How To Adjust Better As An International Student

by Mark Ambrose Manager

Going abroad for your education is a liberating and life-changing experience that shapes one’s life. It offers you a whole new perspective towards the world and makes you realize there ‘s so much more to see and learn than we know. However, the transition to a new place can be hard for some as it means leaving everything you knew and setting off for the unknown. Here are a few useful tips Forward Pathway recommends for international students to settle in and adjust better in the new country.

 

Go With An Open Mind

The most important thing about moving to a new country is to start off with an open mind. The place, its culture, people, everything is likely to be very different from what you are used to. Remember that it is this exposure that you came here for. Keep an open mind, respect other cultures and be open to new things.

 

Do Your Research

Going to a new country or place unprepared can be quite stressful as you will need to figure out every little thing on your own, therefore it is smarter that you do a thorough research beforehand. Check out the weather, culture, general vibes, and read up on what studying in that particular place feels like. This will give you an idea of what kind of life and lifestyle you can expect when you are there.

 

Set Yourself A Routine

The first few days or weeks after the big move will be massively hectic. There are so many things you will need to attend as a newcomer, along with that unpacking, settling and figuring out, will leave you constantly rushing and before you know it you’ll have a test or assignment. It is a good idea to set yourself a daily routine to follow so that you can distribute your time for everything smoothly.

 

Seek Out Community

Initially it might feel a tad lonely in a new place where you know nobody, but college is a time to meet new people, make friends, and build bonds for life. Don’t shy away from interacting with new people. Seek out communities, be it with shared interests, hobbies, cultural origin, academic inclinations or anything else so that you have something in common to interact and bond over.

 

Connect With Your Roots

Homesickness is incredibly common among international students, but there are ways you can battle it a little easier. Stay in touch with your friends and family back home, Reconnect with your roots by connecting with people of your culture locally, speaking your language, learning to cook food you grew up with etc. Bring something small but significant from home so that you can seek comfort in it whenever you feel sad.

 

Give Yourself Time

Last, but not the least, allow yourself some time just for you. For a little bit, let go of stress of a new place, with all its changes, the pressure to do well, adult responsibilities and more. Enjoy doing something you like, or pamper yourself and you will feel much more relaxed, and capable of handling life better.

 

The initial stress of the move will pass and it will not be long before you build yourself a little bit of home away from home in your new country.

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