I was excited to get out of my comfort zone, meet new people, see new sights, try new food, and most of all, experience a new culture in one of the best cities in the world., However, culture shock has hit me since starting the semester, here are some cultural differences that tripped me up: Saying "toilet" instead of "restroom."
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/03/06/adjusting-to-life-in-londonCEA: What helped you adjust to reverse culture shock and deal with re-entry?, Writing is what helped me make it through reverse culture shock and re-entry then, and it’s what continues to help me now.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/02/27/travel-is-a-constant-in-my-life-part-1CEA Dinner Party It Will be a Culture Shock The culture of Barcelona is different from American culture when it comes to non-personal communication and their idea of personal space and time., In America these mannerisms could be seen as rude but in Barcelona that is normal and part of their culture., Barcelona is a beautiful city with amazing food, people, culture, and exhibits, as long as you stay safe you are going to have an amazing time!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/02/09/7-things-african-american-students-should-know-when-traveling-to-barcelonaExperiencing the Art Culture Shock A few weeks in, I noticed how different living in Costa Rica was from living in the United States., After a week or so passed I realized how lucky I was to be able to fully immerse myself in a new culture, meet new people, and enhance my Spanish speaking abilities., Experiencing the Culture Wondering where the time went?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/01/25/how-does-it-feel-to-study-abroadCulture shock is very real, don’t be scared.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/01/18/advice-from-a-tica-alumniThese were some of the best experiences of my life, studying in a classroom where I could hear multiple accents, catapulting my career, immersing myself in European culture., Now that you have a full-time job and a routine, travelling can be a shock to your system.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/12/19/how-to-travel-as-an-adult-post-study-abroadThere are so many unknown aspects of going abroad, and not many things you can prepare for, whether it's a culture shock or even what to pack in your suitcase., You get to learn the culture by not always being prepared., And the culture is beautiful My personal outlook has changed a lot being abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/12/13/choosing-cea-madridI walked in and immediately felt culture shock because I could only speak a little Spanish.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/12/09/leaving-your-heart-(or-appendix)-in-madridIt is sometimes inevitable for our students to experience culture shock and feel homesick.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/11/13/don't-say-bye-yetPreparing for such a culture shock isn't exactly simple either because you never know what to expect.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/10/06/first-few-days-as-a-madrileñaHowever, while packing your cutest outfits from back home, it is important to remember that you will be in a different country with a unique culture and fashion trends that you should be aware of., The culture shock is real, so here is a brief list to help you to understand what cultural differences to anticipate in your first weeks abroad., It is evident that fashion and presentation are highly valued so if you are looking to fully immerse yourself in the European culture, shop like a local at affordable European stores such as Zara and Mango.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/09/28/living-like-a-local-5-tips-for-arriving-in-barcelonaIt was high school Spanish class that really made me intrigued with Spain and the rich culture it has to offer., I am of Puerto Rican and Cuban-Lebanese decent so I grew up with the culture, language and food of my people., They say when you are surrounded by the environment and culture, you assimilate easily and start living as the people there do., I chose Spain because as I stated before it intrigued me when I learned about its history and culture., I am not going to lie though and say there was not some form of culture shock, trust me there was, but these obstacles helped me to understand people a little bit better and what makes us so unique.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/09/28/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-monthAfter studying abroad in Germany, you are sure to experience some reverse culture shock when getting settled back into life in the United States., After your experience abroad, you will have many more question about your own culture and why things are the way that they are., But this is the point of study abroad – to teach you about a new way of life and then to make you think about your own culture and what makes you a part of it., Reverse Culture Shock
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/08/03/reverse-culture-shockShow us your transition into [insert host country] culture?, Culture Shock Reflect upon your most memorable/challenging/funny/interesting/etc. cultural barrier situation you’ve experienced in your time abroad thus far, and how you worked your way through it., Show them in their natural element and what makes them quintessentially [host culture].
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/08/03/photographer-topic-listThere is in general a sense of pride in Argentine culture., What is an important part of the history/culture that you find students aren’t aware of before they arrive?, We always tell students when they come that of course the instructors will tell you what goes into the exam and give out mock questions or mock tests to prepare you, but they still find the criteria a little bit shocking.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/07/27/interview-with-the-cea-buenos-aires-staffWhen I came back to the states, reverse culture shock hit very hard, the first week of jet lag didn’t help much either.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/06/15/the-excitement-of-being-an-ambassadorOne of my roommates and I went together, and we were shocked to learn how many different kinds of volunteer positions were available., I was excited to learn about unique ways to get more immersed in the culture and meet local people.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/03/28/volunteer-while-you're-hereThere are plenty of ups and downs throughout the experience; such as dealing with culture shock, homesickness, loneliness, or even being stressed out using google translate for everything in the grocery store.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/03/25/how-studying-abroad-changed-my-lifeAfter meeting each other, we talked about how real reverse culture shock is and it was nice to have a very honest and open conversation about it with other people who understood.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/03/25/my-lfa-experienceBefore I came, I knew I would experience a type of "culture shock" with customs that are very different from mine in the US., The second strange culture shock has been the time change., Culture Shocks in Madrid
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