PART I: The First Few Months of My Journey

Adjusting in a new place will take some time. I had to adjust to the weather, food, new environment, strangers, and different education system. I had a pretty tough time adjusting to everything. My health wasn't in a good condition, and winter made it worse. Wearing layers of clothes was something unusual for me.  Scarfs, gloves, sweaters... and the list goes on. If you are going to live in a cold country, do dress accordingly, and keep yourself warm all the time. Falling sick in a new place can be a pain. Well, I went through it, and I had a hard time recovering. So, do take care of yourself!

Making new friends was a big challenge for me. I was alone most of the time, and looking for friends. It happens. Don't feel miserable! Just be patient, and talk to everyone that you meet. Someone will become your friend. That's how I met my friends. It took time, but I met the right ones.

 Even KL seemed very far from my hometown during my undergrad days...hahaha... So, Aussie seemed like the 'Kingdom of Far Far Away'. Far from family, and far from best friends. Being away for festivals, and missing family functions were new to me. During such times, I felt lonely and miserable. Don't feel bad if you feel so. It is normal. Remember, we are still learning. When you feel so, just do whatever that will make you feel better. Perhaps, a coffee or ice cream would help you feel better, or shopping! For me, a good cup of hot cappuccino makes me feel better. Maintaining that 'better' or 'happy' feeling isn't that easy. So, always occupy yourself to maintain that mood or feeling. Go out, explore the city, read books, watch a movie, and more!

More to come in Part II: The First Few Months of My Journey 

Good Night Readers :)