Going overseas as a student can be incredibly daunting and stressful because you'll want to soak up as much as you can while adjusting to a new environment. When you first moved overseas to study as an undergraduate, you will be so anxious and overwhelmed by the city that you have held on a pedestal that you missed out on a lot of opportunities to really embrace the culture.
By the time you return for graduate school a few years later, you will be better equipped to interact with the local culture and understand the nuances of the language and the people that surrounds you -- something that is crucial to getting the most out of your overseas experience. The below list are mistakes one can make and witness others make, and by avoiding them you are sure to return home with a fresh outlook and stories to tell for years to come.
