Culture shock occurs when a student is suddenly exposed to a culture very different from the culture in which the student was raised. Culture shock can cause the student to feel surprised, confused, ...

Three international Northwestern students from different countries discuss their experiences with culture shock. Topics covered include their adjustment to academics in America, understanding of ...

When Americans pack their bags and venture beyond familiar borders, they often discover just how different life can be elsewhere. The comfort of predictable social norms, familiar customs, and shared ...

Bulk shopping, endless drive-thrus, and red solo cups are all part of the all-American lifestyle. But hey, in other parts of the world, none of those exist. Because a thing that’s totally normal ...

Reverse culture shock occurs when you return home after immersing yourself in a different culture. Symptoms can range from boredom to isolation. Adjusting back to your routine at home can be extremely ...

When Samuel L. Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, visited Florence in 1867, he dutifully visited the city’s museums, churches, and tombs. But as he stood by the Arno, he began to feel annoyed with ...