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From Studying Abroad in Florence to Debuting on 'Shark Tank'
Growing up in an Italian family, I was already in love with the culture, the art, and – of course – the food., I was shocked to find the CEA study center was right in the middle of town, only minutes walking distance from almost every major attraction Florence has to offer., I experienced a whole new way of living... a culture that is completely different than how we live in America, focused vastly more on quality than quantity.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/03/26/from-studying-abroad-in-florence-to-debuting-on-'shark-tank'Studying Abroad in 2021: My First Few Days in Barcelona
The desire to enjoy a nice meal and glass of wine at the beach during sunset is consistent between Santa Cruz, California AND Barcelona, Spain… shocker!, I am just feeling so in awe that this life exists and that I am blessed to experience this culture so deeply, even if it is crazy and for sure out of my comfort zone.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/01/22/studying-abroad-in-2021-my-first-few-days-in-barcelonaStudy Abroad Reflection: One Year Later
Adversity I faced: There are certain challenges one expects to overcome when studying abroad: culture shock, speaking a new language, different educational system – however, thinking back one year later, the biggest adversity I faced abroad was one I never imagined: a pandemic!, After being sent home, I felt every emotion imaginable: anger, depression, longing, reverse culture shock... the list does not end.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/01/21/study-abroad-reflection-one-year-laterCulture Shock: What No One Tells You Before Going Abroad
Before going abroad, someone somewhere probably has mentioned something about culture shock., This excitement, or “honeymoon phase,” lasted about two days, before culture shock sank in., Culture shock affects everyone differently and at different times, but it is important to acknowledge that your feelings are 100% normal and you are not the first, nor will you be the last, to experience culture shock., Wait it out My biggest piece of advice when dealing with culture shock is to wait it out., The feelings of culture shock quickly went away, and I started having the time of my life., Culture Shock: What No One Tells You Before Going Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/10/23/culture-shock-what-no-one-tells-you-before-going-abroad21 Reasons to Study Abroad with CEA in 2021
Each country/city/culture has their own unique celebrations that you don't want to miss!, Any study abroad program experience comes with an adjustment period and at least a few stages of culture shock, but your new destination will soon start to feel like a second home. 16., You will gain a deeper understanding of your own home culture when you´re immersed in a foreign culture. 19.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/10/15/21-reasons-to-study-abroad-with-cea-in-202110 Benefits of Studying Abroad: An Alumna's Perspective
Experience a new culture: Studying abroad is one of the best ways I can think of to immerse yourself in a new culture, whether it be living with a local family, trying local cuisine or celebrating national holidays., Studying abroad gave me a love for for a new unique culture, while deepening my appreciation for my own. 2., Culture shock is real.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/09/29/10-benefits-of-studying-abroad-an-alumna's-perspectiveHow to Make the Most of Your Virtual Internship: A Path to Success
Of course, it’s important to learn your supervisor’s communication style, which might differ from yours as a result of culture (see: virtual culture shock) and preference, to make sure you’re asking questions at the appropriate time and in a professional manner., In a virtual internship setting, it’s even more important to remain accountable and hold yourself to deadlines, make sure you’re staying on task, and integrate into the company culture.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/07/07/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-virtual-internship-a-path-to-successThe Reality of Virtual Culture Shock
If you’ve studied abroad or are familiar with the concept, chances are, you’ve heard the term “culture shock” before., Culture shock refers to the disorientation you experience when you’re subjected to a new culture., When I studied abroad in Granada, Spain, I definitely experienced an element of culture shock., I experienced “culture shock” all over again., Virtual culture shock was hard to process at first., The Reality of Virtual Culture Shock
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/07/03/the-reality-of-virtual-culture-shockAdjusting to Life After Studying Abroad
But it’s especially tricky if you’ve gone for a semester or a year, getting used to a new time zone, a new language, a new apartment, and a whole new culture., But the same culture shock you experienced when you first touched the warm Mediterranean sand on the Greek coast has a reversal effect: re-entry shock is real, but definitely possible to minimize with some of these tips., Don’t fight the reverse culture shock You’ll feel the re-entry shock coming, so you’ll have to embrace it., But re-entry shock goes beyond that., It’s hard to describe in words exactly what re-entry shock is; it’s different for everyone.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/05/05/adjusting-to-life-after-studying-abroadHow to Make Friends While Studying Abroad
I was not familiar with Italian culture, nor did I know the language., I thought that school would be easy and the culture shock would not have affected me as much as it did.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/01/29/how-to-make-friends-while-studying-abroadWhy 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-semesterA 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-granadaOvercoming Language Barriers in Spain
Hoping to avoid some of the extreme culture shock that would come with living in a place with vastly different living conditions for my first real experience outside the U.S., I narrowed it down to a European country., In a foreign country, there are countless opportunities to practice language learning, and making a point to speak it every single day will not only be crucial in your language development, but will also allow you to feel like you are more integrated into the culture you're surrounded by., This exposure to diversity has not only fortified my appreciation for human culture and creativity, but has also made me confident that I can travel, survive, and thrive in many more environments than I had previously imagined.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/12/20/overcoming-language-barriers-in-spainFinding Comfort at La Prensa in Seville
All my years of Spanish couldn’t have prepared me for the confusing accent, the culture shock or the feeling of loneliness that comes with suddenly moving away from everyone you know for a few months.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/11/26/finding-comfort-at-la-prensa-in-sevilleStudying Abroad as a Latina First-Generation College Student
After spending two months living in Alicante, I have learned a lot about myself as well as the culture., I have also found similarities within my Dominican culture, especially la hora de la siesta., I did experience some culture shock, specifically in regards to what defines one’s personal space here in Spain.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/11/07/studying-abroad-as-a-latina-first-generation-college-studentMy Journey: Studying Abroad as a First-Generation College Student
As shocking as it may be, I wanted to go somewhere completely different., And studying abroad showed me that no matter your culture, ethnicity, race, or place of birth, everyone deserves respect and an opportunity to grow.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/11/06/my-journey-studying-abroad-as-a-first-generation-college-studentI Promise It Gets Better: My Granada Study Abroad Experience
Will I be the only one who experiences this so-called 'culture shock?’
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/10/23/i-promise-it-gets-better-my-granada-study-abroad-experienceHard, 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.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/10/01/hard-but-easy-decisions-as-a-study-abroad-student-onsite-ambassadorSmall Town, Big Memories: Studying Abroad in the French Riviera
This town offered an authentic feel of French culture with locals who were welcoming., Meanwhile, in a smaller town, everything you will need is within walking distance, making it easy to get a hang of things and not feel as much of the impact of culture shock., Living in a smaller town definitely made culture shock very real.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/08/15/small-town-big-memories-studying-abroad-in-the-french-rivieraMy Journey Through Culture Shock & Homesickness
Because I wanted to do this trip for so long, I believed that I was going to be immune to culture shock and homesickness, but boy I was wrong., However, it was especially bad because both the culture shock and homesickness hit me in one night., After the semester was over, I had to go through the much-talked-about reverse culture shock (yet I again felt doubtful it was going to happen) of being back in my hometown., I was not going to get culture shock or experience homesickness., I only have a few weeks left here, and I know beyond a doubt that I will have to go through culture shock of living and working in the U.S. again -- but at least I know how to handle that., My Journey Through Culture Shock & Homesickness
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