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Practices that Help with Mental Health & Wellbeing Abroad
Daily Practices that Help with Homesickness and Culture Shock Moving to a new country to study abroad can feel incredibly daunting, and upon arrival, you may feel the effects of homesickness and/or cultural adjustment., As a U.S. student studying abroad in Florence , I have experienced feelings of homesickness and culture shock but also used these four accessible practices to limit their effects: 1.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/11/10/practices-that-help-with-mental-health-wellbeing-abroad7 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-spainResearching Your City for What to Expect
The sooner you educate yourself about your destination, the easier it is to react smoothly to the infamous culture shock., In educating myself, here are the five areas I focused on gathering information about: Social life Social “issues” (I use the word “issue” sensitively in understanding the diverse interpretations of what an “issue” is within a certain culture) Colloquial expressions/dialect special to the location Usual ways of dress Living in that location as a racial minority/LGBTQ/female When addressing these topics, don't just refer to ONE site., Definitions of harassment are different in each culture, and what is interpreted as sexual harassment in one country might not be the same in another., Be aware of the social “cues” of your destination— how your actions/words might be interpreted in a different culture AND how that culture uses their actions/words toward you., I only warn of the importance of recognizing a cultural difference vs. judging/criticizing that culture and believing what your society has taught you is “better.”
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/12/06/researching-your-city-for-what-to-expectMy Arrival in Alicante: First Impressions
After dinner, CEA handed out our schedules and talked about some of the differences we would experience and how it could cause some culture shock.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/06/13/my-arrival-in-alicante-first-impressionsA Weekend in Nicaragua
The Culture!, The first thing that shocked me in Nicaragua was the liveliness of the streets and the people., So if you’re thinking of taking a weekend trip out of Costa Rica, I would definitely recommend spending a few days in Nicaragua and taking in the culture, getting to know the people, all on the cheap.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/04/03/a-weekend-in-nicaraguaMy Trip to Morocco: Why You Should Go Outside Europe While Studying Abroad in Barcelona
As someone who is fascinated by the relationship between culture and geography, seeing such an abrupt transition of cultures after traveling such a small distance was truly astonishing., However, traveling to Morocco is not without challenges, as the vastly different culture in comparison to Europe and the United States can be a hard adjustment for many., This is a culture shock that many Westerners experience when traveling outside Europe or North America and is often a source of frustration.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/12/17/morocco-why-you-should-go-outside-europe-while-studying-abroad-in-barcelonaIt's the Little Things
I grew up in a small town outside of Chicago and attend college in an even smaller town in Ohio, so my first few days in Barcelona were filled with culture shock in more ways than one.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/09/26/it's-the-little-thingsAlumni 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-dublinConnecting 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-graduation21 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 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-20219 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-ricaHow Studying Abroad in Dublin Opened Doors for Me
I learned how to be culturally conscious, saw how other people lived in the world, and functioned in a company with a radically different work culture than what I had known in the U.S., Although I would never renege on going to Ireland, I had originally considering going to Vietnam instead, and my parents convinced me to go to Europe, saying it would be less of a culture shock.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/10/19/how-studying-abroad-in-dublin-opened-doors-for-meMy LFA Experience
After 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-experienceWhy 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-countryAdjusting To Life In London
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-londonSmall 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-parisTraveling Solo While Studying Abroad
There are new experiences to witness, culture shocks to encounter, and a lifetime of memories ahead., I enjoyed the freedom of walking miles to go to a grocery store for the cultural shock that I was waiting to witness.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/03/07/traveling-solo-while-studying-abroad7 Things African American Students Should Know When Traveling to Barcelona
CEA 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-barcelonaExperiences with Homesickness and Tips to Cure It!
Before even coming to Spain, I prepared myself for the homesickness and culture shock everyone assured me would strike at some point during my first weeks in Granada., As the weeks went by, however, I became more and more comfortable in my new city and absolutely enamored by the Spanish culture.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/06/13/experiences-with-homesickness-and-tips-to-cure-it!How 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-abroadMUST-READ BLOGS
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