Takahashi said it's difficult to live in the U.S. because of the cultural differences. When he came to the U.S., he moved in with a close friend that he had known for many years. He didn't have a lot of problems adjusting to the new style of living. On the other hand, Jordanov finds it hard to accept certain aspects of the American culture. The American value system is very different.
Life here is very materialistic and the spiritual side of it is lost.
Yet, as a student at Columbia he had met some teachers and students that he was able to identify with. He is certain the experience of studying in a different country will have a positive effect on him for the rest of his life. One Web site. Student Advantage, Inc. Inc. All Rights Reserved.