We reflect on how difficult it can be to adapt to a new language, culture, and education system, especially during the early stages of studying overseas. From learning how to participate in class discussions to building confidence in speaking English, we share the practical advice we wish someone had told us earlier.

We also talk about: • how international students can improve their English naturally through movies and TV shows • why being proactive matters in American classrooms • the importance of communication and participation in high school • why college students should focus on building hard skills and real experience • how graduate students need to prioritize networking, career opportunities, and professional connections • balancing academic pressure, cultural adjustment, and personal growth abroad

This episode is honest, practical, and relatable for anyone currently studying abroad — or preparing to start that journey.

Welcome back to Between Us.

From moving across countries to navigating college, loneliness, cultural differences, and adulthood, we reflect on the friendships that stayed, the ones we lost, and the emotional complexity of growing apart.

We also talk about: • feeling lonely even when surrounded by people • how studying abroad changes friendships • emotional support systems during difficult times • misunderstandings between international students and local culture • outgrowing people while still caring about them • why adult friendships can feel harder than relationships sometimes

This episode is honest, personal, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever felt caught between different places, identities, or versions of themselves.

Welcome back to Between Us.

In this first episode of Between Us, we talk about the parts no one talks about: feeling like you don’t belong anywhere, constantly starting over, and quietly navigating life between cultures.

From moving across countries to living in unfamiliar environments, we share our personal experiences growing up and studying abroad. From China to Taiwan to the U.S.

This isn’t about a “perfect” international student life. It’s about loneliness, identity, pressure, and the in-between space that many people experience but rarely say out loud.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not fully from “here” or “there,” this episode is for you.

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Hosted by two Chinese international students, this show is about the conversations we don’t always say out loud — identity, relationships, emotional struggles, and personal growth.

Whether you're studying abroad, building a life in a new country, or simply trying to understand yourself better, Between Us is here to keep you company.

No scripts. No pressure. Just real conversations.

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