Studying abroad
challenges
to get used to the hot weather
to get used to the spicy food
to understand social etiquette
to understand different cultures
find out who you are
to learn to think critically
to form your own opinion
to face everything independently
to grow up in your own
reflection
I've become more self-confident, patient and outgoing
It's the best experience
My Spanish has improved more than I expected
reasons, pros/cons and recommendations
to improve language skills
to meet new people
to experience new cultures
to miss the family and friends
to do sports
to go to the library
to jog
to go and try
to have unforgettable experience
personal experience
meeting with host family's relatives
to slow down
to relax
to take afternoon siesta after a big lunch
to feel like you belong to a foreign place