Jessica: Feeling homesick
Channel: Flipping Failure
Date: 2022-09-30

During her first month at MIT, Jessica’s homesickness for Ghana made it difficult for her to focus in class and make friends. She questioned her decision to come to MIT. Her freshman advisor encouraged her to think about the reasons why she chose to attend MIT and the opportunities she wanted to explore. Jessica joined the African Students Association and the MIT Gospel Choir, where she found supportive and welcoming communities. She also discovered how many other students shared similar struggles. Over time, Jessica develops deep friendships, finds support through Student Support Services, lands on effective learning strategies, and feels a sense of belonging at MIT.