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Making the Best of Your Schedule Abroad
When you're in a new environment and are left with taking in the culture shock and new routine, it can feel like a challenge deciding how to manage it all.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/03/15/making-the-best-of-your-schedule-abroadOh The Places I Have Gone
One of many reasons Morocco stole my heart was that it was the first time I felt a bit of a culture shock., I was so shocked at how fast the weekend and my time in Morocco had gone.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/11/16/oh-the-places-i-have-goneVolunteer While You're Here
One 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-hereStudying Abroad in 2021: My First Few Days in Barcelona
The desire to enjoy a nice meal and glass of wine at the beach during sunset is consistent between Santa Cruz, California AND Barcelona, Spain… shocker!, I am just feeling so in awe that this life exists and that I am blessed to experience this culture so deeply, even if it is crazy and for sure out of my comfort zone.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/01/22/studying-abroad-in-2021-my-first-few-days-in-barcelona4 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-takeawaysAdjusting to Life After Studying Abroad
But it’s especially tricky if you’ve gone for a semester or a year, getting used to a new time zone, a new language, a new apartment, and a whole new culture., But the same culture shock you experienced when you first touched the warm Mediterranean sand on the Greek coast has a reversal effect: re-entry shock is real, but definitely possible to minimize with some of these tips., Don’t fight the reverse culture shock You’ll feel the re-entry shock coming, so you’ll have to embrace it., But re-entry shock goes beyond that., Sure, dancing the kalamatianós in Athens with ten complete strangers is certainly a moment that can’t be replaced, but there’s something unbelievably comforting about building new memories with the people in your community — the people who left the old country and would love to tell you all about the best parts of their culture.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/05/05/adjusting-to-life-after-studying-abroadThe Realities of Returning Home from Study Abroad
It's common to experience reverse culture shock or when you struggle adjusting back into your home culture., It’s crazy to think that you can spend your entire life in one culture and quickly become used to a very different culture in just a few weeks or months., Look at the positives, like how lucky you are to have experienced a culture different from your own firsthand. 2.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/02/21/the-realities-of-returning-home-from-study-abroadIt'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 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-abroadInterning a Different Country, What to Expect!
Not only did I have to adjust to the culture shock of being in a different country, nobody talks about the difficulty of working in an entirely different business culture., As a student abroad, you represent our American culture, don’t fall in the typical American stereotype that Europeans see us like., You will be learning how to work in the Czech business culture and interact with your colleagues who all aren’t American.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/07/27/interning-a-different-country-what-to-expect!CEA 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-youLiving Like a Local: 5 Tips for Arriving in Barcelona
However, 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-barcelonaFirst Few Days as a Madrileña
Preparing 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-madrileñaQ&A with CEA Alumna Makenna Sewell
It immediately forced me out of my comfort zone, and I was shocked by the amount of Spanish I learned in the first week., As a future health administrator, it was eye-opening to see how people live in another culture and ways I might be able to help different populations in the future., I can’t imagine if I had let those forums get the best of me and had missed out on the views and the culture of these places.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/08/06/q-a-with-cea-alumni-makenna-sewellInterview With the CEA Buenos Aires Staff
There 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-staff9 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-alicante10 Benefits of Studying Abroad: An Alumna's Perspective
Experience a new culture: Studying abroad is one of the best ways I can think of to immerse yourself in a new culture, whether it be living with a local family, trying local cuisine or celebrating national holidays., Studying abroad gave me a love for for a new unique culture, while deepening my appreciation for my own. 2., Culture shock is real.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/09/29/10-benefits-of-studying-abroad-an-alumna's-perspectiveCEA Paris Alumni Spotlight: Amy Johnson
Being in this role has definitely challenged my flexibility, mainly because at any given time, I am a resource to students, a travel guide, a photographer, a translator, or simply just someone to talk to when a student is experiencing culture shock., I originally chose Paris because I thought I wanted to go the fashion industry, but after taking the French Culture and Civilization course, as well as the Oenology course, I discovered a strong passion for French culture, specifically the anthropology of gastronomy and oenology (I swear it’s actually a thing)., Explore your neighborhood, go to a different museum every weekend, make international friends, absorb as much of the culture as you possibly can—this experience won’t last forever. 7.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/01/25/cea-paris-alumni-spotlight-amy-johnsonStudy Abroad Preparation Tips for a Successful Semester
When we travel to a new country, we prepare for culture shock, different weather, a potential new language (not in my case, as I studied in London).
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/01/27/study-abroad-preparation-tips-for-a-successful-semesterMUST-READ BLOGS
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