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Symptoms and Recommendations
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Culture Shock
Being physically isolated due to living abroad for an extended period of time
Being cut off from one’s culture, family, language
Having one’s values, traditions, routines in question
Being expected to be highly functional
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Symptoms of Culture Shock
Homesickness Withdrawal Sadness/Crying Family Conflict Inability to Concentrate Too Much/Little Sleep Too Much/Little Eating/Drinking Anger/Irritability Illness
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The Iceberg Concept of Culture
Body language
Concepts of
beauty
Courtship
practices
Notions of
leadership
Expectations of
cleanliness
Concept of
fairness
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TRADITION CHANGE HUMAN INTERACTION TIME RANK EQUALITY GROUP INDIVIDUAL INHERITANCE INITIATIVE PAST FUTURE BEING ACTION FORMALITY INFORMALITY INDIRECTNESS DIRECTNESS EXCEPTIONS RULES
Adapted from “The Values Americans Live By” by L. Robert Kohls
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4 STAGES OF CULTURAL ADAPTATION
STAGE 1: FUN AND EXCITEMENTSTAGE 2: IRRITATION AND HOSTILITYSTAGE 3: GRADUAL ADJUSTMENTSTAGE 4: ADAPTATION AND BICULTURALISM
Source: Window on the World, Inc.
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Stage 1: Fun and Excitement
The “honeymoon” period Relief that you are finally here Great expectations Everything is new, fascinating,
intriguing, exciting Focus is on how we are all alike
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Stage 2: Irritation and Hostility Focus changes from similarities to
differences Differences are frustrating Student often feels inadequate and
unproductive Little difficulties become major
problems Reality sets in
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Stage 3: Gradual Adjustment Have adopted some of the local
values/customs Feel less isolated Feel increase in self confidence Slowly learning to function well under new conditions
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Stage 4: Adaptation and Biculturalism
Increased enjoyment in new place Ability to function in two cultures with confidence Feeling that life may be just as good
or better than before Realization that there will be things
you will miss when you leave
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Key Challenges
Formal and Informal Writing Understanding Instructions Communicating with Faculty and
Classmates Participating in Group/Class Discussions Managing the Homework Load
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Keys to Cultural Adjustment
Participate in social activities
Create new support systems
Take care of yourselfImprove your language
skillsExperiment, expand
and explore
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General Tips
Use Google and the RSPH website to find info. Use Wikipedia only to find other sources. Look ahead and make appointments in
advance. RSVP and don’t be a “no show.” Be aware of your personal hygiene. Don’t be offended by gov’t or other officials
(e.g., at the DMV).
Give yourself a break and manage your expectations!