Hello,
Yes ☹️ you miss home and you miss your pets. As an international student, my first few weeks were quite tough, but you look forward to the breaks and try to go back if you get a chance.
Otherwise, University is such a great experience. It is your time to shine, and form an independent life. You become your biggest fan and your own best friend. You learn to spend time with yourself and reflect. If you are lucky, you also make really good friends that become family.
Try to make the most out of your time! Join societies, go to the gym, try out new food, and learn about different cultures.
You got this!
Haya- MBBS 5