Moving to a new country is exciting\u2026 but it can also feel overwhelming. Here are some simple tips to help you settle in and make the most of your experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if you\u2019re starting with us in September 2026, you can join our International and EU student orientation programme<\/a>, where you can meet other students and get help with settling into university life in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take some time to explore your campus and the amazing city you\u2019ve chosen to study in! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Feeling confident about your surroundings can help you feel at home more quickly. Find out where the nearest supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and transport links are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most large supermarkets in Bristol have an international food aisle plus there are lots of international supermarkets<\/a> across the city! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep track of your spending and remember to plan for essentials such as accommodation, food and travel. Setting up a UK bank account<\/a> and creating a budget<\/a> can make daily life much easier. Plus the Blackbullion app<\/a> is a great way to budget \u2013 and enter student competitions! <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you settle in, keep connected with friends and family back home \u2013 but be sure to make the most of the opportunity to meet new people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t be afraid to start conversations! There will be lots of other students feeling how you feel, so why not make the first move and say hi? <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you settle into new routines, make sure you\u2019re eating well, getting enough sleep and regular exercise. It might sound obvious, but these will help you settle in and feel your best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re feeling homesick or stressed, we recommend the Wisdom app<\/a>. It\u2019s free to download and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It\u2019s here for when\u202fyou\u2019re feeling anxious, stressed, or just need some inspiration to manage your wellbeing. You can talk to a counsellor via WhatsApp or a call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trying local food, exploring nearby attractions and learning about UK traditions can make your experience more rewarding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At the same time, celebrate and share your own culture with others \u2013 diversity is one of the things that makes uni life so special. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Settling into life in the UK will take some time and that\u2019s ok. Pace yourself and enjoy it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Moving to a new country is exciting\u2026 but it can also feel overwhelming. Here are some simple tips to help you settle in and make the most of your experience. And if you\u2019re starting with us in September 2026, you can join our International and EU student orientation programme, where you can meet other students … Continue reading “Essential tips for international students settling into life in the UK\u00a0“<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":52,"featured_media":3867,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":431,"footnotes":""},"categories":[73,3,193,11,431],"tags":[187,129,430],"class_list":["post-4685","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-living-in-bristol","category-start-of-year","category-student-life","category-welcome","category-welcome-2026","tag-international-students","tag-student-experience","tag-welcome-2026"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4685","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/52"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4685"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4685\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4694,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4685\/revisions\/4694"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4685"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4685"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4685"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Get familiar with your local area<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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