{"id":2114,"date":"2022-01-05T14:57:06","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T14:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduirelandsouthasia.com\/?p=2114"},"modified":"2022-02-03T12:02:03","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T12:02:03","slug":"adapting-to-life-on-the-emerald-isle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduirelandsouthasia.com\/adapting-to-life-on-the-emerald-isle\/","title":{"rendered":"Adapting to life on the Emerald Isle"},"content":{"rendered":"
When you move to a new country, it\u2019s the little things that get you by; talking to friends and family or little reminders of home in your room, but it can be easy to rely on these things when feeling homesick. Indian Student Ambassador Annora Dsouza tells us how she gets by adapting and facing the challenge head-on when feeling homesick\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n I swung the door shut, unzipped my suitcase and stared at the room which would now be my home for the next few months. I took a deep breath\u2026.and cried. But don\u2019t worry, everything was uphill from there! Adapting to the Irish lifestyle can be quite a challenge but, fortunately for you, I will be sharing some insights on how to cope with such a change.<\/p>\n Make your accommodation YOUR accommodation<\/b><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re staying for three months, six months or more than a year, sprucing up your space to suit your style and personality can alleviate the initial sensation of culture shock and homesickness. That\u2019s not to say you splash the walls with a whole new bucket of paint.<\/p>\n Start off with minor changes such as the bedding covers, hanging pictures of loved ones from back home, sticking up posters or setting down trinkets and, if you have some cash to spare, getting new furniture. Remember, this is your private place of comfort.<\/p>\n Seek discomfort<\/b><\/p>\n Although sitting in your room all huddled up in a blanket seems like a good way to seek comfort, a better way is to go out and explore what the country has to offer! Yes, it rains (a lot I might add) and yes, it can get cold and windy but that is all part of the Irish experience!<\/p>\n Take a walk around town and immerse yourself in the history and culture of Ireland. Try finding the hidden gems that are unknown to the general public. Join clubs or societies or even strike up a friendly conversation with your local shop owners. The Irish folk are lovely so don\u2019t be afraid to ask them for help if you ever get lost.<\/p>\n