International students face environmental change

Many international student need to come to the U.S. alone. It may be the first time they separate with their parents. They are teenagers and need to learn how to be independent. Most of the international students come here at the age around 16 to 20. They may become homesick when away from family for long periods of time. Apart from this, they may feel lonely, helpless and boring studying aboard because some of their friends may travel home for Thanksgiving holidays. They may need to leave to find a place to stay when the dorms close. In the summer, some of the international students want to save money and don’t’ go back to their home country. They may stay at home and have a sense of disconnect from school and family. They may need to cook for themselves, if they don’t know how to cook; they need to adapt the fast food in US. They need to learn how to do laundry and clean their room by themselves. They need to take care themselves and solve the problem themselves. They can't get help with their parents immediately. They need to learn how to drive because the distance from one place to another is long. To deal with the homesick problem, they can buy an international prepaid phone card to connect with their parents. They can also use the free internet chat, for example, Skype and MSN to have a video call with their parents and their old friends.

Improve English skills

International students face many challenges. As an international student, they face many problems and boundaries. English is their second language. International students vary widely in their proficiency in English. English has many different pronunciations, spelling rules and grammatical constructions. They need to understand what their professor says, spend more effort and focus in class. They know English but there is still a gap of understanding English basics and fluency. One of the best ways to improve English skills is to practice. Practice make perfect. They can try and do everything in English. They can send their messages, email, and online chat in English. In United States, there is always a good chance to speak English. Make friends with local students can help them to speak more English. Also, they can read more English book and listen to English songs and radios. If they find any words that they don’t know, drop it down and try to know the meanings of that word, for example, they can use their dictionary to find out what’s the word means. They can also find some practice English exercise books in bookstore. If they are having difficulties of learning English by themselves, they can attend ESL (English as a second language) classes. ESL classes help non-native students to improve their English skills. Apart from this, they can attend English class online. They might want to give up when they feels like they gain nothing after they study in English. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes because people who make mistakes learn faster as the experience taught them invaluable lesson. All in all, practice and study can help them to improve their English skills.

life goes on..(ignore)

so dead in third week
the pain just never goes away
headache hang around at the most inappropriate time
ive been torn apart
broken
panic
half way dying

I have a lot to do
Study for GRE, ask for recommendation letters, personal statement…etc.
Can I finish all those before the deadline? I really don’t know.
way too little progress on my stupid papers, homework and midterm exam…
i dont have time to be sick
and i dont have the luxury time to lie on bed to get recovered
What I can do is keep studying, trying my best with no regrets.
It’s the only way for me to success
Sometimes I know what you pay is not equal to what you get but if you wouldn't pay, don't ever think of getting back a penny.
can i make it thru the dead week and be survived in the even deadER week coming ahead?

Apart from academic,
Sometimes I proud of myself because of my impetuous,
in parallel, I hate myself because of it.
I just can’t hide my feelings in front of people,
I am trying to keep my smile.

The complex human relationship
and something so called friendship
is the thing I never understand

I can't find anyone to hold me, to be reluctant me to leave.
Deeply, I can't acquaint thoroughly with at least a person in that group.
I don't know what has happened, just feels like I am not as close as before with familiar friend.

If it is the way it is,
Should I leave..?