A Problem I Have Solved -- Chia Miyahara

 

I would like to talk about a problem I’m facing and trying to solve now. It has been approximately four months since I came to New Zealand, but I sometimes feel　homesick. I cannot predict when and where I feel homesick, so I try to spend fulfilling time every day in order not to remember Japan.

 

At first, I search for my weaknesses and try to overcome them. For example, I really don’t like bad weather, such as wind or rain. If the weather is bad, it makes my mood negative. I go to school on foot every morning, but I have decided to use bus on bad weather day to maintain a positive state of mind. Conversely, I try to spend as much time as doing my hobbies.  For instance, I like jogging and studying. When I do these things, I can forget anything and concentrate on them. Despite classes starting at 10a.m., I usually arrive at school at 8a.m. and go to the gym and study English before the class. Through these solutions, I could find how to spend fulfilled time and how to forget my sad feelings.

 

This problem has made my mental strength. When I was in Japan, I have never lived without my parents’ assistance. I think I can’t live completely by myself, but I feel myself growing now. My life in New Zealand will continue until November, so I want to try to a lot of things. If there are international students who miss their country, I would like to offer some advice: you should focus on overcoming your weak points and spend time doing your hobbies.

 

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Comments

  1. David WoodfieldJuly 5, 2023 at 5:19 PM

    Nice strategies for overcoming homesickness, Chia! I am impressed with how you have 'got out there' & are living your best life. Life is too short to spend on focusing on what we lack. If we do so we'll miss the opportunities we have. David :-)

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  2. Ilryeon YunJuly 5, 2023 at 5:20 PM

    It is really nice to be able to think for yourself and take action! I respect you:)

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  3. Ren FunayamaJuly 5, 2023 at 5:22 PM

    I want to be like you who can find the way to overcome something. I respect you so much.

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  4. Chien NguyenJuly 5, 2023 at 5:27 PM

    Homesickness is a common phenomenon for every international student including me. Indeed, you did overcome it well! Good on you!

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  5. Nao MiyaharaJuly 5, 2023 at 5:29 PM

    It is a good idea to spend time doing something you like!

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  6. LuJuly 5, 2023 at 5:39 PM

    Such a positive lovely girl, it is a great idea that making ourself busy when we feel homesick. I love jogging as well, every time when I finished, i feel relax and a sense of accomplishment. Let's do it together sometimes.

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  7. Asaka MatsudaJuly 5, 2023 at 5:41 PM

    I respect you because you are doing something to overcome your difficulties.

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