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Travel Is A Constant In My Life | Part 1
CEA: What helped you adjust to reverse culture shock and deal with re-entry?, Writing is what helped me make it through reverse culture shock and re-entry then, and it’s what continues to help me now.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/02/27/travel-is-a-constant-in-my-life-part-1A Victorious First Week Abroad
In search for my crocs, I transformed from a Midwest suburbanite used to a grid street system, to a Gringo experiencing culture shock navigating the disorganized Sevillan streets, to a Gringo enjoying every minute of getting lost in the labyrinthine city.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/02/23/a-victorious-first-week-abroadGetting Groovy in Grenoble
I believe I had a bit of Sweden still with me when I went out to explore Grenoble and was a little in shock of how urban Grenoble is!, Although there is a massive language barrier, adjusting to culture shock is difficult and takes time!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/09/12/getting-groovy-in-grenobleThe Excitement of Being an Ambassador
When I came back to the states, reverse culture shock hit very hard, the first week of jet lag didn’t help much either.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/06/15/the-excitement-of-being-an-ambassadorAvoiding 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-rivieraAdvice from a Tica Alumni
Culture shock is very real, don’t be scared.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/01/18/advice-from-a-tica-alumniFinding Comfort at La Prensa in Seville
All my years of Spanish couldn’t have prepared me for the confusing accent, the culture shock or the feeling of loneliness that comes with suddenly moving away from everyone you know for a few months.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/11/26/finding-comfort-at-la-prensa-in-sevilleHow the French Get Funky
When I began preparing to study in France for the semester, I had absolutely no idea of what to expect in terms of the local student culture., If I’m being honest, though, I wasn’t entirely shocked to discover that by and large, what’s popular in America seems to be equally as popular over here in France.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/01/17/how-the-french-get-funkyKeeping Relationships with your Sisters while Abroad
On top of battling homesickness and culture shock, I thought I would suffer a terrible case of FOMO (fear of missing out for all my readers who are lacking the hashtag lingo).
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/09/08/keeping-relationships-with-your-sisters-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-applyLiving Healthy While Studying Abroad
There are so many things that are thrown at you at once; new friends, culture shock, all of Europe at your fingertips and the egging influence of $50 flights.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/10/22/living-healthy-while-studying-abroadHow Studying Abroad Changed My Life
There are plenty of ups and downs throughout the experience; such as dealing with culture shock, homesickness, loneliness, or even being stressed out using google translate for everything in the grocery store.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/03/25/how-studying-abroad-changed-my-lifeAdvice on Heading Home from Across the Pond
I know it really helped me realize I was finally content with being home after I traveled with one of my closest friends, and he went through that reverse culture shock we’re all familiar with.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/03/27/advice-on-heading-home-from-across-the-pondMy Journey: Studying Abroad as a First-Generation College Student
As shocking as it may be, I wanted to go somewhere completely different., And studying abroad showed me that no matter your culture, ethnicity, race, or place of birth, everyone deserves respect and an opportunity to grow.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/11/06/my-journey-studying-abroad-as-a-first-generation-college-studentCEA Paris Alumni On-Site Ambassador: Meet Amy
Being in this position means skillfully multitasking through various situations that arise; at any given time I am a student resource, a blogger, a photographer, a representative of CEA, a travel guide, a translator and a comfort to students experiencing intense culture shock.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/10/18/cea-paris-alumni-on-site-ambassador-meet-amyWhat It's Like Taking an Italian Cooking Class for the First Time
This week I was able to experience more of the Italian food culture as I finally signed up for a cooking class here!, Many of us were shocked to find out that fresh pasta can be made with two simple ingredients, flour, and eggs.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/04/06/what-its-like-taking-an-italian-cooking-class-for-the-first-timeFrom China to California to Australia: Virtually Interning as a Multicultural Student
Born and raised in China for the past 18 years, I grew up and received an education with a deep concentration focusing on the Chinese culture and values., As I moved to the U.S. to attend university for the first time, I was culturally shocked by a different system of values and philosophies lived and treasured by Americans.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/07/19/from-china-to-california-to-australia-virtually-interning-as-a-multicultural-studentLeaving your Heart (or Appendix) in Madrid
I walked in and immediately felt culture shock because I could only speak a little Spanish.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/12/09/leaving-your-heart-(or-appendix)-in-madridLearning to Live Porteño: 10 Ways that Buenos Aires is Different from the US
One of the biggest shocks for American students, one that is actually quite common in other parts of the world, other than that whole metric system thing, is the virtual absence of free water or free refills in restaurants., It just goes to show how crazily unique all the different corners of the world can be, and how simply branching out gives you a whole new perspective on your own culture once you’re living in another.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/10/01/learning-to-live-porteño-10-ways-that-buenos-aires-is-different-from-the-usMUST-READ BLOGS
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