I am the only child in my family, just like most Chinese in my generation. My parents both worked at Shanghai University of Chinese Traditional Medicine as teachers and researchers. Most Chinese schools are much more strict then the schools in the United States. The classes are small. I have a chance to get to know the professors, ask questions and work out problems with each professor one on one.
People here are very polite and very nice to each other.
Don't be shy to ask for help with anything. One of my favorite experiences with ISA was a spontaneous sit-down discussion we had at a regular meeting. We talked about everyone's experiences dealing with other cultures and our thoughts about these cultures. It was quite enlightening. Tell us about the country you are from.