1.There is a significant Chinese population in London, particularly students.
2. Differences in lifestyle and cultural background between China and other countries. For Chinese sojourners who come to London for the first time (especially those who have never lived outside of China), they might find it challenging to adapt to life in London in a short period due to the significant differences in lifestyle and cultural background.
3. Feel lost when encounter some unexpected situations: Many Chinese people who have just come to London to study or work initially have no family and friends accompanying them. If they encounter some unexpected situations, they may feel lost and unsure about how to resolve them.
4. Information that can be found on the Internet or social media is often scattered, outdated, or contains false information.
5. Chinese students in UK showcase a distinctive adaptation pattern. They readily assimilate routine habits and language but often remain distant from deeper cultural facets, such as local values and traditions. Digital platforms like QQ and WeChat offer pre-arrival networking opportunities, leading many to form tight-knit groups upon arrival. This tendency towards familiar networks sometimes limits their complete immersion into the broader UK culture. (Cong et al., 2022)
Reference:
Cong, Yanguo, Wei, Lihua, Huang, & Zuo, Cadi. (2022). Spatial characteristics of daily behaviors of Foreign students in the context of acculturation: A case study of Chinese students in Birmingham, UK. Human Geography, 37(3), 81-87.