When it suddenly hits you that you’re alone in a foreign country, far from your friends and family, and have no idea what to do next, here's some advice.
by Catherine Simpson
Oxford Uni
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by Jessica Allen
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Questions about Loneliness
Q
I'm feeling really lonely in my gap year I don't know what to do?
Loneliness
If you can convince your parents (from experience I can tell you this is not so easy!) then I would definitely recommend going abroad. The world really is so small, and in the majority of places you g...
Q
I'm feeling really lonely in my gap year I don't know what to do?
Loneliness
If you can convince your parents (from experience I can tell you this is not so easy!) then I would definitely recommend going abroad. The world really is so small, and in the majority of places you g...
Q
I'm feeling really lonely in my gap year I don't know what to do?
Loneliness
If you can convince your parents (from experience I can tell you this is not so easy!) then I would definitely recommend going abroad. The world really is so small, and in the majority of places you g...
Q
Is anyone else on their year abroad in Italy in Monte Argentario, or even t...
Italy
Q
Any advice on how to meet people on your third year abroad?
Mental Health
Sometimes it is difficult to pluck up the courage, but if you go to a bar you will usually find that the people there are more than up for a chat. One of my friends on my year abroad met her current (...
Q
What are your most effective coping strategies for dealing with severe home...
Mental Health
I'm lucky to have not suffered home sickness too much as I'm used to being away from home and I easily adapt to new surroundings but I would suggest trying to find something at your uni that you would...
Q
I'm starting to hate my year abroad already. Any advice?
Spain
I have the same issue, I know it might take a lot of bravery but are there any groups you could join. Anything, even if it's knitting! Or dance? It may take a while to meet people this way but I suppo...
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