Everyone who has studied and worked in the UK knows that the long winter nights and the endless rain make it really hard not to feel emo! There are endless deadlines, endless job applications, and so on. There is the melancholy of missing home and not being able to go back... It is inevitable for everyone to feel uncomfortable when they first arrive in a foreign country, causing anxiety and depression.

Hello, everyone, this is Yoosuredu Study Abroad. Today I have invited a senior who has lived in the UK for more than 4 years to tell you goodbye

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1. Make sure you learn something new every day

This "new thing" does not have to be related to the course, it can be reading a book or watching a movie , watching variety shows, watching dramas, etc. You can learn to cook a new dish or a new drink. This can keep you thinking, and will not make you feel that every day has passed, but you seem to have done nothing, and then fall into Deep regret and chagrin. Get something new everyday to keep yourself making progress!

2. Be a project leader

You can actively participate in innovation projects in some schools, form teams with foreigners, write plans, discuss user needs, etc. In this process If you are a leader, you will keep talking. Don’t panic. You are the leader anyway. You assign tasks and control the direction. Foreigners are even more anxious when they can’t understand what you say. But please be a reliable person and don't cheat your teammates.

3. Actively participate in clubs and business competitions

It is easier to speak the same language with a group of people who have the same hobbies, communicate in depth, and improve language skills. Combining learned knowledge with practice in a timely manner will be more conducive to deepening the understanding of knowledge and stimulating some different professional interests. In addition, the school organizes activities from time to time, such as Thanksgiving, which can help everyone better understand different cultures and holiday-specific delicacies. Try to get out of your comfort zone a little bit. If you feel like you have no friends, try to get out of the room and meet new people.

4. Be brave to express

Many times, if you don’t express yourself, no one can help you. For example, I once had an online meeting in the library. After searching all the discussion rooms and finding people there, I negotiated with a foreign guy to see if he could give me the room. He said of course he could. Just finish the work at hand now and tell me when he is ready and go to my seat. It's very nice, so don't worry, just communicate if you have any questions.

5. Ensure a regular schedule

You don’t have to go to bed early and get up early. Finding a rhythm that suits you is the most appropriate. If you study more efficiently at night, and your paper has to be inspired in the dead of night, you should also maintain a "regularity" during the paper period. For example, some people go to bed at 5 a.m. and get up at 1 p.m. A regular schedule can ensure good physical condition without making you feel like you are living in a haze every day.

6. Exercise three times a week

Whether you lie down or sit for a long time, your body will feel uncomfortable, and if you have back pain, you don’t have to go to the gym to exercise. When the weather is nice, go for a walk in a less crowded place near your school or apartment, or just dance a few sets of HITT in your apartment to get a little sweaty. Good health is the basis for a good mood!

7. Make sure to do it every day Have some time to relax yourself with music

It can be when you are taking a bath or when you are in a daze. Bring a small Bluetooth speaker and give yourself some music every day. Good melodies are very helpful for us to relax. . If you have the habit of writing, you can also write essays at this time to record your daily life and mood. This is also a good way to express yourself.

8. Concentrate on studying and find your own interests

Although sometimes the academic pressure is very high, it is very rewarding when you devote yourself to learning and the effort is proportional to the reward. and a sense of accomplishment. Especially in American universities, you can change majors. The process of exploring your interests between different majors is quite interesting. It is also recommended that undergraduate students minor in a major to increase their competitiveness, which will be helpful in applying for graduate schools and finding jobs. They can also go to office hours and tutor more often.

9. Properly motivate yourself

You can arrange a small trip for yourself during the holidays. If you have a big budget, you can go farther and go to other countries to see different scenery. If you have a small budget, you can just go there. It’s fun to hang out with classmates around, or even go to the school lawn with friends to bask in the sun and chat. You can also make sure to eat at least one good meal every day. Food can heal your mood. You can take time to cook yourself an exquisite meal every day, with a combination of meat and vegetables, and a drink to start the day in a good mood. If you don’t like cooking, order at least one delicious takeaway for yourself every day. Arranging a small reward for yourself is a good motivation process.

10. Keep in touch with family and friends in a timely manner

Don’t hold it back all the time. If you miss your family and friends, give them a call and chat.

Emo is something that everyone experiences, it’s normal, don’t feel guilty. It is impossible to be in a state of great joy 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! When I was most sad because I couldn't buy a plane ticket during the epidemic, I called my mother. Even on the phone, I felt accompanied. She also contacted my classmate who lived upstairs to come down and stay with me. The feeling is the same as breaking up. Try not to be alone. It will be much better to find someone to talk to. Moreover, the school has a free psychiatrist. Don’t be afraid. You don’t have to have any mental illness to see a psychiatrist. It’s more like chatting with a friend. Don’t worry about your poor English. Just speak slowly and express your thoughts clearly. Making good use of school resources such as language corners can help you communicate with people and make friends.

The most important lesson in life is to learn to be alone. The repeated emo sessions in a foreign land inadvertently forced us to speed up the study of this course. It is also a blessing to think that we can learn the most important lesson in life early in our 20s! In short, every emo experience makes us become better versions of ourselves, and we must move forward no matter what we encounter.

If you have emo classmates, you can leave a message in the comment area so that everyone can cheer each other up!