I heard a lot that international students become depressed and etc. when they go to usa. as an iranian student who likes to study in usa, give me some advices. THX alot
get plugged into your college’s International Student Association and start making friends with people who may have similar fears and concerns. also check if your college has an Iranian, Persian, or Middle Eastern Student Fellowship. join a religious student group that matches your spiritual beliefs. look for student clubs that fit your interests, like chess or drama or volleyball or robotics or whatever. just start building relationships with students who share similar backgrounds, experiences, and interests, and be friendly and open to everybody. the worst thing you can do is lock yourself in your room and stress about how lonely and homesick you are. the truth is you may feel lonely and homesick to some degree, I think that’s unavoidable, but the sooner you get out there and start meeting people that you have something in common with, the easier the transition will be.