Abigail Pratton (February 06, 2015) wrote that the communication is essential to efficiency. Language barriers exist in every country and are difficult to avoid all together. If you are not prepared to properly cope, this fact can create stressful situations for what seems like mundane tasks.
Navigating a foreign place on your own can be an intimidating experience. For some, it may not be because they are independent and have lived on their own before. For others, being on your own is not familiar to you yet, and there are things you may need to do in advance to prepare yourself for the challenge.