How is your first week going? Have you finalized your classes? There is a lot of information that you need to process during the first a few weeks, but don’t get overwhelmed, stay positive and you will get settled in soon!

The other day, we had a meeting in the Crowne Apartment for visiting students who live in the apartment complex. It was great to see American roommates’ faces there too. One American student shared a story with me that she traveled around the world on a boat for her study abroad experience! I could tell that she had been very inspired by different cultures and was so looking forward to spending a semester with her roommates! No matter where you live in during the semester, please stay open-minded and try to soak up every single experience!

Let's get on a bus!

On our way back, we all took a bus to campus. Public transportation is one of differences you have been experiencing, I assume. Do you miss convenient subway systems in your country? Are buses in Fayetteville less crowded than those in your country?  Do people in your country walk a lot? Yes, indeed, the U.S. is a car society. You may have been surprised by how big the parking space is at the shopping mall!

It may be fun to think about the U.S. culture from the point of view as a car society. Tell us if you have any thoughts around this topic!

Thanks! — Nami