Dealing with Loneliness in UK Universities
Getting into uni in the UK does offer some great new opportunities, but it comes with some new unexpected problems too. For some students, the greatest pain point can be feeling disconnected from everyone. Exploring the sociology of loneliness in UK students provides some insight into the problem and possible solutions. If you are in the UK and are feeling lonely, there are some useful actions you can take. Why loneliness happens in university Transitioning into new surroundings Most students take their first big step into some freedom and cross the boundaries of their home location. Until you adapt to your new surroundings, the sights and sounds of your new environment can be jarring, unsettling, and can make you feel trapped. For some students, the sensations of their new surroundings can take some time to reach the surfaces of their consciousness. New routines can overwhelm students, so can new roommates and new social circles. And, new research shows more than half of students in ...