Studying abroad is very important to one’s life if the opportunity lies right in front. Nowadays, many students has becoming aware of the benefits of studying outside from their homecountry. America is one of the most common country that encompasses international students all around the world. Besides from housing numerous esteem places for learning, America tends to act as a place for the culture to exchange between international students and locals which is one of the many benefits for one to consider studying overseas. However, the process of learning does not happen as smooth as the wind flow. Problems may arise when one fails to comprehend how other’s culture works. By inspecting the story of Yu-Wen in the America for the first time, we can understand why she had many difficulties there.
First and foremost, Yu-Wen did encounter a problem when she was waiting for the bus at the bus stop. Since the bus was the efficient way to commute around the local hood, many people were waiting there too, especially the
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