Student Life: How To Adjust To A New Culture

Enlarge

Student Life: How To Adjust To A New Culture

Cassie Pirelli (Welfare Adviser, University of Westminster) gives expert video advice on: I am having problems adjusting to a new culture - what can I do?

I am having problems adjusting to a new culture - what can I do?

International students and students from a different religious background often find it scary to come to university, but there really is no need. University really is one of the most culturally diverse places, where people really appreciate other peoples' differences. You'll find that there's an international advisor on-hand at the university, and that your student union will have a number of international and religious groups that students can sign up for. There's always somebody who understands you, and from the same cultural background as you that you can talk to--so don't feel alone.