#6: Characteristics of my U.S. experience that might help others (ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation)
America is the land of opportunity and people who find foreign students a lot of fun. You will be instantly popular. I mean it.
Sexuality is a sensitive issue in the U.S. Wait a bit before you decide to flaunt who you are (whether you lean toward the straighter end OR you identify as gay/lesbian). Please don't misunderstand, you need to be able to express yourself! Definitely. Just don't assume that literally every person you come across will see things the same way you do.
If anyone in the U.S. gives you a hard time about your religion, they're not worth your time. People here are very flexible in terms of accommodating whatever beliefs/practices you adhere to.
There is a tendency in U.S. schools to slack off and not care (a standard which seems less and less prevalent in other countries). If you have a good work ethic, it might be a challenge to stay motivated, but you just have to find a reason to love where you are.
America is full of quirks. Enjoy it!
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