A summary of the highs and lows Claire experienced on the NSLI-Y program.

1. U-Curve
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Measuring Emotional States over Time

2. Sept. 6th
I was very grateful for how welcome I felt in the host family.
My previous Korean language self study was paying off.
Highlight

3. Sept. 10th
I felt helpless when navigating and communicating.
I was stressed about having to introduce myself at Korean high
school next week.
Lowlight

4. Sept. 20th
I learned a bunch of my classmates’ names.
This day was the first day I felt genuine connections as friends.
Highlight

5. Oct. 28th
I felt more confident and secure, as I spent leisure time with
friends.
I felt included.
Highlight

6. Dec. 6th
I was stressed about communication problems.
I couldn’t fulfill other people’s expectations.
Lowlight

7. Jan. 13th
I spent all day alone inside the host family’s house.
I felt lonely and bored.
Lowlight

8. Mar. 16th
I faced a conflict with someone who was supposed to be in my
support network.
This person purposely ignored me for the next three days.
Lowlight

9. Mar. 22nd
I spent enjoyable time with my true support network.
I was reminded how grateful I am to have them by my side.
Highlight

10. May 19th
My last day of Korean high school.
I was happy to realize that our relationships were deep enough
to continue even after I left Korea.
Highlight