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Symptoms and Recommendations

Symptoms and Recommendations. 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 functiona l.

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Symptoms and Recommendations

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  1. Symptoms and Recommendations

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. The Iceberg Concept of Culture Body language Concepts of beauty Courtship practices Notions of leadership Expectations of cleanliness Concept of fairness

  5. tradition Changehuman interaction Timerank Equality Group Individualinheritance initiativepast FutureBeing actionformality informality indirectness directnessexceptions rules Adapted from “The Values Americans Live By” by L. Robert Kohls

  6. 4 Stagesof cultural adaptationStage 1: FUN AND EXCITEMENTstage 2: IRRITATION AND hostilitystage 3: gradual adjustmentstage 4: adaptation AND BICULTURALISM Source: Window on the World, Inc.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Key Challenges • Formal and Informal Writing • Understanding Instructions • Communicating with Faculty and Classmates • Participating in Group/Class Discussions • Managing the Homework Load

  12. Keys to Cultural Adjustment • Participate in social activities • Create new support systems • Take care of yourself • Improve your language skills • Experiment, expand and explore

  13. General Tips • Use Google and the RSPH website to find info. • Use Wikipediaonly 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!

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