Can going overseas make you become a different person?

I'm a really shy & quiet 19 yr old & I was just wondering if you go overseas by yourself for the first time.. do you become a different person? I mean I'd really like to change a little, I'm too quiet & a little bit boring, well that's what I think. Also the place where I'm staying at is with my relatives & for a month. Well thank you in advance for your answers.

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1. It can. You are forced out of your comfort zone and have to try new things. If you are by yourself, you have to become very self reliant, because you have to take care of your basic needs in a new environment. Any time you have a new experience it changes you.
2. hmm that's interesting. I don't think that traveling in another place will necessarily change you. However, it will give you something to talk about. What changes is you is you.Have a good time and don't worry.
3. It may change you a little. It will definitly open your eyes and either make you appreciate what you have at home more or realize that what you have is not so great. So, that said, make the best of it and try new experiences while you travel. You have nothing to lose. You will still be with family. Have a great trip.
4. In part it's b/c you find out more about yourself. Your strengths and weaknesses, how to get along with others, how others perceive you.... how you overcome stress and difficulties. It's a great way to "'grow up" and learn about other cultures and other people and about yourself. You won't change into a whole new person.... just more worldy and hopefully more accepting of others around you. Have a great time, and be open to learning new things, ok? Have fun!
5. Yes....it might to a certain extent. After all, u r exposed to different situations & u have to deal with it all alone. Consequently u gain experience along with boldness....u'll be better equipped to face the world. Chances of becoming a completely different person is quite low. Exposures & experiences can change u for better. Good luck!!!
6. HI , ur ideology s wrong.wh u explain s ur character @ its not true that when u go abroad ur character might change?the fact s u may get a peace of mind over there.try som interact courses if u want 2 change urself.
7. It can force you out of your comfort zone by having to talk to lots of people, but if your staying with people you already know, its almost like a second home, so you might still stay in your shell. On another note, I can tell you that someone I know, now 32, was once extremely shy and introverted, is now a preacher and you would never have known he was shy even in high school -he spent hrs in the library -God can change people, if they want to be changed.
8. Yes! it brings more confidence in you and feeling that u can menage things on your own...when you go alone you tend to meet new people you talk to them you learn alot pllus it gives you confidence to make yourdelf heard...ive learned alot by travelling! go for it..unwind your self!