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My Transition to Spain: Culture Shocks, Adjustments and More!
I am sure some of my other habits may still cause me to stick out like a red thumb among the Sevilla streets, but these simple changes have helped me adapt to the culture and life here bit by bit., My Transition to Spain: Culture Shocks, Adjustments and More!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/06/16/my-transition-to-spain-culture-shocks-adjustments-and-more!The Return to America: Overcoming Reverse Culture Shock
It's crazy how I could experience just as severe of culture shock returning to a country I have lived in my whole life as I did in the place I lived in for just three months., The Return to America: Overcoming Reverse Culture Shock
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/09/23/the-return-to-america-overcoming-reverse-culture-shockThe US Presidential Election Hits Home for a CEA Barcelona Student
Barcelona is Precious’ first experience outside the US and she has enthusiastically embraced her new culture., “When I first arrived, I experienced extreme culture shock., It seemed like no one spoke English, but I’ve soon learned to love almost everything about Spanish culture, the food, the dancing, the beaches, the architecture, the historical sites and especially Gaudí.”, I particularly enjoy the Media and Politics course, because back home we don’t compare both media and political systems, and my Spanish Civilization and Culture has taught me a lot about the history and different religions of Spain.”, A new President, new culture and new language all in one semester: not bad for your first experience of study abroad!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2008/12/08/the-us-presidential-election-hits-home-for-a-cea-barcelona-studentWhy it is OK to Feel Homesick for Your Host Country
But what I wasn’t prepared for was the reverse culture shock I experienced when I returned home., It means that you embraced every second of your time abroad and you engrossed yourself in the culture., Don’t think of reverse culture shock as a bad thing., So, here is some advice: First and foremost, be prepared for reverse culture shock., Just remember, when you’re feeling that reverse culture shock, it means you had an adventure worth missing.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/03/09/why-it-is-ok-to-feel-homesick-for-your-host-countryMy Take on the French Cultural Experience and Studying Abroad
How does CEA CAPA connect with French Culture?, After we arrived in France, CEA CAPA explained what culture shock is., Culture shock is the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone when they’re suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes., These CEA CAPA excursions broadened my understanding of the French language, cuisine, and lifestyle which all contributed to their culture., The Culture What was it like being in a small French city compared to a major one like Paris?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/01/02/my-take-on-the-french-cultural-experience-and-studying-abroadBroadening Your Horizons While Abroad
In Rome, anyone can see there is a very strong Italian culture., Meeting Italians and spending time with them has helped me immerse myself into the Italian culture., It was a shock to me as an American student to be fully immersed in the Italian culture of young people as quickly as I was, but I enjoyed it tremendously., It has been a pleasure to get an inside look of Italian culture., Do something that will encourage you to fully learn the culture of the place you’re staying.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/06/04/broadening-your-horizons-while-abroadA Cultural Exchange while Studying Abroad in Granada, Spain
Exploring Granada’s Captivating Culture During a Study Abroad Semester When studying abroad it was clear that I would come back with new academic knowledge, but I did not know that I would come back intimately familiar with a new culture, a new way of life., We often hear about culture shock when talking about living in a new place, but it is important to highlight the cultural appreciation that happens at the same time., Throughout this photo set, I showcase different holidays and moments from my time in Spain in which I got to share my culture and observe the culture of those around me., The Spanish culture values people over products in every aspect of life., This building stood strong as one dominant culture gave way to another.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/09/17/a-cultural-exchange-while-studying-abroad-in-granada--spain7 Glimpses of Andalusia, Spain
As it is approaching the end of the semester, I am already feeling nostalgic for Granada's rich culture., It was refreshing to see such a change in culture, being only an hour outside of Granada., Alpujarras (the village of Bubion) Like Jaen, it was a shock to see such a change in culture here in the village of Bubion., It taught me a lot about being fresh with culture., This perfectly captures the open and warm culture of Spain.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/12/27/7-glimpses-of-andalusia-spainYear Abroad CEA - Photo Blog
I had only traveled abroad a couple of times before this, but I never stayed anywhere long enough to be able to really immerse myself into the culture and try to live like the locals do., However, the first thing I experienced when arriving in Paris wasn’t the food or the better way of life I assumed I would find; it was culture shock., Understanding culture shock is talked about in Anthropology classes as being a good first tool to use when in an unfamiliar situation or culture, but I wasn’t prepared for the real thing., The first couple of weeks of being abroad, I found myself sinking quickly into culture shock and homesickness., Soon, I got into the swing of things, and the feeling of culture shock faded.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/07/15/year-abroad-cea---photo-blogWhy Study Abroad for a Semester?
