Constantly feeling like I’m an outsider
Hello, I’m Sarah and I’m Japanese studying in some European country. Been here for like 2 weeks and a few days but I always feel like I’m an outsider and don’t belong to anywhere. First, an apartment( it’s more like dork thought) I’m living has sooo many Spanish speakers and they always speak Spanish and I’m the only Asian here. I need to see them every single day and it’s kinda stressful tbh. Even though in asian community(there are some sort of asian group is formed in my college which I think is pretty common thing to happen?) I don’t feel comfortable to be there. It’s not like I don’t like people in dorm or in college I mean I actually like them but always feels awkward and uncomfortable. I honestly don’t mind being alone but idk it’s really hard to explain. Maybe it’ll be getting better as times goes by but now everyday is so freaking stressful. So like my question is: how can I cope with this kinda complicated feelings?
Thanks for reading till the end any answers would be appropriating :))
@sarah253
Hello, Sarah. It can be hard to be in a new school with new people and living in a new place. I hope that you start to feel better over time. Spending more time with people who you can talk to will hopefully be helpful. I find it can take a while to feel comfortable after I meet new people. I understand what you say about it being awkward right now. Hang in there. The experience of going to school and learning about the culture of a different country can be amazing. It helps you understand people, and relating to them better over time. I wish you all good things as you continue this education journey.
