“Although I did everything within my power to try to prepare myself for life abroad,” said Yun Mei Zhang, a foreign exchange student from China, “the biggest culture shock was the American take on Chinese food.”

YunMei

1. Where are you from? China
2. What is your home’s “specialty” dish? Hot pot
3. What food/dish do you miss the most about home? Hot pot
4. Have you found any restaurant in the US that compares? A hot pot restaurant in Chinatown, Chicago
5. What is your favorite new food you have tried? Buffalo Wild Wings

Martino

1. Where are you from? Italy
2. What is your home’s “specialty” dish? Pizza, pasta, lasagne and tortellini.
3. What food/dish do you miss the most about home? Lasagne
4. Have you found any restaurant in the US that compares? Yes, Angelina in Green Bay.
5. What is your favorite new food you have tried? Macaroni and cheese

Father Christian

1. Where are you from? India
2. What is your home’s “specialty” dish? Rice, Idli, Dosa, Sambar, Curry and Chutney
3. What food/dish do you miss the most about home? Rice and Goat Curry
4. Have you found any restaurant in the US that compares? Yes, India Bhavan, Holmgren Way, Green Bay
5. What is your favorite new food you have tried? Pancake