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When you arrive in the U.S. you will likely find that a lot is different---from the food, money, and transportation, to the climate, social customs, and the language. Although the pace of each person's adjustment is different, students tend to experience common stages in their transition. Here are some things to expect: 1. Leaving home and arriving in the U.S. If you are like most students this period is a mix of excitement and interest as well as a dose of anxiety and fear about how things are going to go. 2. Noticing cultural differences. Those things that initially were interesting and fun might start to frustrate or annoy you. Things feel a little harder to navigate and it starts to weigh on you and exhaust your energy. 3. Missing all things home. You miss your friends and family, your favorite foods and places to hang out. Connecting to the things that remind you of home becomes a significant focus and is important for helping you to feel better. 4. Finding your new normal here. As you begin to get a better understanding of how things work here, you start to develop your own routine, find the things to love about your new home away from home, and develop connections to people that will be hard to leave behind. So how can you navigate these stages with greater ease? Check out this article to learn about common signs of culture shock and how to cope with it. |
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