Being in a new country with new people can be hard for anyone. I think that the best thing you can do is put yourself out there and try new things. Be open to new ideas!
For example my university in France hosted an international soirée for students to come and meet other students from other cultures as well as local French students. I was a bit hesitant to go because I am not the most social butterfly out there, but luckily one of the girls from my program wanted to go so we went together. It was a lot of fun and I am glad I was able to attend! The soirée was composed of 3-4 activities you could do such as musical chairs, an obstacle course, and karaoke. You were paired with one French student and another international student, and your team had to try to do as many activities as possible. This was a great way for me to step out of my comfort zone and make new friends, as well as learn what the local people my age usually do. If I would have never gone to the soirée I would not have met such great people that night! I think that in any type of environment you might be in, whether it’s in your hometown or whether you’re abroad, you should always try to step out of your comfort zone and experience new things because you never know what you could learn or who you could meet!
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