Overview: Studying is certainly a major turning point in life, especially if you decide to study abroad. With a different way of acquiring knowledge, you have to find your feet in a new environment, make new friends, and deal with different habits and cultures. Most people talk about studying abroad with enthusiasm, but it's not always that simple. How to help yourself when you are alone and in need, how to sustain a long-distance love, how to get through all the bureaucratic hurdles? Some of the answers and experiences are gathered in this week's Refreshment Front.