Meet Jamie, a first-year Health Sciences student at the University of Waterloo. Recently moved from a small town, Jamie is trying to navigate the challenges of university life while balancing coursework, extracurriculars, and homesickness. This emotional comment reflects their overwhelming feelings of anxiety and longing for home as they adjust to the fast-paced environment of campus life. Jamie is passionate about mental health advocacy and hopes to use their experiences to help others who may feel similarly.