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Dealing with homesickness
It’s been a really long since I was back in my home country, Pakistan. The last time I was there, my meals were still catered for, …
Dealing with homesickness: creating a home away from home
No matter how excited you are about going to uni, it’s very common, and indeed natural, for you to feel homesick. Don’t feel bad; …
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Dealing with homesickness as an international student
As you may know, York is really diverse in terms of students on campus. So, for a student from a distant country, dealing with …
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Homesickness: looking after yourself when you’re separated from family and friends
It's a strange time to be an international student right now. We are currently living in very uncertain times, hoping for all of …
How to beat homesickness
I've experienced my fair share of homesickness in my time. Before uni, I moved to Beijing on my own to work for year …
How to prepare for studying in the UK as an international student
Preparing to study abroad is very exciting. It can also get a bit nerve-racking when adapting to an unfamiliar environment. Here I …
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Tips for settling into a UK university
Studying at York was my first experience of education outside of my country. My old university was just five minutes from my …
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Support and Wellbeing at York
There’s no sugarcoating it: sometimes life at university can get tough. From workload to homesickness, it’s no surprise that …
How to find a family-like support network away from home
At times, university can be stressful or overwhelming. When that happens, you, like me, may want someone other than a fellow …
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