This project focuses on the personal experiences of international students, including Maryam Mumladze, the author of this photo project, who were in Aalborg, Denmark, during the coronavirus pandemic in spring 2020. Each student has their own way to deal with loneliness, boredom, insecurity, fear, and despair. Their decision to create a home away from home unites them, but their response to isolation was unique and largely based on their unique culture, social background, interests, and traditions.
Imagine being alone in a foreign country, without friends or family, and suddenly getting stuck in your room with no clear idea of when you can return home or what the future holds. This can be an especially challenging time for foreign exchange students. The photo story shows how individuals cope with feeling lonely during the pandemic and being away from home in their own unique ways.