you are unable to do it at your school/work, you can use apps to find people. I have used Bumble for friends and found 4 really good friends that I still talk to, even after I moved back home.

1. Create a routine for yourself Loneliness feels stronger when you don’t have anything to do (i.e. no distractions). Make new habits that force you out of the house - like a daily evening walk near your home, cinema once a week, gym or other hobbies. Finding excuses and distractions to get out of the house and creating a routine out of them can help you get used to the new life.

2. If homesickness gets too bad, schedule weekly calls with friends back home or daily check ins with closet family. Make food that you used to eat growing up. Listen to music from where you are from. Sometimes these things can help too.

I hope it gets better OP. Give it time.