Brain Breaks | A Meal Away From Home - José Rafael Medeiros Coelho, Başak Bilecen

The most exciting things about moving abroad are making new friends and turning a foreign city into a second home. But making new connections isn’t always easy, especially during the rainy autumn months. How do you move past small talk and make real, lasting connections? How do you find your place far away from the familiar? And how can you make the most of your time in Groningen?

Over a warm bowl of soup and an array of snacks, anthropologist Rafael Coelho introduces you to Commensality: the practice of building connections by sharing food. After dinner, sociologist Başak Bilecen will talk about how moving abroad can impact your life, and explain how these moments of connection can help you combat homesickness and loneliness. Hanze Student Support will close the evening with tips and tricks on how to feel at home in a foreign city and where to go if you need help.