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My First Impressions: Shanghai, China
Since I was not used to this back in the states it was a complete culture shock for me, but I figured that the best thing for me to do was to get out there and see what the city had to offer., I am truly happy I am living in this beautiful city filled with culture, fashion, technology, beautiful parks, exciting events and most important a city where it has open its doors to me and let me discover not only it's beauty, potential and growth but also the warmth and hospitality of the Chinese people.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/10/03/my-first-impressions-shanghai-chinaComing Home from Aix-en-Provence
It has been a month since returning to the USA, and it has been a whirlwind of emotions and trials trying to get used to my own culture again., I was told that I would feel like an outsider to my own culture– that I would have new insane superhuman hearing when it comes to conversations that are going on around me, and that I would feel like I just had the adventure of a lifetime and that through the adventure, I will see for the first time how profoundly it has changed my life., At first, it was just little things that threw me through the culture shock loop.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/07/17/coming-home-from-aix-en-provenceBroadening 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-abroadLife After Graduation - How Does Study Abroad Apply?
I'm not looking forward to the inevitable “reverse culture shock”, but as much as I don’t want to admit it, it's time to go home.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/05/28/life-after-graduation---how-does-study-abroad-applyConnecting Study Abroad in Rome to Life After Graduation
Culture shock is probably the first step to life change., In my personal experience, I found culture shock to be very personal.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/03/29/connecting-study-abroad-in-rome-to-life-after-graduationCEA MOJO in Paris Discusses Bringing Study Abroad With You
I wanted to go somewhere that I could learn a new culture and I wanted to go to a place where I could take the best photos., Learning about another culture can be shocking., Studying in France I’ve learned more about culture then just shopping.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2012/11/02/cea-mojo-in-paris-discusses-bringing-study-abroad-with-youPreparing for the Unknown
It helped me adapt to the Australian culture and helped me cope with culture shock.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2012/09/27/preparing-for-the-unknownSome tips
Also, if you’re anything like me, you like to blend into the local culture and dress like you’ve lived there your whole life., Yeah, everyone tells you this, but have you ever looked back at your old dairies and been shocked at how silly you were?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2012/05/14/some-tipsGranada, you have my heart.
Yes, I am thrilled to go back to the states to see my friends and family, because I have suffered quite a few bouts of homesickness in regards to them, but I also need to remind myself of the homesickness for Granada that I will experience upon my return, as well as the culture shock (yes, that’ll happen to me once I’m back home!).
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2012/05/08/granada-you-have-my-heartThe ABCs of Study Abroad
Consider cost, culture, language and comfort level., Have you researched the culture you're interested in?, This may come as a shock to some of you, but life happens after college.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2011/02/03/the-abcs-of-study-abroadStudy Abroad Student Shares Paris Experiences
The shocking thing is that only 3% of people actually follow through., When I arrived in Paris I definitely felt culture shock, especially since I didn’t know anyone., I am taking: • International Business • Fashion Marketing & Merchandising • Haute Couture in Paris: History of Style & Fashion • Oenology: The History, Culture & Business of Wine • French I recently went to La Defense which is the business district with my class for International Business, walked down Avenue Montaigne which has a bunch of designer clothing stores for Fashion Marketing & Merchandising, went to the Louvre museum for Haute Couture, had a wine tasting session in Oenology, and got a behind the scenes tour of a boulangerie with my French class.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2010/11/08/study-abroad-student-shares-paris-experiencesThe 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-student