Liu is one of Chinese studying in the United States, so am I; therefore I really understand why he wants to live with other Chinese people. We both suffer from culture shock, we both live a stressful life, and we have to cope with many things that we never met before. Life there for an international student who never lives in the United States is monotonous. Culture shock, language problems and totally different environment usually drive international students crazy. One way that may cushion stress is talking to another international student from the same country, because they share the same experience, they feel free when they talk to each other in their native language. These advantages give international students motivation to live together, talk together, even if they may not know each other before. I really appreciate those international students who have lots of American friends, for they have courage to face these obstacles, then get over them. Yes, I have the same experience with Liu, however, the difference is that I still live in the dormitory with Americans, struggle in the new life, yet he does not. I feel happy when I hang out with Chinese student, I feel I am not alone anymore, on the other hand, I try to adapt my new life, try to find topics with my roommate, narrow the gap between I and my roommate. Only in this way, I think I can get over culture shock, although I still struggle in an unacquainted environment.
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