A. adoptB. equivalentC. expectationsD. maintainE. negotiationF. occasionalG. perspectiveH. phaseI. preferenceJ. presenceK. prominentL. relieveM. repayN. responsibilityO. sacrificesChinese students in pursuit of an American education have helped drive up international enrollments at colleges across the United States. Every fall semester sees an increase of their number compared with the (1)_______ period of the previous year. There is no denying their (2)_______ benefits American colleges culturally and financially. Studying abroad is beneficial personally for Chinese students too, if they are prepared for certain challenges. The first challenge is the cost of studying at an American college. Typically Chinese parents pay. It is an expected part of the culture that they make big (3)_______ for their children, who will hopefully (4)_______ them in the future. Students can choose to work part time to earn some money and (5)_______ their parents of the financial burden. The second challenge is parental pressure. Some Chinese parents choose colleges for their children. In a new learning environment, teacher-student interactions are essential for a productive college career. However, Chinese parents’ lack of knowledge of American education could make their children suffer academically and emotionally when their (6)_______ for big research universities causes their children to miss out on learning and social opportunities offered by small and less (7)_______ liberal arts colleges. It is a(n) (8)_______ of growing up for Chinese students when they have to obey their parents, but they must take more (9)_______ for their own lives. The greatest challenge of studying abroad is culture shock. It is hard, but if Chinese students can break out of their own groups and put their challenges in (10)_______, then they will gain more out of their experience of studying abroad.