Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Getting Used To A New Country

You'll find out that you're in for a big change in Australia migration. You'll also find out that you will have to start learning everything from scratch. This can be either a really great experience for some or nerve wracking for others that they immediately want to go back home.

In order for you, as an immigrant, be able to fit yourself to your new country, one thing that you need to remember is that changing your lifestyle is inevitable. Thus you need to be prepared when these changes do happen.

The first adjustment that you need to overcome when moving into a new is of the physical kind. One of the most common problem you will encounter is jet lag. This is your inability to sleep at the right times because of the time differences. This can be easily cured by conditioning yourself in your first few weeks of stay. In some cases, especially when you move to northern or southern countries like Canada and Australia, you will also find that you need to adjust to the different length of daylight (in some countries, the sun will be shining as late as 10 in the evening). This can be also remedied by slowly getting used to your new surroundings.

You will also need to get used to traveling around in the area of your new residence. It would be a good to always bring a road map with you. Once you become familiar with the various places, then you can dispense with the map. One tip that you need to remember: Unless the driving orientation (left-hand or right-hand) of vehicles is the same as with your former country, never try driving until you have taken driving lessons. Also you should be aware of the various laws that are in effect in the country to avoid any problems.

Next thing that you need to consider is language. Even in other English-speaking countries, the locals may have a unique way of using the language. You can get a good handle of the local dialect by interacting with the people and learning the correct use from them. In non-English speaking countries, it will be helpful if you bring a small bilingual pocket dictionary or phrase book with you. This will come in handy when you need an impromptu translation and have no one to talk to.

Last, but definitely not the least, thing that you need to get used to is the culture. Most of the time, you need to adjust to is the local etiquette, which can be relatively easy. But more often than not, you will find out some norms that are totally way beyond what you have gotten used. Some of these will definitely leave a little shocked, but this will quickly go away once you understand that they are normal here .

As you go on with your life in the new country, you will discover a lot more that you need to get used to. A little patience is all that is needed and you will soon find yourself a part of the locals.

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