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While you are in home country, try to do your best in improving English speaking skills cause it's gonna help u a lot. All the Americans are very friendly and always ready to help, you just need to be able to explain what kind of problem u have. Travelling to America is an amazing chance to understand who u are and who u want to be. Nobody knows you here and doesn't have any stereotype about u yet, so that's the perfect chance to be yourself. I never meet any person for this month who might have regretted about his/her decision to come here. Sometimes you may feel a little upset or uncomfortable, but always remember that these bad things is an important part of turning you into a great grown-up person, who can get along with almost anyone, and who can deal with her/his problems without any additional help. -Anastasiia from Ukraine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/533454e8e4b0e88efea7b68a/1589477946915-2A0L59922JHXUCG3XTUJ/Good-looking-Hispanic-male-isolated-with-copyspace-694054862_2125x1416.jpeg Advice from Former Participants about Arrival - To take a lot of food for the first time, and some warm clothes - Jose from Peru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/533454e8e4b0e88efea7b68a/1589478428628-1PL0EEINPLWDIQWR9EK5/image-asset.jpeg Advice from Former Participants about Arrival - Stay calm and think positive ;) Stay calm and think positive ;) - Anastasiya from Ukraine 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