Surround yourself with positive people. Do not allow negative comments and attitudes to darken your outlook. It is hard to stay positive, but when culture shock is at its worst, it is very easy to slip. Sure the other new…
Maintain a sense of humor, but most importantly be ready to laugh at yourself. When you are living abroad, there are moments when the locals are looking at you strangely. You might be thinking that they are making fun of…
In all things be flexible When relocating to a new place there are so many things to consider, so many new impressions, so much to take in, and oh so many things to learn. Even though we’re constantly told that…
A seasoned international school teacher (SIST) has worked at 3+ international schools in more than three parts of the world (or more). They know the ins and outs of international schools. They now have many old friends (from international schools that they’ve…
In this blog series, we talk about the ins and outs of an excellent new teacher orientation program at an international school. A new teacher orientation program can really play a very important part in your start at your new…
Are you moving to a new international school? You may be excited to start your new adventure, but don’t forget about the essentials. It can be overwhelming to arrive in a new city and not know where to buy things.…
Summer vacation is the time of year all teachers are waiting for (and I suppose all students as well!). The 1.5 to 2 months of summer break is especially important though for teachers who work at international schools because it…
Do not expect the same sense of urgency or availability of conveniences In the heat of a strong and intense culture shock moment in your host country, it is very, very easy to slip a bit. Slipping up is what…
Look for ways to strengthen and maintain your enthusiasm. We all have been there before; alone in your new apartment, not wanting to go out onto the street to the nearby market, not wanting to be confronted with a bunch…
Develop tolerance for ambiguity and frustration by being flexible and open toward the new culture. Effects of Culture Shock • A sense of uprootedness• Feeling of disorientation• Not knowing what is going on• Behaviors and attitudes which were necessary for…
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