As international student.
I’m a Muslim woman from Pakistan and I’m preparing to go abroad soon for my studies/career. I may end up living alone for the first time.
I’m both excited and nervous at the same time.
I wanted to ask from those who have experience:
What is it really like living alone in a foreign country as a student?
How did you handle loneliness and homesickness?
Was it difficult to maintain your faith (prayer, hijab, halal lifestyle)?
Did you feel safe living alone as a woman?
Did you prefer living alone or with roommates?
Any regrets or things you wish you knew before going?
I’m trying to mentally prepare myself, especially because I come from a close family environment and this will be a big change for me.
Any honest advice or experiences would really help.
Edit: PLEASE LET ME KNOW ABOUT YOUR ODD JOBS when you moved initially. I want to know what jobs you guys did.
Are you working a decent part-time job or doing exhausting odd jobs?
Im really scared of the fact that if I have to do something which doesn’t align with my deen.