Tiros WI *RACTICI Read the article below carefully and slowly to fully understand tt Completing the vocabulary table below will help you: Overcoming culture shock Denis Odera, from Kenya is a third year student at the University of Portsmouth studying Computer Games Enterprise Moving to a different area for your studies can be very difficult, especially if it's location that you have never been to before. Many questions may go through your mind regarding your studies, your social life or even how you will begin to get around Immediately after you Gomie to Contact with a new environment, chances are you ‘willbe hit with culture shock. ‘This blog post will share some of my own past experiences of culture shock and offer ‘you some suggestions on how to overcome it and adjust to life as a new university student in the UK. Suggestion #1 - Be open-minded When I first arrived at university, [came ina few weeks late due to some fight issues. Thad never been to the UK before and I was extremely scared; everything seemed different. Culture shock was inevitable as I found it difficult to adjust to different aspects of UK society. Language, accents, tiatinertsMis and even the food caught me off guard to start with. One of the mast effective ways to overcome culture shock is to try and be open- minded. Treat everything new as a chance to gain knowledge about the culture. Not only does this make it easier to deal with, but you may also find certain "you may like. Turn the shock into a learning experience or even treat it like an adventure, because to be honest, that’s what itis! Suggestion #2 - Ask questions Since I was a new international student, my biggest fear was eae emongsts completely different culture. Unfortunately, this led to me keeping to Tayscaninot really doming to terms with my new sdrfoundings. If there is one thing I wish I did more of, it would be asking questions. University fe can be dificult from the You'd be surprised hiow beginning and majority of the people around you know th: much people will be willing to help you. Ifyou don't ask any questions, you're not going to get any answers. 43 ~ Make friends and establish connections ‘Suggestion people around you. This f ‘ock has less of an effect if you are with ly better if you are alongside other students also in the same boat, as you ds in university is very important, Jay a big part of your university Culture sh particular ugh the process together Making frien as those friendships fh nove that you are not the only one going through es it easier to deal with but also goes a at wil benefit your university experience can go thr: especially at the beginnin : i a experience. It is a huge reli culture shock. Making friends not only mal Jong way in improving, your social skills th asa whole. chat hin 4 - Embrace your’ ‘own culture Suggestion # is filled with students of differe ‘The University int cultures and backgrounds. In some cases, some cultures may have certain similarities with others. Do not shy away from things such as your hobbies, the your own culture as people may find an interest in foods you eat. the languages you speak and much more. Adjust ne to university life is, 2a big step in your future career plans yourself. It is definitely not easy dealing wit there are people always avall advisors and support on cam] dreams te best way €9 00/510 just, an 7 culture shock, but ts important f° know thay le to help you. Your university will have stden, al i pus. You can always go/turm to them for advice. VOCABULARY TABLE No | Vocabulary Meaning/Example a 1 | come into | tobeina place where you meet someone or experience somthin contact wth | (tase) - fac eovahig BP Oe TB ke cael | NAD come ie confine atl hee! plant 2 | mannerism | something that person does repeatedly with their face, hands, ‘msnori2am/ | voice, and that they may not realize they are doing (nown) ee Cabot sed es ti gf tote very change emore rant 3 | open-finded | willing to consider ideas and opinions that are new or different Jeundedl} your own (adj) Gms Ex: ees Hse dogs tnd viral fen Ee se deys hand fb roore opined att al rahi 4 | Catchsb off | to@Grpris® someone by doing something that they are not guard’ —_| expecting or ready for (phrase) Hac The nnut cought er of qual Aheduln bres ich say 5. | Goalong way tobe very helpful fidiom) Tee doing | Ex: the may rated will goa foward someting | tanta bala midi Sere ee 6 | embrace | toaccept something enthusiastically (verb) bras | Nm [Oh | This an opprtuntly Rat he uml brow 13