As you probably know, lots of grandparents live on other continents than us. So, when they come to visit us, there is a lot of confusion. My grandma is an example of that. She lives in India in the winter, and she lives with me and my family in the summer. 

So in this article I interviewed my grandmother about the adjustment period from India to North America. Here are some questions  I asked and her responses!

Interview with my Grandma!

Aditi: Are you comfortable with people in the United States, if they are not your relatives? If not, why?

My Grandma: No, I am not comfortable with people in the United States. The reason is I don’t know the language, and that the culture is different, making it hard to interact with others.

Aditi: Do you ever feel lonely in the United States? If so, why?

My Grandma: Yes, I feel lonely in the United States very often. The reason is I miss the activities I used to do with people I know, and I also miss talking to people frequently in the language I usually use .

Aditi: Did you ever feel like going back to your home? If so, why?

My Grandma: Yes, I do feel like  going back home a lot of times. That is because I don’t know many people here, and it can be very boring at times. I also have things back at home that I enjoy doing, and miss them a lot.

Aditi:  Lastly, what is something you feel like that would help you be more at home in a foreign country? (Ex: clubs)

My Grandma: Something that would probably help me be more at home is events and parties with people who speak my language and are my age. It would also be nice if there is a class that teaches the cultures of different countries.

To sum up the interview, my grandma often feels lonely and bored when in the U.S, and feels like parties, events, and classes would help overcome that loneliness.