Unit 2 Bridging Cultures

These years have witnessed a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad.However£¬ leaving one’s comfort zone and being exposed to another culture in a new and complex environment can never be easy. Cultureshock is unavoidable.But never get depressed.Here are some tips to help with your adaptation.

First£¬ don’t deny the big change in your life and always be optimistic— you are mature enough to handle any challenge. Second£¬grasp every chance to get familiar with your surroundings and try to behave as the locals do. Third£¬ always be ready toparticipate in social activities£¬ since getting involved in the natives will help you gain considerable insight into the local society and cooperating with people from different cultures can help you view the world from different angles.

All of these are helpful for you to engage in the foreign culture. Do as mentioned above£¬ and I believe you will soon feel at home and strengthen your ability to live independently.