How I Survived Homesickness to Home-Run

When I first thought of studying abroad, I was so afraid because I was a single child and got all the love and attention from my parents. But I had to take a step towards a bright future, so I moved. The hardest part was not studying alone, living alone, the academics, the visa process and money - but it was homesickness. I started missing my family. But I knew that I had to overcome this issue anyway. So here is my guide to overcoming homesickness into a home run. 

The Fear Before Leaving (Especially About IELTS)

Before leaving India, I was already stressed about exams and other requirements. I did not want to appear for the IELTS Exam. So, I kept searching for options like without IELTS study in Europe, universities in Canada without IELTS, and even study in Australia without IELTS. I realised many universities do accept alternatives. Earlier, I was assuming that I had to crack IELTS. I decided to pay a visit to ielts institute in noida at first, later on I discovered that IELTS is not compulsory for every university. This really reduced my anxiety. 

First Few Weeks: The Toughest Phase

As soon as I landed, all of my excitement vanished. I was missing my home, my parents, my comfort, my room, indian food, my city, everything related to my past life. Trust me, I started to question my decision. I remember, during my research, I was searching for Aivancity School of Business Society and Technology Fees and SPD – SCUOLA POLITECNICA DI DESIGN Fees, and I felt happy since they were not affordable and my parents won’t send me abroad. But eventually, they did. 

So, what really helped me was staying busy. I started exploring streets, made new friends, went to parties, and most importantly, I understood the university better. I met students who aimed for creative scholarships such as FERRARI FASHION SCHOOL Scholarship and got to know about the art and creative programs, not only that, but I also met with people studying DeVry University Course. Hearing about their programs, work, stories, struggles, perspective, etc., made me form a new perspective, and I started to overcome homesickness. 

What Actually Helped Me Heal

I slowly built a routine for myself. I first joined student groups, I started cooking for myself - I love daal chawal, I cooked it and even learned to make new indian snacks, which I wouldn’t have if I were in India. These small wins gave me the confidence to live alone. I started to take more interest in studies and lectures, which helped me connect with the local students and make international friends. While shortlisting universities with Meridean Overseas, I also checked university credibility. Such as International American University Ranking, which also reassured me that I had made the right academic choice for my future.

Final Thoughts 

It was not easy, but it wasn’t impossible either. Trust me, every step from SOPs to shortlisting, packing, visa, settling, everything is a challenge. But all you need to do is get help. I got my help from Meridean Overseas. They even connected me with their clients who are in the same place as mine. This helped me overcome my sadness and get rid of homesickness.