Making friends from different cultures was a thrilling experience, and it was fascinating to ______ each other's traditions and customs.

During my first week, I _______ I have to find my way around campus and the nearby areas. That's the only thing that I can do now.

The process of obtaining a student visa was quite challenging, but I managed to _____ all the necessary documents. There were a lot of them

I couldn't _____ the fact that I was now part of an international community of students. It's unbelieveable.

While exploring the beautiful countryside, I could only _____ what lay beyond the horizon because I've never been abroad before.

When faced with challenging assignments, I had to ______ critically and seek support from professors.

As the semester came to an end, I _______ how much I had grown both academically and personally. Time really flies.

At first, I found it challenging to _____ during lectures conducted in a foreign language. But now it's easier for me to focus on the lecture.