Adjusting to new environment…

Once the student gets the admission in a reputed University of his or her choice then the next important step is to secure the visas. And once they are through with their visa they are all set to fly. Every student faces a mixed kind of emotion at this stage. On one hand is the pleasure and satisfaction of taking a step ahead in life. While on the other of being all alone. All in the family gets paranoid about what you’re going to eat, what you’re going to wear and how are you going to live alone in the new place all by yourself. You are also not very sure of how are you gonna cope up this whole new change. Well The best way to counter this situation is to gather as much knowledge as possible about Food, Clothing, people, life style, Healthcare of the country you plan to go. As a student it is very important for you to be aware of these things then it becomes easy for you to get adjusted to the new environment.

Many of the social and behavioral aspects of everyday life vary greatly from country to country. Some students might find it initially difficult to understand the way the people behave in a particular country but gradually you can understand and manage the same. Once a student reaches a new country they will start noticing the differences in culture and lifestyle immediately. And gradually they will know the differences and get adjusted to the same. For most newcomers, exploring the cultural differences is one of the most rewarding things about living and studying in the new country.

You need not hesitate to talk to your class mates, room mates and try and be friendly with them. Once you are comfortable with your and make friends with them then you will not feel lonely and will start enjoin in the new country. Every country has different ways of greeting each other or being friendly with each other once you land in that country you come to know the way people are then accordingly you can be friends with them.

How to manage Food
While living independently eating a wholesome and well balanced diet becomes all the more essential. One must remember that he/she needs to concentrate on the studies and it’s important to remain healthy and fit to be able to do justice to them. You have the option to cook your own food. This can be the best way to eat what you prefer. Cooking yourself, occasionally or on a regular basis is easy once you know how to. So do pack along your favorite easy-to-cook recipes and some basic spices that you simply cannot do without.
During your stay in abroad, also make sure you take advantage of the opportunity to try out a wide variety of food especially the local cuisine. Restaurants abroad need not be too expensive; the general look of the restaurant should give you an idea of the prices. It is a general trend to split the bill (or go ‘dutch’ as it is called) in case you go out with friends.

Try and look for an Indian store in the vicinity and surely you will find plenty of them. They will help to get the basic ingredients that are needed for cooking Indian food. Some stores also stock pre-cooked Indian dishes, frozen Rotis and Naans, which just need to be heated in a microwave oven. For general grocery shopping, there may be many supermarkets around your campus offering a wide variety of foods, raw as well as tinned, frozen or pre-cooked.
What Clothes to wear??
Countries abroad have a wide variety of climates and temperatures. Find out all the information about the temperatures and seasons of the place where you are going be located and carry clothes to suit the weather. The every day Campus wear can be casual but do carry some sets of traditional Indian dresses which can be worn on formal occasions. Most places will be colder in winter than those to which you are accustomed. However, this colder climate is adapted to quite well as most places have central heating. Thus most of the indoor places will usually be maintained at a comfortable temperature.
How do I take care of my health??
A change in the environment, diet and climate can contribute to discomfort or illness. Carry some basic medicines from home which can be taken for minor discomforts. Also carry your doctor’s prescription for the same. If you have a serious medical problem, the ‘Student Health Service’ at your college or university is the best alternative. In some cases, your prepaid student health fee may take care of the service which could include free prescribed medicine. The health service may also advice you to consult a doctor off-campus. Keep the foreign student advisor notified in case you are ill, or visiting a hospital. The cost of health care in most of the foreign countries is extremely high and not affordable for most people, without an insurance plan. It is important for you as an international student to insure yourself for any potential medical liability that may arise during the course. Most colleges and universities require students to have insurance for sickness and accidents.