Coming to United States changed my life

Coming to United States changed my life
The new experience in a foreign country has changed my life. I have been in the United States since August, 2007. I’m a full-time international student and living alone in Chicago. When I arrived in this city, my uncle who lived in Chicago helped me get a new cell-phone plan, bought daily use and a computer. I only had my uncle living in this city with me during that time, but in the end of 2007, he moved to New York City and I stayed here alone. However, the most intractable situation was finding an apartment. I didn’t know where I could go or how could I find a room. I was seeking assistance from my friend; some of my friend are gave me some information about finding apartment. I just worked online to search and made appointments with apartment leasing office frequently. I couldn’t speak English as well at the beginning; also, I was very shy and embarrassed to have a conversation with others. On the other hand, the apartment requires social security number, but I didn’t have it. I tried to contact my previous school in Chicago and got a special letter for proving my status. I finally found a place and successfully moved in. Thinking back what I did, I felt accomplishment because I used to have my parents’ help. In contrast, living in the United States seldom have I felt as comfortable as home. I learned how to communicate and be more self-confident. Nowadays, I think about this experience. It changed my life attitude. I became an adaptable person, adjusted to a new environment and ready to face every difficulty in the future.