Most International students face ‘culture shock’ when they go abroad since there is a vast difference between the culture and the way things happen within and outside their home country. Given they are mentally groomed in a certain manner; it can become a little stressful to cope on their own.

Moving away from your family and friends to a completely unfamiliar environment can make you homesick. This is quite normal; a lot of students go through this phase and often feel lonely, sad, anxious or even demotivated.  You may also feel the urge to go back home or even insecure that you don’t belong there.

Being in a new country also brings in hesitation to interact with people, make friends, voice opinion and more

Unfamiliar academic environments, curriculum, and study styles can be challenging for international students. Add to it, part-time work responsibilities to be able to meet financial needs can put students through a lot of stress

The burden of managing a string of new responsibilities such as combating language barriers, find the right accommodation and housemates, paying rent, managing household chores whilst balancing studies also weighs down a lot of students.