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About Culture Shock U.S. Culture Tips / Observations Resources at Student Counseling
Services Questions you hope we address?
Overview
Feeling of disorientation experienced
when you are exposed to an unfamiliar culture, way of life or attitudes.
Symptoms may include: Feeling Disoriented Confused or Anxious Sleep Difficulties Digestive Difficulties
What is Culture Shock
Stress from not knowing what to
expect Developing a new perspective
On yourself On others On the environment
What is Culture Shock
Stress that cues you rely on to guide
your behavior are gone!
Your values are not valued by others
Feelings of anxiety, depression, or hostility
“Idealizing” how things were back home
Signs of Culture shock
Honeymoon– curious and excited to
learn more
Overwhelmed – Missing familiar cues to guide behavior. Feeling inadequate, blaming self
Reintegration - Begin picking up the new cues! Feeling annoyed with new culture
Unfolding in Stages
Balancing - Beginning to see both the
good and bad in both your home culture and your new culture
Increasing Comfort - Feeling comfortable and fluent in both cultures
Unfolding in Stages
Coping
Be patient with yourself
Learn some things about the culture:
HANDOUT
Reach out to others in the environment
Use Student Counseling Services
Phone: 309-438-3655
Free, Confidential
Ask for an INITIAL APPOINTMENT
Some paperwork, then meet with a counselor.
Group Therapy
Individual Counseling
Brief Structured groups for Meditation, Anxiety, Depression