It takes a certain time and process to study in the United States and integrate into American society.

Due to the cultural differences between the East and the West, foreign students or immigrants (themselves) usually experience a certain degree of cultural shock when they come to the United States. It takes time and process to integrate into American society. The best advice, as one of my high school classmates said, is to communicate more, and communication is the foundation. Specifically, it can be summarized as: (it is the result of simple discussion with a few friends/classmates) living on campus.

Usually, schools require freshmen to live on campus in the first year for several reasons. The first is to improve the relationship between classmates and get to know many people in the same grade. I usually meet my best friend at this time. After all, people in the same grade will experience many of the same things, such as having classes together, having parties together and holding activities together. Each grade has its own unique place. For example, when I was in college, my grade was in the student union? Did you make octopus together in college? American gardens, recycling projects, campus kitchen projects. More importantly, campus life is a good experience.

Although many people complain that the food in the school cafeteria is not delicious, MSU is the best among several schools I have been to. Imagine if you live off campus and go back after class every day, then you will lose the opportunity to meet your classmates and your circle of friends will be much narrower. At the same time, you will also lose a lot of information, such as school activities and lectures. When I go back to new york, I often ask my classmates who are studying in new york what they usually do. The unified answer is to go home after class, and no one will hang out with me. Poor thing! Because every student goes his own way, the students are like strangers. Therefore, freshmen should cherish this opportunity to live on campus and don't miss a good opportunity to expand your contacts.

roommate

It is strongly recommended to find an American or a person of different races as a roommate. First of all, it can promote communication and improve English. At the same time, I learned about American culture and other cultures in the process of communication. In the four years of college, I have always had three different roommates, African-American, Italian-American and white. Every roommate taught me something different, their eating habits, living habits, and the unique culture of their respective ethnic groups.

For example, my African-American roommate in grade three later became best friends and invited me to his house. His mother cooked a Jamaican-style dish, which surprised me. Their enthusiasm is no less than that of the people of China. This made me realize indirectly that no matter where and what moral norms, different cultures have something in common. Their family is simple and kind. In particular, his mother is such a sweet and beautiful black woman, traditional and kind, and speaks fluent English with Jamaican accent, which touched me and completely subverted my impression of African-Americans. It's hard to describe that feeling. I'm still trying to express it myself. Maybe it's an example of real culture shock. We usually talk about African-Americans, and we don't have a good impression, which is the reason for the stereotype. In fact, as long as you go deep into their families and understand their culture, you will find many very friendly and kind African Americans.

Americans are usually friendly, communicative and willing to explain American culture and customs. You haven't been rejected in so long. As long as you are willing to ask, it also represents your curiosity and respect for their culture, so there is no reason to refuse you. At the same time, they will be very interested in our own culture, such as the traditional festivals and solar terms in China, and the customs and culture are full of curiosity. During my undergraduate course, the school will hold many cultural shock activities aimed at Americans, taking this opportunity to promote mutual exchanges and build a bridge between the two cultures. Why not?

Watch more American dramas.

For example, House, The Big Bang Theory, Survivor and so on, as well as operas, such as classic The Lion King, Catch me if you dare, Rosa Rose, Marry Poppins, Birds and Hamlet and so on. Pay attention to domestic news, such as elections on immigration topics, the terrorist attacks in Boston, and Chinese life. Read local newspapers, especially recommend World Daily (I am a loyal reader). Listen to how you live in this new land. It is also a science. Listening to their experiences and stories, you will find many things similar to yours. Whether you are on your way to school or pursuing the American dream, it may give you some inspiration. The most important thing is to practice by yourself (a classmate's suggestion), do a good job every day, and strive to pursue your dreams, and you will soon have results. This successful example of the Light of China is reported every day.

Into American life

If there is an opportunity, I suggest you stay with your American friends for a few days during the long vacation and have a close look at their lives. You'd be surprised. For example, once we went to a party at our tutor's house, we drove for an hour. Their house is in a very secret forest, and one of the wooden main nests is still under construction, and now they live in a completed garage. A large area of land nearby was bought by their family. It is said that it is quite cheap, and some vegetables are planted. In new york, the forest coverage of Shangzhou is very large, green and really beautiful. When I entered there, the first question in my mind was. How can you live here? There are no people around, let alone shops. This has completely turned my life upside down for Americans. It is not the political center of all prosperous financial centers, such as new york, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago and DC.

In fact, most Americans also live a simple and leisurely life. I also asked many American friends around me why they like this place where there are no birds (to paraphrase a sentence my high school friends often say to me here). The unified answer is that there are too many cities. Indeed, every time I go back to new york, I feel my lungs are allergic. I have to say, the air here is really good and comfortable, and it feels a little like entering a paradise. Recently, I also heard that people with lung disease in China came to live for a while, but they were all fine. At that time, I was surprised. In fact, there is nothing wrong with such a life. After a long time, you will gradually like this simple rural life.

My parents can't figure it out. They often say that I am becoming a barbarian. Maybe they are not used to going there except Chinatown. When it comes, let it go. So I sometimes resent what some students often say about going back to the village. Maybe they don't mean anything, but they're not very nice and harsh. What happened in the countryside? One more question. Therefore, it is recommended to stay away from big cities, such as new york and Chicago, because they are no different from big cities in China. They are all high-rise buildings and shopping malls, and they are fidgety and grandiose. Just go once or twice. Have fun. In fact, real American life can only be truly experienced in remote rural areas.

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? Listen to American music, watch American movies, go out and chat with local people. Go out and travel around the United States, go to road trip. Learn to drive, get lost, ask for directions. Step out of your comfort zone and don't be afraid. Practice your English and read English books. ? Quoted from Ivy Jiang, a Chinese American friend from San Francisco. ? You must be independent and give full play to your advantages in order to be accepted. ? It should also be noted that the United States is a diversified country. Its culture is mixed with many other cultures, so we call this phenomenon a melting pot. This is the beauty of it. As long as you communicate with others and learn more, you will quickly integrate into American society. Warm reminder, when learning to explore the culture here, don't forget your own culture, which is what many of my American friends and teachers often teach me. Keep your inheritance and culture. So there will be many heritage months here. For example, May is Asian Heritage Day. It is a very important property in our life, and it is practical to go there.