Abroad and Alone? Here's How Students Can Build Resilience And Practice Mental Wellness
While studying abroad is a fantastic opportunity, it also comes with its own set of challenges for students. Here's how students can boost their mental wellness while living solo.
Studying abroad is an exciting leap into the unknown, filled with new academic challenges, cultural encounters, and personal growth. But beneath the thrill, many students experience anxiety, homesickness, and mental fatigue. Developing inner resilience becomes key to thriving in these foreign environments.
Adapting To Change
Shifting to a new country brings a whirlwind of unfamiliar expectations: academic pressures, different social norms, and even language barriers. It's important for students to accept that feeling unsettled is a natural part of the transition.
'When students take a step forward for their future in a foreign nation, they not only excel academically but also achieve resilience," says Mamta Shekhawat, Founder of Gradding.com, a study abroad platform. 'Exploring outside their comfort zone and adjusting to new environments, cultures, and traditions leads them to become strong and resilient. In my opinion, study abroad is not merely a journey across borders, it is an expedition within."
A healthy routine offers much-needed stability. Physical activity, nutritious meals, enough sleep, and moments of solitude can anchor students amidst overwhelming change. These habits are simple, yet powerful tools for emotional regulation.
'Mental well-being within your study abroad experience is the very foundation that allows adventure, learning, and connection," adds Shekhawat.
Seeking Help And Practising Self-Compassion
Resilience doesn't mean doing it all alone. Counselling services, peer groups, or simply talking to a friend can be incredibly grounding. It's just as important to celebrate small wins and be gentle with oneself during setbacks.
'It's vital to pause, ask for help when needed, and appreciate your little wins. Resilience is in the quiet moments," Shekhawat emphasises.
By embracing discomfort, forming healthy routines, and staying open to support, students can develop the inner resilience needed not just to survive abroad, but to thrive, long after they return.
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