In simple words, Gandhiji overcame these initial difficulties with sheer willpower. He made efforts to blend into the ways of English society.
He tried to modify his attire. He even asked his brother to send him a gold watch and made changes in his hairstyle by parting it. Gandhiji also collected a top hat, evening suit and walking stick.
Can you believe that in spite of his meager budget, he signed for dance lessons which he quit later, as he could not cope with them?
He thought that mastering the violin was a better option, so he invested money in that. He even attended classes in public speaking.
He also decided to take up the London matriculation exam with his studies. But the courses at University College London were not simple.
Gandhiji finally passed his law examinations in January, 1891 and enrolled as a barrister. Thus his student years in London came to an end and he sailed for India on 12th June, 1891.