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My Experience Studying Abroad as an Asian American - Prague
I couldn’t help but notice immediately how different we all were when it came to style, slang, and culture., The Czech environment, however, was the biggest culture shock for me.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/05/08/my-experience-studying-abroad-as-an-asian-american-pragueI 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-experienceBehind the Scenes: CEA Alumni Relations Associate
I want to provide support for our Ambassadors and Alumni while they experience re-entry culture shock and are adjusting back to life in the states.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/01/28/behind-the-scenes-cea-alumni-relations-associateHomesickness: From "BEST DAY EVER" to "I'm Going to Ugly Cry For Two Hours"
For me culture shock and homesickness were like a one-two punch to the gut.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/09/17/homesickness-from-best-day-ever-to-i'm-going-to-ugly-cry-for-two-hoursHow to Spend Time with Family and Friends When They Visit You Abroad
My family visited early into the semester, but late enough for me to be able to plan a wonderful trip for them to experience all the culture of Florence and other regions of Italy!, We also tried the cheese plate that was shockingly fresh, as well as the ribollita, a traditional vegetable bread soup that was fantastic., There are hundreds of paintings and sculptures to fill you with history and culture for a few hours of your day!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/04/20/how-to-spend-time-with-family-and-friends-when-they-visit-you-abroadInside the London School System
It is a fantastic place full of so many different cultures that seem to add a bit to your culture shock, but also your understanding.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/03/05/inside-the-london-school-system5 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-spaniardHard, 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-ambassador8 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-ambassadorHow to Survive Your First Week Abroad
There’s jet lag, culture shock, language barriers, and just the fact that you’re trying to learn how to navigate around a new city., During orientation week, you’ll be trying to make connections to your own culture and customs, rather than accept the differences.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/02/16/how-to-survive-your-first-week-abroadThe Importance of Being Black and Going Abroad
Through their research, they found that African Americans spend about $63 billion in travel per year and were shocked that they rarely saw representation., While studying in Paris, I was shocked to see that in certain arrondissements, (the French word for what could translate to "districts") the African population was much more dominant., In these parts of the city, you would find quite a few products unique to African culture., There's no question that Africans and people of color, are major contributors to the culture of any community., You will be shocked to find that everywhere in the world, people of color always pushed through to create a difference.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/02/20/the-importance-of-being-black-and-going-abroadFrom 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'What 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-studentA 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-granadaThis CEA Excursion Morocc'ed My World
If just walking around the city and talking to these students weren’t already a culture shock, so was eating the food since my group and I ate it “wrong.”
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/12/01/this-cea-excursion-morocc'ed-my-worldPacking Tips: French Riviera Fashion in the Eyes of a Sweatpants Fanatic
Boy was I in for a shock on my first day of school in France… not a Lululemon logo in sight., Do your research to make sure you embrace and don’t offend the culture you are stepping into – but stay true to yourself and the clothing you feel will best complement the experience abroad you are seeking.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/09/27/packing-tips-french-riviera-fashion-in-the-eyes-of-a-sweatpants-fanaticStudent Life: What Costa Rica Offers American Students
Bhumi uncovers the uniqueness and opportunity available to study abroad students as they explore the "pura vida" culture: Bhumi (left) with CEA San Jose Spring 2016 student, learning about the organic production, local culture, history, development and types of chocolate at Sibu, Costa Rica's premier artisan chocolate company., We sink into a complete culture shock when we travel to a country with a different functional lifestyle., The allure of Costa Rica for many American students can be attributed to numerous elements including: richness of nature, profound culture, diversity of academics, and depth of adventure., Not only can the students gain an understanding of the academics, but they are able to obtain a first-hand exposure through the pura vida culture.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/06/21/student-life-what-costa-rica-offers-american-studentsStory 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-redefinedTips for Easing The Transition of Returning Home
If you find yourself struggling with reverse culture shock, give this tried-and-true advice a go. 1.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/03/18/tips-for-easing-the-transition-of-returning-homeWe learn a bit each day.
These are stories of language barriers, of culture shock, and of the little triumphs found along the way.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/01/23/we-learn-a-bit-each-dayMUST-READ BLOGS
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