How to Get over Homesickness As an Aupair
When you first arrive, its very hard to feel at home., Decorate your bedroom with pictures of family and friends, there is nothing better than rolling over in bed to see a photo of daddy on the nightstand! , Enroll in a Language course, that can be...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: When you first arrive
Immediately take stuff out of your bedroom if you don't like it.
Go to a suitable shop, for example Ikea, and buy bedding that reminds you of home. -
Step 2: its very hard to feel at home.
,, If you know where they live, knock on the door and talk there.
Try not to be intrusive! ,, In Europe the cellphones are a big part of many people's lives, as in other parts of the world.
Collect friends in that phonebook, send out random texts. , Know who you're going out with, no one likes to go out and listen to you talk.
If you are working in Germany, you will find a high number of people who speak good English and enjoy practicing with other English speakers.
You never know what you might learn! , It might feel fake, but they do it all the time.
Don't forget to make plans maybe within the next few weeks! -
Step 3: Decorate your bedroom with pictures of family and friends
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Step 4: there is nothing better than rolling over in bed to see a photo of daddy on the nightstand!
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Step 5: Enroll in a Language course
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Step 6: that can be the best way to meet other people in your situation
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Step 7: try to talk to them
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Step 8: find people with common interests.
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Step 9: When you see a neighbour walking down the road who looks friendly and approachable
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Step 10: try to strike up a conversation.
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Step 11: Ask the host family if they know anyone
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Step 12: get in touch and ask them to hang out
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Step 13: make dates to go to a disco or to a cafe.
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Step 14: Buy a cellphone
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Step 15: get minutes
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Step 16: and fill the address book.
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Step 17: When you meet new people
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Step 18: try to let them do the talking.
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Step 19: After getting home from hanging out
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Step 20: or when you are about to say goodbye
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Step 21: give a hug and kiss.
Detailed Guide
Immediately take stuff out of your bedroom if you don't like it.
Go to a suitable shop, for example Ikea, and buy bedding that reminds you of home.
,, If you know where they live, knock on the door and talk there.
Try not to be intrusive! ,, In Europe the cellphones are a big part of many people's lives, as in other parts of the world.
Collect friends in that phonebook, send out random texts. , Know who you're going out with, no one likes to go out and listen to you talk.
If you are working in Germany, you will find a high number of people who speak good English and enjoy practicing with other English speakers.
You never know what you might learn! , It might feel fake, but they do it all the time.
Don't forget to make plans maybe within the next few weeks!
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