DMU Leicester International Pathway College at De Montfort University

Settling inIt looks as if absolutely everyone is having a great time. Lots of individuals worry that they are the only one taking more time to find their own way.In fact, we know that:

• Up to 40 per cent of students feel somewhat or very homesick during Welcome Week
• Many new students feel isolated and worry that everyone else is settling in better than them
• Celebrating arrival in large crowds is not to everyone's taste
• Large events often don't give an opportunity for real communication and contact
• Lots of people feel more comfortable in smaller groups
• Lots of people stay in their rooms because they find the crowds not to their taste
• Starting university anywhere is like moving to a foreign country. The impact of the culture shock involved is often underestimated. It doesn't hit everyone at the beginning. Some people find the period just after the Christmas break difficult; others experience a low period much nearer the beginning of their time
• Despite the stereotype, one in five students do not drink any alcohol. Don't allow people to pressure you into drinking, or drinking more if you don't want to