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Office of International Cooperation “Second Orientation: Success in Your New Setting.”. By: Dira Berman, Ph.D. Coordinator of International Education & International Student Counselor Office of International Cooperation National Chengchi University diraberman@gmail.com.
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Office of International Cooperation “Second Orientation: Success in Your New Setting.” By: Dira Berman, Ph.D. Coordinator of International Education & International Student Counselor Office of International Cooperation National Chengchi University diraberman@gmail.com
This Presentation • Coping with your new Situation • Emotions and Success • The Art & Science of Transition • Keys to Success
Welcome to NCCU….. • I find my book in the library Happy • I don’t like the food Frustration • I like this teacher Content • My roommate snores Angry
LIFE SKILLS PRINCIPLES OF LIFE1) Changes 2) Choices PERCEPTION Thoughts-Emotions Beliefs-Values Physical Reaction SELF IMAGE EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT Neighborhood-Weather Boss/Work-Home Family-Friends BEHAVIORS Personal Actions
LIFE SKILLS PRINCIPLES OF LIFE1) Changes 2) Choices COPING WELL: EASE COPING POORLY: DIS-EASE
ExpecTaTions • The size of your EXPECTATION is related to the size of your FRUSTRATION. • It should be this way…… • It must be right…… • I don’t want change…… • I assumed…… • Somebody told that……
I READ THE OTHER DAY THAT THE TYPICAL SYMPTOMS OF STRESS ARE OVER-EATING, OVER-SLEEPING, ANDSPENDING MANY HOURS ON THE COMPUTER!!!WHO ARE THEY KIDDING???THAT’S MY IDEA OF A PERFECT DAY!
A B • Common experiences in transitions • An ending • A period of confusion and distress • A new beginning TRANSITION – A Bridge
Being in Transition • “Where are you?” said the Caterpillar…… “I ---I hardly know, Sir, just at present,” Alice replied rather shyly, “at least I know who I was when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then.” LEWIS CARROLL Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Comparing-Acceptance • Honeymoon period. • I miss my comfort zone (friends, foods, family…..) • Make a temporary family? • Be flexible. • Think how lucky you are to have this opportunity!- Now, make it work.
Your Experience Start
Conclusion:Keys To Success • Focus on your goals. • Research shows that successful people ask for help. • Understand frustration as you crossing a bridge. • Learn about your environment: language, culture, customs, rules and regulations (on campus, on the dorms and in the city). • Make friends, friends help. • Be in touch: 09-1083- 4400 (Dr. Berman)
Office of International Cooperation “Second Orientation: Success in Your New Setting.” By: Dira Berman, Ph.D. Coordinator of International Education & International Student Counselor Office of International Cooperation National Chengchi University diraberman@gmail.com