12 Questions
What term refers to the stresses and strains accumulated from being forced to meet one's everyday needs in unfamiliar ways?
Culture shock
Name three symptoms of culture shock.
Frustration, mental fatigue, disorientation
What are some obvious differences between life at home and life in a new place?
Language, climate, religion, food, educational system
What are some not so obvious differences mentioned in the text?
How students relate to teachers, how people make decisions, how people spend their leisure time, how people resolve conflicts, how people express feelings and emotions, meanings of hand, face, and body movements
What are some common uncertainties or questions people might have when experiencing culture shock?
Am I speaking properly? Will I be a successful student? Will I find friends? Should I discuss my personal beliefs or political opinions? What does it mean when someone looks directly into my eyes? Should I trust this friendly stranger?
What is the reaction to the stress caused by encountering new and different situations?
Culture shock
What are some normal reactions one may experience when adjusting to a new culture?
Feeling isolated, sleeping too much, difficulty sleeping, body pains, wanting to return home, feeling angry toward locals.
How can one make a successful transition to living in a new culture?
Understand there will be uncertainties, observe how locals act, apply previous stress-reducing methods, accept the challenge, recognize the advantages of living in two cultures, acknowledge progress.
What is recommended for maintaining ties to one's own culture while abroad?
Maintain strong personal ties to your culture while you are away from home.
Why should one avoid judging cultural differences as right or wrong?
They should be regarded as merely different.
How can sharing one's culture benefit the local residents?
It can help local residents learn how people from your country believe and act.
What should one recognize about the adjustment process?
That you can and will make a successful adjustment, like others who have lived in an unfamiliar country.
Explore the concept of culture shock, which refers to the stress and disorientation experienced when adapting to a new culture. Learn about the symptoms and challenges associated with culture shock, and how to navigate through the experience.
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