Explanation:

Let’s look at each statement and option:

- The sentence is: "I soon (3)______ myself in a totally different culture..."

- The context is about adapting to a new environment (New York).

- Option 1: finding — “finding myself” is possible, but usually means discovering one’s identity, not literally being somewhere.

- Option 2: found — "I soon found myself in a totally different culture..." is correct. This means suddenly realizing you are in a new culture.

- Option 3: observing — “observing myself” doesn’t fit. You don’t typically observe yourself in a culture.

- Option 4: discover — “discover myself” is used sometimes, but not in this sentence structure.

Correct Answer: Option 2: found