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can be described as a big change when you go to a different country or place other than your country or place of origin. The process of culture shock is developed in five different stages. Thefirst stage is called “Honeymoon” during which you are excited to know new people and a new experience you have not yet lived in your life. After this one you have passed through good moments and youstart to feel rejected by the other people who are around you; this stage is called “Rejection phase”. The third stage is when you go backwards, such as to speak your own language, eat home food,and things that remind your country. Then we can find “Recovery phase” where you feel more comfortable with the customs and the environment. Finally you may have a shock again when you go back toyour own country after living a long time in a different culture. This stage is called “Reverse culture shock.”
A cultural shock has symptoms that can appear at different times. These symptoms canbe showed in any moment of the shock. Some symptoms are sadness, loneliness, loss of identity, lack of confidence, etc. Furthermore there are strategies that can help you to overcome these entiresituations such as developing a hobby, learning to be constructive, maintaining contact with your group, etc. Another important aspect to be aware of is the factors that contribute to the durationand effects of the culture shock. Some of these are previous experiences, socio-economic conditions, familiarity with the language, family and social support, and level education.
One experiencethat I had with culture shock was in Canada last year. It was a big shock for me because it was my first time in another country. Therefore, aspects such as the language, food, and people’s behaviourimpacted me very strongly.
The first day in Canada, I felt really weird. I remember that I was really excited and curious of having that experience, but at the same time I was afraid and...