Of course it's difficult 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 anew set of friends, and there is no time to get homesick as there are so many new tjings to discover. The other main concern is he safety aspect - it can be daunting to think that you are responsible safety of all the people you instruct. Luckily, everyone under my instruction has escaped unharmed - touch wood!