English Menu Back Adapting to life abroad Moving abroad to study is the start of an exciting adventure. You’ll make new friends and experience life in a different country. But you may also miss the familiarity of your home life. Don’t worry, you won’t be alone in feeling like this. Both the UK and US are diverse nations, welcoming people from different faiths and cultures. Allow yourself time to adjust to Western culture and before you know it, studying abroad will become one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Top 5 tips for feeling at home overseas Be open to new experiences: Step outside of your comfort zone and try new things. With a positive attitude, you’re more likely to see the best your new home has to offer. Get involved in activities: Join clubs and societies to meet like-minded people and make friends. Stay in touch with friends and family: Talk to people you miss from home but remember, your new life is here, so focus on that and making new friends. Connect to your culture: Eat and cook food that reminds you of home. Wherever you study, you’ll find restaurants and supermarkets selling food from around the world. Take each day as it comes: By setting yourself small, achievable goals and developing a routine, you’ll soon feel secure and familiar in your new home. Hear from our students It's always good to be prepared! INTO students share their tips on what they wish they'd known before studying abroad. Read their advice Thinking of studying abroad but not sure what to expect? International student Natali shares her experience. Read her story Filipe and Lingu made the leap to study in the US and have no regrets, only great experiences and friendships – and even a new job! Hear from them Start your overseas adventure now Excited about the idea of studying abroad? Take the next step towards your international education and see where INTO can take you! Find your university Choose from the UK or US to find the right university for you. Search universities Find your course Undergraduate and postgraduate programs or English language courses, all tailored to you. Search courses About INTO Study abroad Study programs Universities Apply Students - if you’re using an Education Counselor please contact them with any questions; all other students contact us using one of the below methods UK student applications: +44 (0)1273 876 040 ukes@intoglobal.com US student applications: +1 858 465 6004 uses@intoglobal.com Australia Student Applications: auadmissions@intoglobal.com China student applications: cnadmissions@intoglobal.com © COPYRIGHT 2021 | INTO UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS LTD AND IUP 2 LLP | 沪ICP备14028023号-3 | Privacy | Terms | Sitemap | Cookies Policy | Governance We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners View our cookie policy Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings