<p>I've posted before about feeling lonely, but I have made friends outside of my house (in clubs and classes). But when I do get home, I get very lonely and sad again because my housemates do not even bother to talk to me, or make conversation. They act like i'm a waste of space or something. I think they talk about me behind my back or make fun of me. I heard some of them talking downstairs to this other girl and they said my name quietly and then laughed. Little things like this make me sad to come back to my house. I have lots of new friends and I have fun with them, but as soon as I come home it is just sad. </p>
<p>I dont know what to do, because I can't move out because i've made my housing fees already and I've already put in my share of the appliances and such in our house. </p>
<p>I don't know, I just feel like these girls don't want to be my friend and I don't want to feel sad all the time at my house. Maybe I should speak to the counsellor?</p>
<p>Sorry you are feeling down. I saw on your other thread that you are in the US on study abroad from Australia. How did you end up with these girls? It sounds like they are shutting you out somewhat, which I am kind of shocked at. I think most college students in this country would be excited to live with a student from Australia and learn about your life there and make you say things with your accent all the time ; )! So I’m wondering how this group of girls was chosen to host you, or if you had to find your own housing on craigslist or something. </p>
<p>If it is at all possible for you to move closer to your friends, I would do it. Given that your time in this country is limited, you should make the most of it. </p>
<p>Yes, I would take advantage of any free on-campus counseling. A counselor might be able to help you determine if these girls really are being mean, or if maybe there have been some miscommunications and misunderstandings. Also might be able to suggest strategies for getting along better with them, or just coping with their rude behavior. </p>
<p>start inviting your friends from your classes and clubs to your house, even just for something as simple as hosting a study group or meeting. It will make it feel like more your home as well.</p>