School Life Abroad
You accidentally wore your pajamas to school.
Example Solution: Laugh it off, explain, and change clothes.
Weird food – you don’t know what it is.
Try a small bite or ask someone what it is.
You try to order coffee but end up with a giant dessert.
Solution: Enjoy it and learn correct way to order.
You can't find your classroom!
Example: Ask someone or check a map.
Your host family has a pet that is scared of you.
Example: Move slowly, speak softly, give pet time.
You get caught in a rainstorm without an umbrella.
Solution: Share, run to cover, or buy a new umbrella.
You accidentally left your homework at your home!
Example: Email teacher and submit later.
Homesickness – you miss your favorite Japanese food
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Solution: Cook familiar meal or video call friends/family.
Your new friends speak too fast you can't understand them!
Solution: Ask them to slow down or repeat.
Your alarm clock doesn’t work – you wake up 2 hours late!
Example: Set backup alarms or ask a roommate.
Lost luggage – all your clothes are gone!
Solution: Report, buy essentials, stay calm.
Difficult roommates/living situation – they stay up all night and it is too noisy.
Solution: Discuss compromise or adjust schedule.
Language barrier – you can’t understand your teacher!
Ask questions, use dictionary or translation app.
You bought too many souvenirs and your suitcase explodes.
Solution: Repack carefully, carry extra bags, or ship items home.
You have trouble making friends and feel lonely.
Solution: Join clubs, attend events, start small conversations.