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From culture shock to classroom confidence: adapting to UK learning

From culture shock to classroom confidence: my journey adapting to UK learning Moving to a new country is exciting, but adapting to a new learning system is challenging. That’s a different kind of adventure. As an international student, I expected cultural changes but I didn’t realise just how different the education style in the UK would be compared to what I was used to. In this blog, I want to share what it was like adjusting to academic life in the UK, how I overcame those initial challenges and the small but effective tips that helped me along the way. Cultural adjustments: more than just a new country Landing in a new country is like stepping into a whole different world—exciting, overwhelming, and full of surprises. One of my biggest early challenges was adapting to the UK’s culture and education system. From trying to decode British accents to wrapping my head around academic terms, everything felt unfamiliar. Honestly, I used to think I spoke fluent English—until I heard a pro...

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