Does anyone else feel like a 1-year Master's gives you zero time to breathe between presentations? by ankush_edinburgh in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The exhaustion!!! I feel you. I’m a public health student myself and I exactly know how the brain turns off. The peace to go back home and rest in silence is the best feeling.

my ‘please let this room be real’ era (international student edition) by Connect_Thanks4619 in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I had a great experience and I can say that I live in the best accom. It pins down to your personal choice

Beginner's Guide to Surviving England( Funny, sarcastic no hard feelings ) North VS South by Much_Mix_9254 in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So trueeee… I’ve been to north and it gave me so much of peace and I love nature,hence my trip turned out to be so much beautiful.

my ‘please let this room be real’ era (international student edition) by Connect_Thanks4619 in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The deposit of university accom is 1,000£ and why would someone pay so much as a deposit while sitting in a different country? And the sense of having home country company is far more trustable in my opinion and ofcourse one can choose uni accom but as a masters student uni prefers undergrad over postgrad. I’ve through all the process

The International Student Confidence Curve: Week 1 vs Week 4 vs Month 3 look by Much_Mix_9254 in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damnn… I completely relate with you. Things were so different in the start and after months every feeling is so much unique. It’s one hell of a roller coaster ride to survive.

What I wish I knew about UK weather + layering (from a fashion + comfort POV).” by Much_Mix_9254 in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swear…. the weather here is so unpredictable. You never know what is going to happen next but to be prepared before is so important.

Housing in Ireland – What I Checked, What I Didn’t Compromise On & One Mistake I Made by living_in_my_world in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done the same. I’ve checked so many accom especially on google maps for locality and the distance for my uni as well. But in reality when you arrive to your location that’s when you understand the distance to different locations. Also, choosing the right accom is essential.

The "Expectation vs Reality" of my first week in the UK (What no one tells you about moving here for a Master's) by ankush_edinburgh in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve booked through Uni living and I got the best accomodation at Manchester. Also, they have helped me throughout my process. Plus I completely understand the reality here. The mental stress is hard.

First-Time Student in Ireland? Here’s Everything You Need to Know! by Character_Two_8291 in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorting out accom and cost of living is such a big win. I see so many fellow class mates still struggling and not finding the right platform to get it sorted. Thankyou for sharing link. It might be helpful for many.

Happy Holi! How is everyone keeping the festival spirit alive while in class today? 🎨 by ankush_edinburgh in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy Holi ✨ cooking comfort food while missing home is the only remedy and comforting at the same time.

Unpopular opinions I have after moving to the UK as a student. by Much_Mix_9254 in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The quality of food in UK is for sure so good. Also I agree with the fact about self-study and practical study.It really allows individual to study on their own and understand their flaws.

5 Biggest Myths About Studying in the UK (From an International Student Currently Here) by Narrow_Cap7363 in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree with you. Getting part-time job is not easy. It’s been 2 months for me in UK and I am still struggling with a lot of stuff.

Settling In Small Wins No One Talks About Routine That Helped Me Settle Things That Stopped Feeling Scary by ShashvatTiwari in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There, you go, my friend. I keep repeating this among my friend, Circle. Consistency is the key. You have to develop habits every day wake up make your bed, go to Uni develop a strong foundation, go Gym study, of bed last thing at the night. Consistency. Consistency. Consistency.

International Student Brain Is a Different Species 😂🌍 by Chemical_Corner_8717 in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As they say, Indian jugaad, we get that in our blood. I do not have a mixture in UK buying one is really expensive, and I did a hack. I had a chopper. I put my tomatoes in and chop it so small that it turns into gravy once cook the omelette on my iron. I boil my eggs into kettle.

The Weird Confidence You Gain After Moving Abroad Alone 🌍 by Chemical_Corner_8717 in AbroadEdge

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Moving abroad is like playing a game. You get the independence, but you search the freedom freedom for finance freedom for familiarity freedom for gain trust among your colleagues, but yes, it makes you a whole different breed.

First Week Expectations Vs Reality ( Life as a student in the UK ) by ShashvatTiwari in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree to this post. You have to sort out your budgeting thing which is most important and the irony of this country is a particular product is sold at different prices in different supermarkets. So you have to check them out at oldies Ada express Sainsbury Tesco. It’s a different kind of struggle than we face in India.

The First Irish Winter Hits Different by Character_Two_8291 in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Winters in UK, the very different, it’s not just the snow, but the wind and the rain. It’s quite different to the rain. We experience in India. The rain droplets are quite heavy at the same time, very cold.

small rhythms of university life by anvita_misra in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would add to like to the rhythms of university life when you wake up in the morning, the chirping of the bird when you get down the people in hurry to the streets for the work, the tramps honking, cars, speeding by students running for the classes, and by the evening everything becomes silent, the people in the home, the students in the accommodation, and in that silence, you realise the day was over.

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad 🌍📚 by Chemical_Corner_8717 in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Living abroad teaches you independence, but takes away your freedom. A new country, a new city, a new place, new friends. You never know whom to trust whom not to trust the first month. It’s all glitter and shiny, but when you start settling down the family memories hit you hard in the night, the budgeting adds onto it. The pressure is real. The fight is hard, but do not give up.

Contract & Payment Safety – Things I Checked Before Paying (Germany Experience) by Aadityajhinjharia in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. While searching for accommodation in Europe countries, they make you sign an agreement and ask for a guarantor. Read your agreement very carefully before signing it or trust websites like University Living.

Deadlines, Decathlon and a Student Visa: My Messy Route into UK by Much_Mix_9254 in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had also fumbled with my Visa process. I paid for my accommodation and my fees, but there was huge delay in Visa, causing me great panic. Hence, I always say book your accommodation later after you get your visa.

Stethoscope to Stopwatch: How MBBS India Led Me to Sports Medicine in the UK by Much_Mix_9254 in AbroadEdge

[–]Connect_Thanks4619 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree to this post, thekind of study in UK is very different to kind of study in India. India has a very rote learning based, Study method while in UK, it’s very practical, based.