Experiences and Challenges of Studying Abroad

Students share their experiences studying abroad, from the excitement of new cultures to the challenges of being far from home. Culture shock was overwhelming, with different language, transportation, and food. Adapting to living abroad, bonding with flatmates, seeking support, decorating room, joining societies, making friends, feeling at home.

Students from different countries discussing their experiences studying abroad.

Initial excitement about experiencing new culture and people.

Feelings of homesickness and missing friends and family.

🌍 Studying abroad can lead to culture shock, feeling overwhelmed with the differences in language and phrases.

🚆 Navigating transportation in a new country can be challenging, with the need to learn how to use trains, buses, and make informed decisions.

🍽️ Food in a foreign country can be different and take some getting used to.

🍽️ The speaker missed Chinese food and their family's cooking, leading them to learn how to cook.

🏠 To combat homesickness, the speaker decorated their room and formed bonds with their flatmates.

🗣️ By joining a badminton society and socializing more, the speaker improved their English and made more friends, making them feel more at home.

🌍 Studying abroad allows for cultural immersion and personal growth.

👥 Making friends from diverse backgrounds enriches the experience.

🏫 Challenges in and outside the classroom contribute to personal transformation.

Summary of a video "Studying abroad: culture shock" by INTO Study on YouTube.

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