"I think that some people feel intimidated because they don't understand the experiences I've had. They don't know where I'm coming from and can't grasp how it would be to live somewhere else."
You have returned from an unusual social experience. You have adapted to a different way of life and may find it difficult to fit back into your former expected roles. As a returning student, you may want everyone to share in your newfound knowledge and to adapt to new ways. You may also find little in common with longtime friends and find it difficult to communicate effectively, because friends and family have not shared your overseas experience. The people that knew you before the study abroad experience may also be unprepared for the changes in your values and lifestyle.
Friends and family can help you by listening to your stories, giving you the freedom to adjust at their own pace, encouraging you to share photographs, and discussing your feelings as you readjust to your home environment.
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