Alone abroad is natural at first

It’s difficult to make friends in any new city. Add in a language barrier and culture clash, and the challenge seems impossible. In my experience, the best approach is to be proactive, while accepting that a solid social circle takes time to develop. Try to view your time alone as an opportunity for growth– talk to strangers, explore your new city, or learn to create cultural dishes. Poet/filmmaker Andrea Dorfman’s video, “How to Be Alone,” has words of wisdom on putting solitude in a fresh perspective.