The amount of time for adapting is often dependent on your ability to be flexible.
A new culture is intriguing and exciting, but may also be frustrating, confusing, and tiring. Your emotional resilience and ability to embrace differences are key to adaptation.
Overall, your experience will likely be amazing, exciting, and transformative – but some days will be challenging.
If you experience reactions like anxiety, anger, helplessness, and frustration, remember this is a normal reaction to a new culture.
Comparisons are welcome but negative judgments should be avoided. Practice flexibility, resourcefulness, self-reliance, and respect for others.