Welcome to Reading
Living in a new country for the first time can seem like a very unusual place to be. We want to make sure that your time here is enjoyable and happy. In this section you will find resources to help you settle into living and studying in the UK.
Coping with a different culture
Many students find the impact of moving from a familiar culture, to living and working in a new and different environment in the UK can take quite a bit of adjustment.
At first you might be excited about the new things you will experience, however after a short while the differences you are experiencing could become unsettling, and you may even start to feel homesick.
All of these feelings and thoughts are perfectly natural and everyone (UK and international students) will be going through an adjustment experience to some level.
STaR mentors are current students that are available to help new undergraduate and postgraduate students with their start at Reading. Talking to a STaR mentor before you arrive and in the first term can help you settle in to student life and have your questions answered about living and studying in the UK.
You can also speak with the International Student Advisory Team about anything you might need throughout your time at Reading.
