| Hi, friend! I had similar problems before. [Chinese] As a foreign student studying at UK, the cultural difference is exceedingly scary for me at first glance, like the food names, clothings codes and behavior manners. I enjoyed life at Berkeley, while my life here at Cambridge is a big step for me. However, I have found several hints that may help you understand why you need someone to chat with. 1. As a foreigner, being involved in a community or a small group of friends makes you feel safe. 2. Introversion is not an excuse for being alone, rather, it is a personality that you may enjoy being alone. 3. For those people who have poorer English than you, like me, can have close friends to chat with. What you really need is to target small and expand your social life gradually. (just like a startup) 4. Last but not least, having two or three close friends who understand you and support you is much more valuable than saying hello to everyone in a large party. Check your contact and find them! Ask them for a drink! Playing games together! Hope this helps. ^_^ |