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
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
Develop tolerance for ambiguity and frustration by being flexible and open toward the new culture. Effects of Culture Shock • A sense of uprootedness• Feeling
Anticipate a challenging adjustment period of at least SIX months. Do not decide if you like it until these six months have passed. How important
“How many suitcases should I bring home???” thinks an international school teacher who is traveling home for summer vacation. Inside though this teacher knows what
I always hope that somebody will care every year I go home, but every year most of them don’t. (Ha ha!) It is not because they
It’s never easy to move to a new country, especially one where the culture is vastly different than what you are used to. Concepts such
Living and working in cities around the world can be very tiresome, confusing and stressful. On the other hand, it can also be wonderful, exciting
