MLA citations
Culture shock occur in the home and host country of the international student
-10 sources
– discuss, analyze and add commentary on the culture shock process.
Many International students travel abroad for school. The United States receivers the majority of international students. Consequently, students are faced with the difficulty of adapting and experience culture shock.
The first stage of culture shock is the honeymoon phase.
-this is usually during the first few days or weeks. People experience emotions like excitement, euphoria, anticipation, and eagerness. Everything and everything is new and exciting.
-the adjustment program will focus on priorities like health, wellness and academia. Instead of travelling throughout the United States.
The second stage to be addressed is the frustration stage where the student develops symptoms because of the loneliness.
-these symptoms include difficulty sleeping, sadness, homesickness, exhaustion, increase worrying, a desire to withdraw, unexplained crying and overeating.
– the adjustment solution or survival manual will address these specific problems of international students.
If students experience these feelings, it is important that they speak to a school counsellor to get assistance with the transition. It is likely that international advisors have experienced the same issues and they can offer students advices on overcoming the problems.
The third stage is the adjustment stage.
– During the adjustment stages one becomes more familiar and comfortable with the culture, people, food and language of the host country. Students feel likely less homesick and have made new friends that they can reply on for support. They will previously found frustrating.
– Here students can help other student overcome the same problems that they faced.
The final stage of culture shock is the acceptance stages.
– At this point students will be able to compare the good and the bad of their host countries with the good and bad of their home countries. They should feel less like a foreigner and view their host country as more of a second home. Students will have the satisfaction of knowing that they can live successfully with two cultures which is a huge milestone.
An interview from Yogyata Batra will also be used to add commentary.
The basic stages of cultural adjustment will also be discussed. Keeping in mind that culture shock occurs in two stages; the host country and the home country.
1. Everything is new, interesting and exciting
2. Differences become apparent and problems occur and frustration sets in.
3. Student may feel homesick, depressed, and feelings, make new friends and learn to adapt to the host culture.
4. Student may develop strategies to cope.
5. Student accepts to embrace cultural differences. The student can see the host as your home and don’t wish to depart or leave new friends.
6. Student is excited about returning home.
7. Student may feel frustrated, angry, or lonely because friends and family don’t understand what the student has experienced and how one may have changed. Student misses the host culture and friends, and may look for ways to return.
8. Student gradually adjust to life at home. Things start to seem more normal and routine again although not exactly the same.
9. Student incorporated what was learned and experienced abroad into your new life and career.
Use the order calculator below and get started! Contact our live support team for any assistance or inquiry.
[order_calculator]