<p>Hi all,Im a asian guy(Vietnam) and Im a friendly guy too.In Vietnam,I have a lot of close friends who is very nice to me.But some time,I think when i reach US.With diffirent culture,atmosphere,can i still make friend with native people?a relationship?
Thank you for reading :).Sorry for my bad english.</p>
<p>If you’re friendly then you will have no problem making friends.</p>
<p>Most of the International Students in my school just stick to their own and cluster up with each other.</p>
<p>Also make sure to shower daily, brush your teeth(w/listerine) 1-2x a day and wear cologne/perfume. Sorry if I come off as rude or condescending but I notice <em>some</em> international students have a different standard when it comes to this; and they’re limited socially as a result which is very unfortunate.</p>
<p>Good luck :)</p>
<p>Thank you for very useful tips XD.Are you a college man?</p>
<p>Welcome! Here are some things to consider.
- If your school has an “International Students Office” or “International Students Club”, consider joining. These offices organize activities and trips to familiarize you with the campus and community. Also, you will meet other students who are all adjusting to living on campus, and it’s more fun to explore campus with new friends than on your own.
- Remember that the college wants you to succeed and enjoy your time on campus. If you are having difficulty in your classes, talk to your professor right away. Do not wait until the end of the semester.
- Live on campus or in college housing when you first arrive. You will have the opportunity to meet a lot more students and friends than if you live off campus, or far away from where other students spend their time.
- If you live on campus, your housing location will have a Residential Advisor (called an RA). The RA is an older student. Your RA will plan social activities for your housing community. Attend these events and meet your neighbors. Also, if you have problems with your roommate or adjusting to college, talk with your RA. Their job is to know about all the different programs and students clubs/resources on campus so that their students enjoy college.
- If you live in campus housing, keep your door open when you are in your room. Say hello to your neighbors who walk by. If you recognize your neighbors are in your classes, ask them if they want to study together, or work on a project together.
- There’s a phrase Americans use for social interactions called “keep the door open”. This phrase means that even if someone declines your invitation to work together or get dinner together on a specific occasion, you “keep the door open” by letting them know you are available and interested in spending time together in the future. For example: If you ask someone if they want to go to dinner and they say “No thanks, I just went to dinner”, you can say something like “Ok, maybe another time. I live down the hall at (room number) and am usually around for dinner.”
- If you are attending a school with a large sports program, learn the rules of the game (basketball, football, soccer). Many schools offer student tickets to sports game at a discounted price, and if sports are an important part of campus life, many students will attend these games. Even if you do not attend the games, it helps to know the important players and rules of the game so you can join and participate in sports conversations.
- If you see something that you like (someone’s phone, TV, video game console, computer, whatever), ask them about it. Ask why they picked a specific phone or brand. Since you might need to get a new phone, it’s always good to get recommendations.
- A lot of students communicate using text messages, twitter and Facebook. Set up some basic accounts, so your new friends can find you and communicate with you.
- Prepare yourself to answer a lot of basic questions about your home country. This can be a great opportunity to make friends. When people ask you where you are from and why you decided to go to this college, ask them the same questions: where are they from, what did they like about growing up there, why did they pick this college and what are they studying. Most American students love to talk about themselves, so ask questions. Additionally, it will help you better understand their perspective and their experiences. Good Luck!!</p>
<p>That’s very kind of you.Thank you for all your hard work :(</p>
<p>What lavalamp said. </p>
<p>Also it’s certainly possible to have a relationship with domestic students. For most of my first year, I dated an international from China. Many other American students also got involved with internationals either on a pure friendship basis or romantically. </p>
<p>Just a heads up, your value systems will be severely challenged. You will almost certainly disagree with many basic aspects of American college life. I know my ex boyfriend was shocked at how domestic students regarded college as not only a place to learn, but also to have fun. Others reported surprise at how US higher education was set up, the level of depth of American relationships, etc. But hopefully your experience will be a fantastic one. Don’t get too discouraged if it’s initially hard to connect with people (although do make that effort!) You’re coming from an entirely different culture, with different social norms and expectations and may not understand what to do in various social situations. But keep trying and I’m sure you’ll make some great friends.</p>
<p>Thank you for cheering me up.Da reason I ask this question becuz my acquaintance said that Its very hard to make friend in Us.He dun living in campus so that is one of da reason,right?In addition,He’s studing in CC so its less funny than College?</p>
<p>Just out of curiosity, what university are you looking at? If you’re looking into attending university in California, you’re in luck, because many of the universities in this state like USC, UC Irvine, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, and so on have a Vietnamese Student Association, which has a mix of Vietnamese international students and Vietnamese-Americans. It’s a great organization to get involved with if you’re new to the States, because not only can the majority of the members speak Vietnamese (there are members who are unable to speak the language, though), but they can help you get assimilated into your new surroundings and help you learn about American customs. I myself am Vietnamese-American, and have just recently joined the Vietnamese Student Association at my university and they’re a friendly group of people.</p>
<p>Thank you for reply .But You know,UC doesn’t offer meet full need FA.So I probably want to attend college somewhere in Northwestern.And I know many int students who studying in there(<a href=“http://vietabroader.org/f/forums/73-College-Insiders[/url]”>http://vietabroader.org/f/forums/73-College-Insiders</a>) Hopefully there have a VSA too :)</p>
<p>You’re in luck–they do. :)</p>