Addressing Mental Health Concerns For Students Planning To Study Overseas

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Studying abroad has become a prevalent and thriving trend among students worldwide due to the increased accessibility and popularity of global education. To substantiate, each year, more than 7 lakh Indian students move abroad for higher education, as per data from the Education Ministry. Each year, the number of students moving abroad in the pursuit of higher education is only incrementing, and that too at a hefty rate.
Having looked at their journeys closely or rather having guided them through their journeys, we understand the hassle and stress involved. We understand that studying abroad and adjusting to a new culture, academic setting, and support system can be a daunting challenge for students to navigate. Having said that, as an education consultancy working with an extensive network of schools, our support to students is not limited to getting an offer letter for them or mentoring them for profile enhancement. Henceforth, we lay equal emphasis on offering effective support to students’ mental health as they undergo rather drastic changes in their environment and life. We have a dedicated team of counsellors who ...
... are available round the clock to provide comprehensive services to assist students before they embark on their study abroad journey.
We stay in touch with them to ensure their smooth transition and address any issues or problems they may encounter, advising them on amenities and student support services in their location and assisting them in connecting with other students or alumni networks. We take the time to understand each student’s specific concerns and work with them to ensure a successful academic trip abroad. Culture shock is a common experience that students may encounter while studying abroad. It refers to feeling lost, uncertain, or anxious in a strange new environment with cultural practices different from your own. While planning to study abroad, the idea of it may seem like an adventure. However, different people may suffer from culture shock differently, with some experiencing lethargy, extreme homesickness, isolation, sleep and eating disturbances, feelings of helplessness, loss of concentration and ability to finish tasks, and critical reactions to the host culture. Despite this, the cycle of culture shock is inevitable.

To maintain good mental health while studying abroad, a few small steps that can make a significant difference to a student’s study abroad experiences include maintaining a positive attitude, practising meditation, exercising, speaking with friends and family regularly, having a proper diet, engaging in hobbies, finding time to be alone and explore, and building a support system and community. Taking time for yourself to relax and explore new places while abroad can be beneficial for your mental health. It is essential to have a group of people whom you can rely on for emotional support, advice, and companionship to help you adjust to life in a new place and cope with any challenges you may face. To encapsulate, having worked for more than a decade in tertiary education and counselled thousands of students through these years, we now have a clear understanding of the kind of mental health challenges and stressors that students are vulnerable to. Our counsellors effectively understand the challenges that students are prone to at each step of their study abroad journeys, and the guidance hence offered is very tailored to the realistic challenges surrounding students as they undertake this journey. In our pursuit of guiding students and taking them much closer to their study abroad dreams, mental health is at the epicentre of each endeavour.

About Silver Fern Education Consultants

Founded in 2009, Silver Fern Education Consultants is one of the leading education consultants in India, providing premier international academic counselling and admission services for the past 14 years. It provides academic consulting and effective solutions to students aspiring to study in the most sought-after countries for academic excellence, such as Canada, The United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, The United States of America and Dubai, amongst others and is also the authorized representative of 450+ institutes across the globe.

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