For students who make the decision to study abroad, the prospect can seem like a daunting one. Depending on which one of the 1000+ international programs offered by the University of Mississippi that covers 80 countries you go for, relocating to a new city is certainly a challenge, but one that should be looked at as an experience of a lifetime packed with excitement and adventure. Although there will be a lot of unfamiliar aspects that come with your new surroundings, here are a few quick tips to make yourself feel at home right away.

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Learn Basic Phrases

If you are moving to a country that speaks a different language, you might want to consider purchasing a phrase book. English is commonly spoken across the world, but that should not be expected. Therefore, picking up a few simple phrases will give you a confidence boost when trying to navigate your way through the day. Even if you just learn phrases like, “Could I have a beer, please?”, you can form a connection with the local people and feel more comfortable.

Nowadays, there are many online websites and apps like Lingoda and Babbel that can help you in your quest to master another tongue. There are also plenty of advantages that come with learning another language. By adding another string to your bow, you can boost your employability appeal and give yourself the opportunity to work abroad in the future

Discover your home comforts abroad

One of the hardest challenges to overcome when living abroad is not having your usual activities, hobbies or favored pastimes at your disposal. However, just because you do not have the exact same sports team, park, bowling alley, or coffee shop to fall back on does not mean you have to give up those pastimes for the time you are away. You can seek out the equivalents of those establishments in your adopted city and in doing so, explore your new offerings.

Even if you do want to enjoy your home comforts, digital advancements enable us to communicate with friends and family seamlessly and access content such as sports matches and events, with the potential help of a VPN. Such is the level of activity in the digital world, there is even an opportunity to explore new and exciting equivalents of pastimes at home in this realm. European online casinos are an example of an activity with a diverse, international footprint, which can provide new features and fun compared to what you are used to at home. This example shows you can still retain your home comforts, but also explore new versions of them by keeping up with them.

Fully immerse yourself into your new lifestyle

While finding equivalents in your new place of residence is important for your own sanity and motivation, one of the main reasons why many students decide to study abroad is to explore. There are guaranteed to be new customs, landscapes, and aspects that are hallmarks of a specific culture to discover, learn and immerse yourself in. Upon completion of a study abroad program, you will want to return home with lots of new memories, friends and perspectives on life, which will ultimately set you in good stead for the future.