How do you feel when you go studying abroad?

Question

Suppose you will move to the other countries and study there,you will live there alone, how do you feel when you meet this situation?

Answer 1

I love it.  I am currently writing from Lisbon, Portugal, sitting in my bedroom in flat that I share with 8 other people.  In my flat, the countries represented are Germany, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Spain, the USA (me!), and Portugal.  If you have the opportunity to go to another country, TAKE IT.  Its the best thing I've done with my life academically and socially.  If you have to learn the language, get a host family, or try to live with students who are native speakers.  If you don't have to learn the language, try to get a flat/apartment/house with people from as many countries as possible.  

I don't know of anyone who has not loved their study abroad experience who tried to make friends.  If you are the least bit sociable and like to party at all, meet anyone you can from the ERASMUS program (it's like an overseeing organization that arranges study abroads from mostly European countries to other European countries, but my definition could be shortsighted) - they ROCK.

Go for it.  I'm going to be slightly reluctant to leave, even if I do miss good cheeseburgers, hot wings, and my mother's cooking.  I am going to miss being able to drink in the streets, LEGALLY, the huge numbers of great friends I've made, and almost any country in europe being about a 50 euro flight away via skyscanner.net.

Answer 2

you're very nervous to start with and it's also very hard to start with. some people even get depressed. at the same time it can be very exciting. you have to make new friends so the best idea is to live with other people, not on your own. it's what you make of it though. you can socialise and make lots of friends or stay on your own. you do learn a lot about yourself!

Answer 3

I would be so excited and nervous at the same time. But mostly I would be really excited, because not very many people get that opportunity and you'll get to see the world from a different perspective.

Answer 4

okay

Answer 5

I did it and it was really difficult at first.  Once you adjust to the environment, culture, and establish a day-to-day routine, it's not too bad.  My only regret is that I wasted so much time at the onset wishing that I was at home instead of absorbing my surroundings and embracing the experience.  I am already starting a fund to day for my 5 year old to do a study abroad when she goes to college (it's NOT cheap!).  :)

If you have the opportunity to do it, DO IT.  Consider yourself fortunate, and realize that it's literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  Besides, it's a great source of conversation in job interviews!  ;)  The stories you will have to share will blow everyone's mind....

Answer 6

Definitely worthwhile and probably a once in a lifetime experience.