Female, 19
USA
I have recently realized something about myself.
Something groundbreaking.
I........am an introvert.
I haven’t always been an introvert, and it’s taken some recent self reflection to realize this about myself. Per usual, I process best while writing, so I have decided to share my latest life epiphany with you. Thank you in advance for reading, for understanding.
Growing up, I was no doubt an extrovert. I loved to hang out with people, go out with them, I was bubbly, super excited and easily outgoing. I used to love making new friends. All of mine friends when I was leaving for US were like you could easily make a lot of friends over there, you are smart, intelligent and best companion that anyone could ever get. But it's so different over here, I don't feel like making new friends, meeting with new people kind of freaks me out. Now, I am here studying in USA with a lot of people that I can't relate with, I feel like I enjoy my alone time more than going for something that everyone wants to do. I find it hard to make friends. Everyone here is super nice and wants to talk with me however I don't feel like making small talks. This personality trait of mine doesn't feel good. I feel like this isn't who I really am.
But in someway I feel good about realizing that my happiness doesn't depend on someone. Maybe turning into an introvert is a nice thing. I am all confused about my own personality.
The culture shock can have a big affect on a person when they come to the U.S. from other countries. I hope it doesn't interfere with your studies.
thank you..and can you please follw me?
I am an introvert by nature as well. It can be difficult but also a great strength. I think sometimes as introverts we think of it as a disadvantage because regular social norms, small talk etc can seem tedious or exhausting to us and we often wonder why we don't "fit in". But i've found that once people get to know me an introvert can be a great addition to any social circle as we often get right to the point and don't sugar coat things so much.
thank you. and can you please follow me. :)
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