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<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nAdjusting to <\/strong>the UK time zone<\/strong><\/p>\n As an international student, jet lag can take its toll on your body. This can interfere with your studies and social life if you don’t take time to properly adjust. My advice for combatting jet lag would be to set your body clock to the BST time zone, eating all three meals a day at the right time. There are two co-ops on the Canterbury campus, which are great if you want to grab a quick meal. This may seem like a small matter, but if your body is still running on your home country\u2019s time zone it can have an impact on your day-to-day life.<\/p>\n Making\u00a0<\/strong>friends<\/b><\/p>\n Now that you\u2019ve got yourself adjusted to your new time zone, you\u2019ll be starting to think about meeting new people and making friends at university. It\u2019s natural to worry about this, but remember that everyone is in the same boat as you. University of Kent have specific social media groups and pages that allow you to connect with other students before starting university, such as the Kent Facebook freshers group. During arrivals week, there\u2019s plenty of events happening on campus, which are a great way to meet new people who share the same interests as you. There\u2019s also over 200 student groups to choose from, including sports, societies and community action groups. Most will offer tasters sessions, which are a fantastic opportunity to see if it\u2019s the right fit for you.<\/p>\n