Mental Health & Migration - Research indicates migrants are more prone to depression, loneliness, and anxiety compared to locals [1] - In the UK and Wales, mental health-related hospital admissions are nearly double for migrants compared to natives [1] - Emotional and psychological unpreparedness is a significant issue for individuals studying abroad [1] Coping Strategies for Thriving Abroad - Silencing inner noise requires actions louder than fear [5] - Trusting oneself is crucial, similar to trusting external elements like roads or doctors [7][8] - Recreating a sense of home is possible anywhere, anytime, through familiar activities [9] - Initiating conversations can lead to meaningful connections and friendships [10][11] Personal Experiences & Anecdotes - An individual left a prestigious master's program after 11 days due to emotional distress [2] - Skydiving was used as a method to achieve mental clarity [5] - Standing on a frozen lake was used as a method to build self-trust [6][7] - Cooking familiar food, like biryani, helped recreate a sense of home [9]