Are you familiar with the story of the country and the city mice? If you are, then you will suddenly realise that the essence of the story is about moving from the city to the countryside. The morale evolves on how to accept the changes that may transpire during the process.   Just like when moving from the rural to the urban area, adjustment is necessary when moving from the city to the countryside. It may be hard to deal with the changes at first. But, in the long run, you will certainly enjoy country life the same way you did take pleasure in city life.   Your guide to living in a rural area   It is always best to read about the place and the people of the area. In order to avoid shock, you should also get an idea of the culture of the population. Additionally, the following tips will help:   1. Attend forums that will help you understand life in the rural areas. You may surf the net for some info regarding the place.   2. Keep yourself busy during your first days. You may want to visit the locale and explore the rest of your neighbourhood.   3. Listen to good music. You may have been used to the noise around your old neighbourhood. In rural areas, you will miss these things as these places are known to be calmer and more serene than city life. Now, you should endeavour to find friendlier sounds.   It will also be ideal to stay connected with old friends. The net is a good venue to do this. You may always send a mail to your peers or chat with them if you feel homesick. Of course, it is also good if you start being active in local civic organisations. This will be your tool to at least embrace the new life that you will have.