How to survive the discomfort of the first year of studying abroad The feeling of torment

When it comes to preparing for studying abroad, many people immediately think of what luggage to bring, how to pay attention to safety, etc., which are actually not the most important parts. The most important thing in the preparation for studying abroad is psychological preparation, which directly determines the attitude of international students to deal with things and how they face problems abroad. It also requires the support of various preparations, such as language, culture, etc.

The adaptation period is about three months.

No matter how old you are when you study abroad, whether you are a high school student or a college student, you are facing a change in the environment, a change in language, fewer friends, and all things in life and study have to be taken care of by yourself, so you must recognize this and be basically independent and mentally prepared. New Oriental Future Overseas Senior Study Abroad Expert reminded. In general, the adaptation period for studying abroad is about three months, and in addition, the way of taking classes abroad is also very different from that in China, and more attention is paid to students' independent learning and independent thinking ability, and students should also have psychological preparation in this regard.

It may be difficult for international students to take care of themselves independently with only one or two months of pre-departure preparation, and it is best to start from the time you have a plan to study abroad. The way of classes abroad is also very different from that in China, with more emphasis on students' independent learning and independent thinking ability, and students should also be psychologically prepared in this regard.

Studying abroad is not about avoiding studying, but it means studying harder; Instead of looking for ease, but facing challenges, this puts forward higher requirements for students' self-management skills.

Watch American dramas to familiarize yourself with daily expressions.

Even if you have good English and high IELTS and TOEFL scores, you will still have a language barrier when you just go abroad. Because students learn standardized English in China, but foreigners' English will have various accents, students with a good English foundation have to adapt to it for 1-3 months. Some schools will conduct language tests for international students after the opening of the school, and students who do not meet the standards will have to attend a language course for 1-3 months, which is good for better adapting to the new language environment.

During the summer vacation, students can watch American dramas, familiarize themselves with different sentence patterns and expressions in daily life, and exercise their listening sensitivity. Students can also go to a speaking class with a foreign teacher and communicate with the foreign teacher more.

Learn about the local customs and culture.

Cultural preparation is also necessary. Different countries have cultural differences, so it will be easier and more systematic to understand more about local cultural knowledge before leaving, such as reading some relevant books and materials, and you can also participate in the pre-departure preparation meeting held by Huanxing Study Abroad Agency. For example, the overall social atmosphere in Australia is relaxed and welcoming, and people are used to taking the initiative to express their opinions, so international students should also take the initiative to make their own requests.

Psychological preparation also stems from knowledge of the country. For example, the social competition of Europeans is not large, the pressure of life is relatively small, and the pace of life is relatively leisurely, so many international students will not be able to adapt when they first go. For example, students want to go shopping on weekends, but in France, 99% of shops are closed on weekends, and staff go to meet with family and friends, go hiking, hiking, climbing, etc.

These different lifestyles and habits need to be adapted to by international students.

The first point: communicate with family and friends.

The second point: the language barrier needs to be overcome, drink more classmates and neighbors to talk, but the premise is to know the local customs.

The third point: understand the cultural differences between the East and the West, France pays great attention to etiquette, and there are words of thanks and apology in the exchange of behavior, but on the other hand, the French are willing to express their intentions in a very direct way, and are not tactful and subtle, which is very different from the Chinese habitual "still holding the pipa" style of thinking. This requires Chinese students to experience, adapt to, and live in harmony with them.

Number 4: Learn to live with loneliness, it is the thing that makes you grow the fastest.

Everything is difficult at the beginning, don't be bored in the room, after all, foreign schools are about learning club activities and extracurricular diplomacy, so you should boldly communicate with your classmates and make friends. If you feel that the culture is different and not adaptable, you need to do a good job of psychological construction by yourself, and you need to get along with friends more. If you can't keep up with your studies, be modest, work harder, ask teachers more, and communicate more with your classmates.

Reasons for not adapting to studying abroad:

1. Language differences.

2. Differences in learning methods.

3. Knowledge chain fault.

4. Psychological problems.

5. There is no idea for homework, and there is no one to answer the questions after class.

What should I do if I am not suitable for studying abroad?

1. From the beginning of preparing to go abroad, I systematically understand how to prepare for the exam and how to standardize the answers, so I don't have to worry about foreign schools.

The entrance exam of the door and confusion and anxiety.

2. Before and during studying abroad, you can familiarize yourself with the content of overseas teaching in advance, and adapt to the overseas teaching method in advance, so as to shorten the adaptation time of overseas study and improve the gold content of studying abroad.

3. Hone social, interpersonal and soft skills.

From group projects to communication with professors, the ability to articulate ideas and collaborate well will serve students well, and this includes dealing with social issues.

4. Adopt time management tools.

5. Know to go to ** for academic help.

Many colleges have dedicated offices to help students brainstorm and write**. Students who have difficulty in class or who only want to speak one-on-one with their professor should take advantage of open office hours.

School libraries can also provide knowledgeable staff and learning resources to help students.

If you don't fit in, come back, not everyone is suitable for studying abroad.