Studying abroad greatly appeals to young people. It is really a brand-new experience which provides us with the opportunities to discover new things. But we have to be mentally prepared for the problems with which we may be confronted. Owing to the differences in social system,belief, values and way of life,we may suffer from culture shock and it is hard for us to be adapted to the new environment.
Usually,we need to go through four stages to get accustomed to a new place. The four stages are honeymoon, crisis,recovery and adjustment. On arriving in a foreign country,we may feel very excited,and everything appears wonderful. But when we enter the second stage,we feel that things are not so good as we have expected. We begin to miss our homes and tend to give it up. However,as long as we stick with it,we can overcome this culture shock,be adapted to and finally get benefit from this new culture.