I am a first year student and also an international student. English is not my first language. It's hard for me to express myself and make new friends. However, I am in JD. I have to deal with tons of readings and chat with people. It’s hard for me to understand what my classmates are talking in class. I really want to join the group discussion but I can’t catch up with them.
I am not a shy person but sometimes I don’t know which topic to start and I know nothing about what people in my age group are interested in. I am more in to computer games but there are few girls interested in games. I want a friend to play Stardew Valley or don’t starve together etc and I can share some gossip or games photos, I can listen to her daily complaints and happiness. But I literally can’t speak without dictionaries or translating. There’s no one talking to me and seems like if you miss the start and you can’t make new friends because people all have their new close friends.
JD is full of people from all ages so sometimes I will pick a kind and shy person (usually older than me and female)to start a small chat but I want friends in my age group. I am still grateful for them. I can feel I am learning but just too slow.
I got assessment feedback telling me awkward words but I literally can’t tell the differences between words. They’re in the same meaning to me.
I am not sure I am looking for an answer or just complaining but thanks for leaving a comment 🥲Maybe I am just in cultural conflicts or too tired.