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Achieving Intercultural Competence: How to Survive and Thrive with Culture Shock (November 2012)

Lib 011, Library Building
November 13, 2012
16:00 - 17:00
Free

Presentation by Erika Alhashmi

Entering into any new environment always has its stressful challenges, but moving to a foreign country can present psychological challenges that can be extremely painful if not understood and handled properly. The shock of experiencing a new culture is characterized by an emotional disorientation that is a result from the continued unexpected situations from the new culture. This is a completely normal process and is experienced by everyone regardless of the number of countries that they have visited.

The hour-long seminar will present the following topics:

  • What is culture shock? 
  • Why does it happen? 
  • What does it look like? 
  • Models/theories on its stages or characteristics
  • Tips for surviving and thriving 
  • When to worry and what to do about 

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