{"id":4278,"date":"2025-09-09T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/?p=4278"},"modified":"2025-11-20T11:10:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:10:09","slug":"welcome-to-uwm-international-students-youve-got-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/welcome-to-uwm-international-students-youve-got-this\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to 51ÁÔÆæ, International Students\u2014 You\u2019ve Got This!\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Congratulations and welcome to Milwaukee and to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. If you are reading this, chances are that you have recently arrived and started to settle in. As a fellow international student, I want you to know how proud we are of you. Moving across the world to study is no small thing and you have already taken one of the bravest steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adjusting to life in a country can feel overwhelming at first, from navigating classes and making new friends to figuring out local transportation and learning what \u201ccheese curds\u201d are \u2013 it’s okay if everything feels new and unfamiliar now. Just remember, you\u2019re not alone, and support is always available. Here are some things to keep in mind that will be of help to you during your time here at 51ÁÔÆæ and also in Milwaukee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Care of Yourself <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you settle into this new chapter, don\u2019t forget to take care of your mental and physical well-being. Eat regularly, get enough rest, take breaks and most importantly, be kind to yourself. There are lots of resources on campus that have continually helped me during my time here at 51ÁÔÆæ such as the Student Success Center<\/a>, The Writing Center<\/a> and others. There is no perfect timeline for adjusting. Give yourself time to grow, as it is okay for mistakes to happen and the Peer Health Educator Team is here if you ever need someone to talk to or guide you through resources on campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore Milwaukee <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you arrive here early before the semester kicks off, you can still make the most of the summer even before the first day of classes as Milwaukee has a lot to offer and exploring the city can help you feel more at home.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n