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You\u2019ve planned your semester abroad to a tee, prepared for the worst, and hoped for the best. The minute you land, you\u2019re busy taking in the newness around you. Suddenly, you find yourself feeling lost and out of place in your new classroom with different faces, languages, or confused by what your teacher is asking. This, brave international student, is called culture shock. But don\u2019t panic – you\u2019re not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n A recent study found there are over 765,000 international students – a year on year increase of 6.5%. Being an\u00a0international student is an incredible experience<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with tons of benefits. However, thousands of international students find the learning environment to be different from their native country. Here\u2019s how you can adjust to new learning environments and style when studying abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n Enhance Your Prep Techniques<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Chinese students favor the \u201ctalk and chalk\u201d approach to learning, while countries such as the UK, Australia, and the US look at a collaborative method of teaching. In fact, studies from Australian Catholic University show that there is no single\u00a0\u201cright\u201d way to teach<\/span><\/a>\u00a0as there is to study. Just because you\u2019re studying abroad doesn\u2019t mean you should change the way you study. Instead, look for inspiration for the local students and see what helps them thrive. When you learn to\u00a0focus on your energy and productivity<\/span>, you will begin to notice the different methods of studying and use it to your advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n Discuss Issues with Your Teachers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Like most students, you will be eager to succeed in your newfound environment. After all, you did\u00a0travel across the globe<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to experience a new culture. Still, there may be times where you don\u2019t understand how your classmates are following the lessons or even find the assignments too challenging. This can be especially true for tasks that involve strong language skills.<\/span><\/p>\n