Culture shock

Culture shock

is

“ the personal disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life “

“ also a simple

travel to another type of life “

One of the most common

causes of culture shock

involves individuals in

a foreign environment

Educational differences

“ The chance to live and study in a new

culture is a privilege which is

not given to everyone ,,

Social differences

As well as educational differences, ESL

students coming to FIS experience many social differences that

may cause stress

Negotiation phase

differences between the old and new culture become apparent and may create anxiety

The effects of school shock

The effects of school shock

Among the more common physical

reactions are tiredness, sleeplessness or

oversleeping, headaches and stomach aches and susceptibility to illness.

The emotional effects can include anxiety, irritability, aggressiveness or

depression.

“ HOW TO HELP

STUDENTS OVERCOME SCHOOL

SHOCK ,,

some way of switching off from the pressures of academic work

CULTURE OF THE SCHOOL AND IS CONTINUING TO

EXHIBIT PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL OR

BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS AT HOME

The chance to live and study in a

new culture is a privilege which is not

given to everyone

"The chance to live and study in a new culture is

a privilege which is not given to

everyone. Although your child

maybe suffering a little now, she is almost certain to look back on her time

at FIS asn one of the most important and enriching experiences of her life."

RE F E R E N C E S

Macionis, John, and Linda Gerber. "Chapter 3 - Culture." Sociology. 7th edition ed. Toronto, ON: Pearson Canada Inc., 2010. 54

• http://esl.fis.edu/parents/advice/shock.htm

Huff, Jennifer L. "Parental attachment, reverse culture shock, perceived social support, and college adjustment of missionary children." Journal of Psychology & Theology 29.3 (2001): 246-264.29 Sept 2009

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_shock

CESA. “dealing with culture shock.” Management Entity: Office of International Research, Education, and Development. Web. 29 Sept. 2009.

• http://www.oired.vt.edu/cesa/currentstudents/cs_culturalshock.htm

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