One of the first benefits I found in studying abroad in France for an entire semester was my integration into the culture., Let’s face it: we all have culture shock when we are in a new place on our own., Had we just been there for a little bit, it would have been hard to fully live the French culture, and on top of that, our program had the opportunity to experience more than one season and multiple holiday events with the French making it feel like we really lived the French life., Whether it’s the culture, the amount you grow, the traveling you do, or something else, being abroad for a semester is an amazing opportunity.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/01/03/why-study-abroad-for-a-semesterIt's Not Goodbye, it's Sevilla Later
Study abroad opens your mind to a whole new world, one of beauty, culture, adventure, love, friendship and even a little fear., I worried I wouldn’t make friends, that I would be homesick, that the culture shock would be too much for me., I adapted to the Spanish culture and stopped worrying about time., A period where the culture shock becomes overwhelming and all you want is someone to speak English to and a chipotle burrito., I have made lifelong friends – ones that share the same need to explore and travel, that love to read, eat exotic foods and become immersed in another culture.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/01/05/it's-not-goodbye-it's-sevilla-laterFinding My Home Away From Home in London
Culture Shock and Reverse Culture Shock When preparing to study abroad, my classmates and I were warned that we would experience culture shock., While everyone's experience is different, I personally don't feel like I experienced culture shock when coming to London., I know for a fact that I will experience that culture shock going back., I recommend everyone study abroad if given the opportunity, because it does challenge you every day to become a better you through classes, internship opportunities, and the culture overall.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/12/06/finding-my-home-away-from-home-in-londonA Weekend in Morocco with CEA Granada
We were about to experience a whole new culture., This was a clear culture shock for many people, and it made me feel devastated that there is such a significant social-class separation., It was absolutely amazing and fulfilling to not only see but to experience another culture so far from home., Not only is the city beautiful to look at -- the culture is also so beautiful., This stands out to me as an important and beautiful part of Moroccan culture.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/12/23/a-weekend-in-morocco-with-cea-granadaWhat It’s Like Studying Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
Missing out on experiencing Barcelona’s abundant culture in the confinement of a windowless classroom?, My Food & Culture class also met in a kitchen on a Tuesday evening to split into groups and each cook a different typical Catalan tapa from scratch., Tapas workshop with my Food & Culture in Spain class., Instructors at CEA CAPA are resources for all questions—my Food & Culture professor gave us tons of restaurant recommendations in the area!, Key Takeaways Studying abroad comes with many necessary adjustments and culture shock—even when it comes to studying!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/06/18/what-its-like-studying-abroad-in-barcelona-spainCommon Study Abroad Questions
It covers everything from culture shock to monthly expenses!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/01/19/common-study-abroad-questionsAlumni Spotlight: Anna Wojciechowski - Aix-en-Provence, Paris, and Dublin
Hip Hip Hure: The Joys and Culture Shocks of Studying Abroad – Hure is the boulangerie not far from the CEA Center in Paris and is a place where I had a lot of time to think and reflect on my program experiences., DID YOU EXPERIENCE CULTURE/REVERSE CULTURE SHOCK, AND IF SO, HOW DID YOU COMBAT IT?, The biggest culture shock and reverse culture shock was adjusting my diet as I transitioned between countries.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/10/10/alumni-spotlight-anna-wojciechowski---aix-en-provence-paris-and-dublinClemson and SKEMA: Two Very Different Worlds
One thing I did not realize was going to be a bit of a culture shock was the difference between my school back home and SKEMA Business School in the French Riviera., While I have always been aware of some shortcomings that my U.S. university has had with diversity, I didn't expect to be as culture-shocked as I was to spend a semester going to a diverse international school.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/03/12/clemson-and-skema-two-very-different-worldsFrom a Semester in Prague to an Alumni Ambassador
The first day I got back, I needed to go to the DMV to get a new driver’s license, leaving me extremely overwhelmed and not used to the New York culture and aggressiveness., Reverse culture shock was definitely real!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/12/06/from-semester-prague-to-abroad-ambassador3 Tips to Meeting Locals Abroad
By meeting locals and other American students, I was able to get out of my comfort zone but still share in some of the “culture shock” moments with my new American friends., Most of the time, they’ll be just as curious about American culture as you are about their culture., Wherever study abroad takes you, there’s no better way to learn about a different culture than hearing about it from the locals themselves.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/03/24/3-tips-to-meeting-locals-abroadHard, but Easy Decisions as a Study Abroad Student & Onsite Ambassador
It was also about making sure my financial aid applied, securing multiple scholarships, and readying myself for culture shock., It seemed that I was going through more culture shock with the group of students I studied with than with the local culture., With the amazing support from the CEA staff, I’m able to add my own spin to assigned work and take on projects I haven’t done before, all while remembering the joys of learning a different language and culture.
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