Clifford A Prator’s diagnostic passage

1. When a student from another country comes to study in the United States, he has to find out for himself the answers to many questions, and he has many problems to think about.
2. Where should he live?
3. Would it be better if he looked for a private room off campus, or if he stayed in a dormitory?
4. Should he spend all of his time just studying?
5. Shouldn’t he try to take advantage of the many social and cultural activities which are offered?
6. At first it is not easy for him to be casual in dress, informal in manner, and confident in speech.
7. Little by little he learns what kind of clothing is usually worn here to be casually dressed for classes.
8. He also learns to choose the language and customs that are appropriate for informal situations.
9. Finally he begins to feel sure of himself.
10. But let me tell you, my friend, this long-awaited feeling doesn’t develop suddenly, does it?
11. All of this takes will power.