A College Freshman Discusses The Unexpected Reality of Being Homesick

When Michael Santos, 18, received his acceptance letter to Temple University, he was thrilled. He was rounding out senior year filled with competitive running successes, a robust social life and a large supportive family eager to support him in his journey to college.

And he couldn’t wait to move into his dorm.

“I thought I’d get to college and my life would look the same as it did in high school. I thought I’d hit the ground running and make friends quickly,” Santos told Grown and Flown.

But...