Growing up in Rome, Adalberto Dionisi always knew he wanted to go abroad for university. He spoke good English and believed a law degree from a UK university would stand him in good stead professionally. “In the early days, I was very excited about moving and becoming independent,” says Dionisi, who gained a place at the University of Manchester. But then feelings of homesickness started to creep in. “I realised if I was in Italy, I could get a train and be home in a few hours if there’s a problem, or I want to see my mum. Here, I can only rely on myself.”
He adds: “[Moving away] has helped me grow as a person, as an individual, but it’s definitely come with periods of loneliness and homesickness.”
