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started 2015–2019
I’d tell them to give themselves time to adjust and not worry if they don’t feel at home straight away. Being a TCK can help you connect with people from different backgrounds, but every university and country has its own culture. Get involved, ask questions, and be open to making unexpected friendships.
Before they found their people
Within a few months
What surprised them
I had to adjust to new customs, communication styles, and ways of making friends. At first, that was challenging, but it also pushed me to be more open minded and confident about meeting people from different backgrounds
Wished they'd known
I wish someone had told me how much time it can take to settle in socially and academically, especially when you’re moving to another country. It’s normal to feel out of place at first, and building a support network takes time but getting involved, asking for help, and staying open to new experiences makes a big difference.
Choose it again?
Yes, I would choose it again. Studying at a university in another country challenged me to become more independent and adaptable. Although settling in took time, the experience helped me grow, meet people from different backgrounds, and see the world from a broader perspective.
Across every review here, expected to already be local predicts whether someone belonged. Treated as foreign doesn't. Why that is
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