Going through a breakup while studying abroad? It’s not over

It’s easy to keep your problems to yourself and feel as though sharing your worries might burden those around you.

But more often than not, some people are willing to listen, give you words of encouragement, and simply be there for you in one of your most trying times.

As much as you’ll find it tempting to want to solve your problems all on your own, talking about them to someone on campus might just help ease some of the pain away and help you find some sort of emotional relief.

Think of it this way. The more you try to suppress your feelings, keep them to yourself, and avoid communicating with anyone, your pent-up emotions will burst and eventually come out.

There are days when all you want to do is stay in bed, cry your eyes out, and isolate yourself from the people around you. It’s completely normal.

Everyone going through heartbreak needs some alone time to process their feelings and simply sit with them.

But too much isolation can also be bad for you. Ultimately, loneliness could lead to higher levels of stress, lower quality of sleep, as well as mental health issues.

Find comfort in the company of those around you and staying active in your daily social interaction will not only take your mind off the breakup but also positively impact your overall well-being.

Want to know one of the best ways to move on from a breakup? Travel.

Sometimes, being in an entirely new place physically and emotionally is exactly what people need to draw their focus towards the things that are right in front of them rather than the heartbreak they’re currently facing.

Instead of dwelling on the past, you wouldn’t be able to help but soak in the sights and wonders of wherever you’re travelling to.

However, one of the most common misconceptions about travelling during a breakup is that it’s merely a band-aid remedy. But this cannot be further from the truth.

Not only does travelling provide a break from your routine back in university, but it also puts things in perspective and serves as a reminder that life goes on and so will you. This distance will help you clear your mind, make the emotional healing process quicker, and find yourself again.

It’s not a distraction or temporary solution; it’s a way forward.

There’s truly nothing like the comfort of your friends and family back in your hometown. While you may have a community of friends you trust and feel supported by on campus, being reassured by your loved ones will always hit a soft spot in your heart and fill a void that only they can fill.

It’s easy to feel embarrassed by a failed relationship but family and friends are the last ones you should be hiding your breakup from. You need their support, warmth, and comfort more than anything else.

Always remember that dealing with heartbreak is a grieving process where the people around you can help.

There are some things in the course of our lives that are inevitable, breakups included. And as cliche as it sounds, everything happens for a reason. It’s simply a process one has to go through.

In every negative or unfortunate situation, there are life lessons there that will shape you into becoming a better person. Always remind yourself that you will come out of this stronger than before.

Once you look at the bigger picture of the study abroad experience, you’ll come to realise that the benefits will certainly always outweigh the setbacks in life.

Don’t let the fear of potential heartbreak derail you from the dreams you’ve set your mind to in your study journey abroad!

Here at IDP, our education counsellors are here to support students like you at every step of the way. From finding the right course to preparing students for departure, you name it, we’ll be there.

Ready to get started? Book your free counselling session with us today.