Reflect on a time in your life when you have experienced a culture shock. It might be moving schools, joining a new club or even moving to another country. Consider the following:
How did you feel before it?
How did you feel during it?
How do you feel now?
Now consider the benefits of culture shock:
1. Culture shock breaks you out of your routine
2. Culture shock builds self-confidence
3. Culture shock leads to friends from different background
4. Culture shock keeps you interesting
Can you relate to any of these as a result of your own experience? If so, how?
What advice would you give to yourself about managing culture shock when you next experience it? If working in groups, share your experiences.
