What are the challenges faced by American students?

Many students choose to study in the United States, so what are some problems and challenges that American students encounter? Let's take a look! The following is the information I compiled about the challenges faced by American students. Welcome to reading.

Language is the first challenge.

Because of the problem of English level, most foreign students (I believe in the existence of the Great God) will go through the "deaf-mute period" for at least one to two weeks when they first arrive in the United States.

Many students whose English level is above the average in China will find that even if they can understand the teacher during the break, they can't understand what the students are saying. Because they don't understand what others say, many people joke, or don't know what homework the teacher left and when to take the exam.

After living in the United States for a period of time, most students magically began to understand what Americans said! This mainly comes from the adaptation and understanding of American pronunciation habits. In fact, when foreign students' English pronunciation is significantly improved, listening to English will become particularly clear.

Many students are afraid or embarrassed to speak because of language barriers; Some people have said it, but it has to be repeated many times before others can understand it. These communication barriers have greatly affected the friends of international students. When a person can't express his thoughts accurately, no matter how humorous and meaningful it is, it's just that jiaozi can't be cooked in a teapot.

It is suggested that students should practice oral English well if they want to integrate into large groups quickly! Americans prefer to communicate with foreign students with good oral English, which may not be accurate, but at least they can understand each other for good communication.

The second challenge of culture shock

Americans are very polite, or at least "sound" polite. Why do you say that? In America, many things that can be said in declarative sentences are often expressed in more polite questions.

For example, when cooking in an American school, I want a slice of pizza instead of "I want a slice of pizza". May I have a slice of pizza? Can I have a slice of pizza? "Suddenly, I became more cheerful and polite. So, many times, I hear Americans order a meal with countless questions, "May I have a coke? Can you cook the meat moderately? "

If you want to follow American etiquette, the word "want" should try not to appear in your sentence. Many American children can say want, but most teenagers and adults can use questions. As for whether to add "yes, please" or not, it depends entirely on your mood at that time. It doesn't make much difference whether you add it or not.

Here is a high-energy sentence! "What's the matter? Boys use this sentence more than girls, and young people use it more than old people. The actual meaning is similar to "How are you?" But how should I answer it? ! ! It is said that "nothing special" is a good answer, similar to "good". However, if you want to take the opportunity to talk to each other, your answer can be directly switched to the topic you want to communicate, such as "I was wondering if I would like to go to the ball game tonight".

Although it sounds like the preface is irrelevant, the original intention of the other party is to talk to you.

If an American praises you in a rather casual tone, just say "thank you" and the other person is just in a good mood to praise others.

Independence is the third biggest challenge.

Living in a new environment is very challenging. Imagine, far from home, no language, different cultures. These obstacles are faced by every foreign student who comes to America for the first time.

When you get off the plane, you have to bear all this alone. Parents in trouble can't help you, because many parents, especially those in China, can't speak English. Many people have never even been to the United States, so it is difficult to make substantive suggestions. In this environment, foreign students have to face all kinds of obstacles alone and gradually become independent.

Students who go to school in their own country have formed a habit, that is, whenever they have difficulties, they look for their parents because their parents are more experienced. Therefore, students in China have closer ties with their families and are less independent.

Academic difficulty is the fourth biggest challenge.

The academic difficulty spans a lot in American schools, because the course is easy to start, and then it becomes more and more difficult. Some people may think that foreign students, especially Asian students, can rule math and science because what they study in their own country is much more difficult. It may be so at first, but from my own experience, in the United States, the difficulty of the later courses rises very rapidly.

For students in Asian countries, the basic knowledge of these subjects is usually easy, because most of them learned it in high school, that is, before coming to the United States. However, when the course is promoted to a higher level, foreign students may find it difficult. In this case, the influence of language barriers will further increase.

On the contrary, students studying in their own country are much better in this respect, because they can continue their studies in high school. In other words, students studying in their own country are more likely to adapt to the improvement of academic difficulty.

Loneliness is the fifth biggest challenge.

Being an international student can be very lonely. Some foreign students who speak good English may not know whether they are local students or foreign students-but usually these foreign students feel uncomfortable in foreign countries.

It is very difficult to change people's deep personal values and cultural values. Foreign students may always feel like outsiders-they come from a foreign country and all they can do is adapt to the new environment, which sometimes makes them feel lonely.

Students studying in their own country generally don't feel lonely, because this is the environment in which they grew up.

For many students, such as China students, the above is a major difference between studying in their own country and studying in the United States. Knowing these situations before going abroad is the key to success.