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.
00:00:08 Students from different countries share their experiences studying abroad, from the excitement of experiencing new cultures to the challenges of being far away from 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.
00:01:13 Experiencing culture shock while studying abroad was overwhelming. The language, transportation, and food were all different, making it challenging to adjust.
🌍 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.
00:02:15 Adapting to living abroad: bonding with flatmates, seeking support, decorating room, joining societies, making friends, feeling more at home.
🍽️ 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.
00:03:19 A personal transformation through studying abroad, overcoming challenges, making friends, and feeling 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.
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