Beginning a university life after school is full of enthusiasm but studying abroad is a whole new level of experience. As you prepare yourself to meet new friends and experience classrooms in a new world, following the below tips will surely help you settle in easily at the international destination:

1. Stay connected, stay grounded: Leaving your friends and family members behind will be difficult at the onset. Before you depart for your international destination, set up group chats or video calls to keep in touch with your family members because you must not overlook your own emotional well-being either. Sharing your new experiences and feelings is a healthy way to begin an international academic life.
   
   
2. Be organized: Begin to be organized to experience your new international life. Plan your early weeks on campus well in advance and manage your daily schedule, study time and leisure activities accordingly. Believe in yourself that you can begin a new life with confidence.
   
   
3. Don’t fall into the comparison trap: Comparing yourself with others will create doubt about you. Everyone has their own set of traits and habits. You need to focus on your own academic journey, goals and progress. Comparing yourself with others could harm your self-confidence.
   
   
4. Find your friends before you takeoff: Try to connect with your future classmates online before you land at your chosen destination. Building a network of friends even before arriving at the campus will create a sense of belongingness and make adaptation to the new environment easy. You along with your friends will be able to explore and become accustomed to the international environment together.
   
   
5. Unwind: Learning relaxation techniques like mindfulness, yoga or meditation will immensely help you throughout your academic life. Such techniques will enable you to stay calm, focused and clear-headed, particularly during the unavoidable exam days.

Living a university life abroad presents a great opportunity for your professional growth. Get set to live the challenges by connecting with your friends and adapting to the new environment to enjoy the all-new international academic experience.