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Wanting to give up

I am an international student and I desperately want to go back home.
Since I've been here, I made friends, I socialised a lot and I've been out many times and did many things in London to enjoy my time. And I did enjoy it!
But at the end of the day, I'm always sad, lonely and depressed. It's not that I miss my parents or friends, but it's the huge difference between my society and world that I'm used to compared to the one here.
I don't see myself living in London. For me, all I've seen is a society full of sad, competitive and very individual people who are here just to make money. No joy, no smile, no nothing on their faces.
The problem is, the Uni where I am is better than the one in my country. And my parents, everyone at home is proud of me.
But here, I'm going crazy. I had a mental breakdown and I became very angry, I don't recognise myself.
What should I do?
Hi buddy. I feel sorry for the situation you are in. In fact I’m going trough the same. Btw I’m from India and back in my country it’s all lively then the situation here. What I can best suggest you is just make sure you complete the purpose you came here and do things what you like in mean while. These are all just temporary and what we gotta concentrate is on our own career. If possible make ppl around you feel lively or go around with people who are of your mindset. If really missing your place . Then just go visit once. Hope you will feel lot better. Thank you In fact I would be happy to help in anyway. My no. 07384107034. If you are London then lemme know. I’m planning to visit London in dec 3rd week
Original post by Andruta
I am an international student and I desperately want to go back home.
Since I've been here, I made friends, I socialised a lot and I've been out many times and did many things in London to enjoy my time. And I did enjoy it!
But at the end of the day, I'm always sad, lonely and depressed. It's not that I miss my parents or friends, but it's the huge difference between my society and world that I'm used to compared to the one here.
I don't see myself living in London. For me, all I've seen is a society full of sad, competitive and very individual people who are here just to make money. No joy, no smile, no nothing on their faces.
The problem is, the Uni where I am is better than the one in my country. And my parents, everyone at home is proud of me.
But here, I'm going crazy. I had a mental breakdown and I became very angry, I don't recognise myself.
What should I do?


I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been having a hard time. The second that I finish my degree, I’m gonna move out off London - I don’t really like it there. If you ever what someone to talk to, the Samaritans have a free helpline number 116 123. The calls don’t appear on phone bills and it’s available round the clock.

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