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Culture Shock and its

Effects

Settling In .
How are you feeling?
Everything is fantastic because you are
overseas? Take a reality check!!!!
Examine your expectations:

* What did you expect?

* Was this reasonable?

Culture shock
Cultural shock:
is a normal reaction when we are
confronted with unfamiliar
surroundings and environment

Symptoms of Culture Shock

Boredom
Homesickness
Withdrawal
Excessive Sleep
Compulsive eating/drinking
Irritability
Frustration with new ways of doing things

The Process of Adjustment

Source: AusAID

Solutions
Coping with Culture Shock:
The first step in coping with culture shock is just
knowing WHAT IT IS?
During your stay in Queensland, remember to look
for any signs and take it seriously.
But remember it is a NORMAL reaction to life in a
new country.

More Solutions
There are other ways in which you can cope:

Get to know the host culture and your host family

Dont expect everything to be perfect
Have an open mind
Talk about it with staff at school or your host family
Participate
Keep in touch
Keep mentally and
physically fit

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