We created this blog for our juniors and what better way than to have them contribute articles over here, and you're in luck cause we have got an article worth reading and its written by one of our very wonderful fellow constellasian from the Batch of 2019; here's what its like to be a foreign student at CMH Lahore.
"Attending CMH as a foreign student was an interesting experience for me. I quickly realized that regardless of the fact that you were born and raised here, if you spent a large portion of your life abroad, there are certain challenges that you will inevitably have to face when you come back. And although these challenges may hit you like a tidal wave at first, they will gradually simmer down and promisingly, you'll find yourself adapting in your new environment with great ease.
My experience here was much the same. Having done my entire schooling in Canada, coming to CMH was (ironically) a huge culture shock. From the people to the rules and regulations, everything seemed peculiar. On top of the gruesome homesickness, I often felt misunderstood, isolated and overall "out of sync" with my surroundings. And though it takes time and patience, I learned the importance of tackling these emotions right from the get go. Because if not tackled early, they can lead to other more serious outcomes such as mental distress and depression. Practically, I did this by devoting my time and energy to my studies and taking part in extra curriculars. It was a win-win, because it helped me to stay on top of my academics as well as avoid these negative feelings.
Of course, it's not all black and white. There are many other factors that will play a part in helping you adjust. Perhaps the most important of these is the friends you make. Making the right friends who you get along with, who help complement your personality and who help in enhancing your skills as a person, is perhaps the most difficult task. But once achieved, there are very few things that you won't be able to handle. Personally, meeting new people was never one of my strong suits and nor was it my initial aim.
But I quickly learned the benefits of having true, loyal friendships. Whether it was for making a study
group, joining extra-curriculars with, or just venting to at the end of a bad day, the friends I made aided in my academic achievements as well as my mental well being. Don't get me wrong, arguments and misunderstandings are bound to happen. But these minor issues will be surpassed if the basis of the friendship is loyalty.
One of the most difficult situations to adjust to here was the hostel life. I didn't move in until my second year, so I had the advantage of knowing all the dos and don'ts of hostel life from my hostelite friends who by that time, had already spent one year there. The do's and don'ts of the girls hostel-the list is long and dreary. I will just mention a few important things. Firstly, rules regarding curfews, leave passes and out passes are regularly enforced. It is important to follow them as there are often consequences. Secondly, you may have to re-adjust your taste buds because although the food is decent, it definitely won't taste like how mom used to make and this is just something you'll get used to. Last but not least, something that I faced the most difficulty with in the hostel was the loud and noisy environment. Enjoying time with your friends and getting carried away is something that we all end up doing, because let's face it, it will feel like a never ending slumber party. But you should always keep in mind that there are students from all other years there.
Everyone will have different schedules for midterms, sendups and finals. Be mindful of this and treat everyone with respect. Once you start treating the hostel like your home and the hostelites like your family, you'll find yourself much happier which will ultimately help you achieve a healthy and successful college experience.
Overall, whether you are a foreign student or not, adjusting to a new place will always be difficult. CMH offers many ways by which these difficulties can be overcome, which include: joining extracurriculars, engaging with your professors, attending the multitude of events, taking part in research, and interacting with your peers. Lastly, one of the most underrated tools that many students fail to make use of during their time here is their very own seniors. Although it may seem intimidating, taking the time to get to know your seniors and befriending them will prove to be very advantageous. We've all been there, and through CMH, we all share a special bond which can only prosper through mutual help and respect."
Raoon Khan
Batch of 2019
My experience here was much the same. Having done my entire schooling in Canada, coming to CMH was (ironically) a huge culture shock. From the people to the rules and regulations, everything seemed peculiar. On top of the gruesome homesickness, I often felt misunderstood, isolated and overall "out of sync" with my surroundings. And though it takes time and patience, I learned the importance of tackling these emotions right from the get go. Because if not tackled early, they can lead to other more serious outcomes such as mental distress and depression. Practically, I did this by devoting my time and energy to my studies and taking part in extra curriculars. It was a win-win, because it helped me to stay on top of my academics as well as avoid these negative feelings.
Of course, it's not all black and white. There are many other factors that will play a part in helping you adjust. Perhaps the most important of these is the friends you make. Making the right friends who you get along with, who help complement your personality and who help in enhancing your skills as a person, is perhaps the most difficult task. But once achieved, there are very few things that you won't be able to handle. Personally, meeting new people was never one of my strong suits and nor was it my initial aim.
But I quickly learned the benefits of having true, loyal friendships. Whether it was for making a study
group, joining extra-curriculars with, or just venting to at the end of a bad day, the friends I made aided in my academic achievements as well as my mental well being. Don't get me wrong, arguments and misunderstandings are bound to happen. But these minor issues will be surpassed if the basis of the friendship is loyalty.
One of the most difficult situations to adjust to here was the hostel life. I didn't move in until my second year, so I had the advantage of knowing all the dos and don'ts of hostel life from my hostelite friends who by that time, had already spent one year there. The do's and don'ts of the girls hostel-the list is long and dreary. I will just mention a few important things. Firstly, rules regarding curfews, leave passes and out passes are regularly enforced. It is important to follow them as there are often consequences. Secondly, you may have to re-adjust your taste buds because although the food is decent, it definitely won't taste like how mom used to make and this is just something you'll get used to. Last but not least, something that I faced the most difficulty with in the hostel was the loud and noisy environment. Enjoying time with your friends and getting carried away is something that we all end up doing, because let's face it, it will feel like a never ending slumber party. But you should always keep in mind that there are students from all other years there.
Everyone will have different schedules for midterms, sendups and finals. Be mindful of this and treat everyone with respect. Once you start treating the hostel like your home and the hostelites like your family, you'll find yourself much happier which will ultimately help you achieve a healthy and successful college experience.
Overall, whether you are a foreign student or not, adjusting to a new place will always be difficult. CMH offers many ways by which these difficulties can be overcome, which include: joining extracurriculars, engaging with your professors, attending the multitude of events, taking part in research, and interacting with your peers. Lastly, one of the most underrated tools that many students fail to make use of during their time here is their very own seniors. Although it may seem intimidating, taking the time to get to know your seniors and befriending them will prove to be very advantageous. We've all been there, and through CMH, we all share a special bond which can only prosper through mutual help and respect."
Raoon Khan
Batch of 2019
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