starting university

scary

frightening

foreign

from another country

culture

Beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people.

degree

a qualification given for completing a university course

independent

able to manage and do things by yourself

prospects

chances

challenging

difficult in an interesting or enjoyable way

rewarding

making you feel happy and satisfied

transition

something changes from one state to another

confident

sure that you have the ability to do things well or deal with situations successfully

apprehensive

worried