There are a few things one can learn from being alone, it's part of the package of growing up and becoming an adult. It's all part of becoming independent and getting a life of our own, not always depending on our parents financially or even to make decisions. Making decisions is a big part of becoming independent, but it seems much easier when those choices are made with someone beside you. There may come times where you think you are the only person going through it, but is most likely will not be the case.
For instance, moving to a different country, having to make new friends in a place you don't call home, and having to live basically on your own can be hard to deal with. No worries though, if you are a Hispanic/ Latino in the US you are not alone. If you check out this website you will find there are millions of other Hispanic students that study in US colleges and universities.
Knowing there are others that share your values, beliefs, and language can be of comfort in an unknown place. It is much easier to transition and blend in a new place and meet new people if those people make you feel welcome and are those that can give you advice on how things work at the place.
At the beginning I thought culture shock was not possible just because I travelled back and forth every summer, but one thing is going for vacation, another completely different situation is actually living in a different country.
Something to always consider, don't shut yourself only to those that are similar to you, branch out to other cultures, you never know who you might meet or connections you might make. Just remember that it is more than likely there are others that are going through the same transitions you are.
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