University overseas is all about
experience, a new place, new friends, and a new life. However, for a lot of
overseas students, particularly those who are just arriving in Britain, that
exhilaration can be swiftly eclipsed by an unforeseen and frequently unsaid
obstacle: loneliness.
It is not really homesickness;
rather, it is cultural adjustment, acclimatization, and, most importantly, a
lack of pre-migration support networks. According to a Student Minds UK
research from 2023, over 68% of foreign students reported feeling lonely within
their first three months in the country.
And this is where student housing
comes in handy — not in the sense that we all gather around the kitchen table
to dine together. We mean student housing that brings you together, such as
communal lounges that turn into impromptu Netflix binge-fest party central,
shared study rooms that become group project headquarters, and shared events
that turn strangers into friends and flatmates become friends, among other
things.
At Acolyte Living, we've seen firsthand the power of
belonging. Properties that promote community through social events, student-led
activities, and shared spaces have much greater satisfaction and student
retention rates. According to one of our most recent internal polls, students
living in community-style accommodations were 42% less likely to report feeling
homesick than those living in isolated studio apartments.
Naturally, Generation Z isn't looking for a place to live.
They choose homes in which they feel loved, heard, and seen. Is it having
someone accompany them to class, being able to celebrate Diwali outside of the
home, or simply gathering a group and whipping up dinner on a Saturday night?
All of these small things make a huge difference.
In an age of globalization, where family is far away and
schoolwork is stressful, a community is no longer a luxury but a necessity. So,
whether you're a new international student in town or a parent concerned about
the mental health of your foreign child, obtain the correct kind of lodging.
Yes, there is a working student who is a pleasant student.
And no one should ever be alone, especially if they are just starting out.
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