Nepalese students have been studying abroad in the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and many more countries for over 5 decades. The trend seems to grow rapidly after the 2006 Nepalese revolution. In the pre COVID era, an average of 50,000/year Nepalese students went to study abroad as per Ministry of Education No Objection Letter data. With the increasing trend of leaving home, homesickness among Nepalese students abroad has been a major problem these days. It includes the shockwave of a different environment, interacting with lots of new people and learning the ways of a different country. Furthermore, leaving loved ones at home can be a nightmare for those who have never been out of their comfort zone. With the right procedures, and actions; culture shock and homesickness can be minimized. The following tips can be useful for Nepalese students:

Talk to people

Nepalese students are generally shy, and defensive. If you are abroad, most universities will have counselling services that students can turn to for advice and support on how to deal with your feelings. If you have pre-existing mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, homesickness may trigger these so talking your concerns over with someone may help to keep those in check. Homesickness could also lead to these conditions so try to monitor your feelings as best as you can. Nepalease students should not worry about their grammar, and pronunciation. Foreigners understand you if you speak clearly, and concisely.

Get Involved in Campus activities

The trend to involve in regular volunteering activities has been increasing in Nepal. However, these activities are limited at the local level. Once abroad, there is a pool of activities available to Nepalese students which gives them an international exposure. International universities conduct regular activities  such as international dinner, concerts, movie nights, open mic events in the spots, informative lectures, community events and more. International office has all of the information which can also be found on posters around campus, the television screens on the Forum and on Facebook event pages. Keep an eye on them. With a unique habit to study hard during exam time, Nepalese students should take a break from their long study or work day to learn something new and meet like minded people during those activities.