A problem I solved -- Aina Taniguchi

After I came to New Zealand, I had a heavy homesickness.  In fact, I did not t want to study abroad in another countries ,but I had to do it because my university has studying abroad as a part of graduation process. 

I had many reasons why I did not want to go abroad. The first is because I was extremely worried about living without my mother. And also, I am not able to speak English fluently and accurately, so I was anxious about whether I could communicate with native people and understand the classes. I think my homesickness was caused by these reasons and I cried almost every night, after I arrived here. 


However, a few weeks later I thought I had to charge my mind, otherwise I would not gain anything from this studying abroad and time and money would be wasted. Then in order to feel happier, I hanged out, talked a lot and went shopping, with my friends. In addition, I have fried to discover attractive points in New Zealand such as incredibly beautiful natures, the wildlife that I cannot see in Japan, some fancy cates, and so on.

I also have taken part in a dance dub to make foreign friends but actually I have not made any close friends yet but I intend to continue to try to make new friends.


Over the past month, the number of times I feel homesick has decreased gradually thanks to the people around me and I don't cry these days. I sometimes miss my mother when I chat with her. But now I believe my experiences in New Zealand will be treasures in my life.

Comments

  1. Chien NguyenJuly 5, 2023 at 5:16 PM

    We are here to be with you! Enjoy the moment with each other!

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  2. Ren FunayamaJuly 5, 2023 at 5:17 PM

    You overcome homesick more and more, don't you? You are so brave!

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  3. LuJuly 5, 2023 at 5:20 PM

    Studying oversea is a wonderful experience in our life, when i was a child, it was my dream to study aboard. Unfortunately, my family couldn't afford me to do this. you are so lucky. I think this experience would make you a better version.

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  4. Asaka MatsudaJuly 5, 2023 at 5:20 PM

    I really agree with you😭 I hope you overcome a homesickness completely.

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  5. Chia MiyaharaJuly 5, 2023 at 5:34 PM

    Actually, before coming to here, I really didn't want to go abroad too. I regretted why I chose this university many times. If you get homesick, let's go ice cream shop ♡

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  6. Ilryeon YunJuly 5, 2023 at 5:39 PM

    You are overcoming difficulties every day! I hope the rest of your study abroad life is happy!

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  7. Fumiya NakagawaJuly 5, 2023 at 5:41 PM

    You are getting accustom to NZ culture don't you. It's good on you.

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  8. David WoodfieldJuly 5, 2023 at 5:43 PM

    Glad to read this post about the turn around in your fortunes here. You have turned torture into treasure. Experiences which once caused you trepidation, now bring you joy. Keep going, Aina! :-)

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