What are the biggest challenges for Indian students in the UK?

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Indian students, visting the UK for the first time, encounter a number of challenges over the course of their studies, such as adverse weather conditions, homesickness, adapting to a new culture and getting used to a different academic style, among other things.

To overcome these, students are advised to pack heavy, warm clothes, suitable to withstand the lowest of tempreatures, look for Indian Student Associations and Organizations on campus, or nearby, and engage with campus support or the International Student Support Office, for any help.

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