Physical supports • Eat in a healthy way and get plenty of rest. • Identify any problems – for example, binge eating – and make plans to manage them. • Find safe and fun ways to exercise on a regular basis. • Bring a sufficient supply of necessary medications from your home country.
• Be patient; do not try to understand everything immediately; identify what helps you manage stress • Identify ways of thinking positively; foster your sense of humour; do not take things too seriously; give yourself permission to fail
• Investigate facts. Social supports • Identify your sources of support
(programme staff, other participants, friends and family at home, academic advisors etc.) and the types of support that each can best offer. • Plan in advance how you will keep in contact with family and friends while in New Zealand. • Do not isolate yourself. Seek out friends and groups who share your interests and can facilitate your participation in social circles.
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