Studying abroad offers another change to this perspective of home. When you first arrive in your country of choice, frequently is that you begin to compare this new world to your old one. You may even start to miss home. All you want to do is go home, back to the United States. This is completely normal. Nearly everyone in my study abroad group has had some kind of culture shock and has had days when they really start to miss home. There are so many things you can do to battle this feeling. Keep in contact with all your family and friends via text, email or Facebook. Do not go too crazy and miss out on important experiences you should be having while abroad. Relax and have fun, the most important advice of all. When your friends start to do things without you, do not get stressed or sad because you will be reunited with them and everything will return to normal.