Of course it's difficulf being away from your family and friends for long periods, and it takes time to adapt to the new culture you are living in.
But after a while you find that you have a new home and a new set of are so many new thing to discover. The other main concern is the safety aspect-it can be daunting to think that you are responsible for the safety of all the people you instruct. Lukily, everyone under my instruction has escaped unharmed-touch wood.