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It'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-later5 Signs You're Becoming a Spaniard
They warned us about culture shock before we got here., We knew we’d go through the phases of adjusting to a new culture., It’s just one of the ways that the culture feels more relaxed here., I guess that’s a sign I’m recovering from the culture shock.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/11/28/5-signs-you're-becoming-a-spaniardStory Time Redefined
This was a wonderful opportunity not only to engage with the culture and people of Buenos Aires more, but also to give back to the city that has welcomed me with open arms., Apparently, hearing English being spoken by actual “gringas” is somewhat of an odd commodity because the first few words out of our mouths were met with shock and awe, but as we began to read all of that changed.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/11/12/story-time-redefinedTwo Brothers, Two Cities: Finding Identity Through Study Abroad
The culture shock of a European city--alcohol sales, public displays of affection, and Caucasian people--was an adjustment for him., I tried to ease his difficulty with reverse culture shock.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/07/10/two-brothers-two-cities-finding-identity-through-study-abroad8 Reasons You Should be a CEA Alumni Ambassador
Not only did the program assist me with reentry culture shock, but my position as an Ambassador additionally aided me in discovering a new future career path., I started to think more globally, which came easy since I was submersed in such a different culture.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/06/30/8-reasons-you-should-be-a-cea-alumni-ambassador4 Spain Study Abroad Takeaways
Coming from two very different backgrounds, I had always been interested in learning about cultures, but had no idea how much culture and history there was to be discovered in the streets of my new city, Seville, as well as the other European cities I visited., Also, a person’s culture allows you to understand that person on a deeper level., If you love culture, try traveling to a place you never thought you would have the chance to visit., I had the most culture shock when getting off the ferry in Morocco.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/06/16/4-spain-study-abroad-takeaways5 Reasons to Study + Intern Abroad
You’ve immediately established a few things: You aren’t afraid of trying new things and you know more than just your home culture., Some people are too comfortable at home, but I can assure you that culture shock doesn’t last long.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/06/10/5-reasons-to-study-intern-abroadCEA Alicante On-site Ambassador: Study Abroad From the Other Side
It didn’t take long to recognize the culture shock overcoming and confusing the new students., It was funny and interesting for me to observe the process this time because of how familiar I am now with the Spanish culture., The first night is always the most shocking for students.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/05/28/cea-alicante-on-site-ambassador-study-abroad-from-the-other-side9 Cultural Things to Know Before Studying Abroad in Costa Rica
Researching and learning about a country’s culture, habits and norms before going is key to having an easier transition to your new home and can lessen the blow of this thing they call culture shock., That’s why I’m going to list nine things about Costa Rica’s culture that you should know when studying abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/04/01/9-cultural-things-to-know-before-studying-abroad-in-costa-ricaWhat Does Culture Immersion Mean?
One of the biggest reasons many study abroad is the culture., But for those who maybe have never been abroad, or haven't had the chance to so intimately experience the customs, ideas, and behavior of another people, the word "culture" casts a wide net., The lack of color on the streets may have been my first experience of culture shock., There are so many more idiosyncrasies I wish I could illustrate, so many quirks that make this culture so whimsically charming., But that is exactly what it means to discover and experience a culture., What Does Culture Immersion Mean?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/03/29/what-does-culture-immersion-meanSmall Victories in Paris
Culture shock, a foreign language, jet lag...it's a lot to manage all at once!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/01/28/small-victories-in-parisAvoiding Homesickness on the French Riviera
Homesickness is just one of the symptoms of culture shock.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/01/14/avoiding-homesickness-on-the-french-rivieraFC Barcelona, Camp Nou and Soccer in Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is famous for many different aspects of its culture; the incredible food, the wonderful music, the impressive architecture, the beautiful beaches, and the rich Catalan history., For a Catalonian person the club is much more than just a sports team, it represents a huge part of their culture., We were shocked at how empty the stadium was (and how close are seats were) so close to the start of the game, but it seemed to miraculously fill up with just minutes to go.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/01/07/fc-barcelona-camp-nou-and-soccer-in-barcelona-spain9 Reflections from my Study Abroad Experience in Alicante
VISA My Spanish Language & Culture program was exactly 90 days long and so I technically didn't need a visa., CULTURE Culture shock might not mean much now but after leaving everything and everyone you've ever known and traveling to a place where you know no one is incredibly nerve racking!, You're having to undertake somewhat of a new identity and after the initial shock, you'll soon embrace your new Spanish identity., I'm that slightly reserved, private person that doesn't like to put her business out there, but when you are in the same lonely, culture-shocked boat as others, there is an instant bond that seems to connect you all, despite whether or not you would have ever become friends back home.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/12/30/9-reflections-from-my-study-abroad-experience-in-alicante7 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-spainWhat to Expect from Study Abroad: Inside the Head of a Student
But spending a semester living in the home of an unfamiliar family, in a foreign culture, and being unsure of the language has definitely been a bit of a culture shock.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/12/06/what-to-expect-from-study-abroad-inside-the-head-of-a-studentThe Parisian Mystique
From where I stand, this shows quite a lot about the relationship between the Parisian culture and how highly they hold the culture of art., It opens the doors to understanding a culture on a level that is so much deeper and profound than any other outlet., I was certainly shocked to discover a connection between the opening of this exhibition and just how much the Parisian mindset has changed within the past decade to adapt to modern concepts such as those embedded within the exhibit.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/11/14/the-parisian-mystiqueGrenoble's Graffiti
Everyone around me was speaking French, but the thing that was the most shocking for me was the graffiti., It’s a part of the city’s culture, it doesn’t take away from it.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/10/31/grenoble's-graffitiWhat I Wish Someone Told Me Before Coming to Florence
Unfortunately there’s nothing you can do but pray to the WiFi gods, so just prepare for that culture shock. 3) Grocery shopping will never be the same.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/10/22/what-i-wish-someone-told-me-before-coming-to-florenceItalian Immersion and Cultural Observations
To keep this blog from turning into an Italian lesson, which I would not want to subject to anyone, I want to talk about the Italian culture as I have observed from living in Rome., The culture shock and the language barrier here get easier everyday and become more and more part of our normal, usual life.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/10/22/italian-immersion-and-cultural-observations