Richelle: Hey! We don't know each other, but I've heard you moved to Scotland to study. Is that right?
Sheryl: Hi, yes thats right!!
Richelle: Perfect! Can I ask you some questions? I need some advice as I am planning to go there as well
Sheryl: Yeah sure, go ahead
Richelle: So, how do you find the university there? Is it difficult? 
Sheryl: Honestly, it was quite difficult in the beginning with the language because everything is in English, but because I did a foundation year abroad as well, and I learned academic English, I was already somehow more prepared for what was coming next
Richelle: And what do you study?
Sheryl: I am in my 3rd year studying psychology !!
Richelle: Seriously? That's what I want to study as well!
Sheryl: Oh that's great ahah, I really like the course and the way they assess us with the assignments, all the topics seem to be very interesting and you end up doing a lot of research. I am sure you will like it too
Richelle: Cool! And what about people there? I'm asking because I am a bit shy 😞
Sheryl: Studying abroad is honestly a new world. You see people from different parts of the world, and the most exciting thing is that you actually have things in common with them. Although let me tell you you have to be very open minded
Richelle: Have you had any unpleasant situations there?
Sheryl: Yes, I have, unfortunately, when you are abroad, you start thinking about things you probably have never thought about before, things like stereotypes ..
Richelle: Wow... what happened?
Sheryl: I guess we, unconsciously, treat people differently or just make up our minds, even before we know them. But don't be scared, seriously! I was shy in my first days too, and I thought everyone looks very confident, but trust me everyone feels exactly like you in their first days
Richelle: 🙂 I'm really afraid and exciting of going to study abroad. And please tell me, is the living expensive there?
Sheryl: I guess it is more expensive than in Portugal as we have pounds, but groceries have almost the same prices
Richelle: Ok, thanks a lot! You helped me a lot! I will contact with you if I have any other questions! Enjoy your day!
Richelle needs advice about studying in Scotland. Sheryl finds that the beginnings can be difficult because of English and that everyone is shy, believe in stereotypes, but later more open minded. Sheryl also mentions that the cost of living in Scotland is higher.