2. Ignite emotions and creativity
Have fun and experiment
Share experiences
Assess your readiness
Prepare
3. What do you want to learn from
this session today?
How much or what type of
international experience do you
have?
What specific questions would
you like to explore?
7. Making the effort to change
and adapt our behavior
creates different feelings
ranging from excitement
and creativity to frustration
and exhaustion
8. What can you do to adapt and
adjust when you are abroad? Is
being yourself a successful
strategy?
How do you think you’ll manage
the cultural differences and
adjusting your behavior?
11. Daily dilemmas
Stress of the unfamiliar
Difficulty letting go of old ways
Old behaviors do not produce
same results
Excitement and anxiety
Stereotyped or Judged
New relationships
12. common
real
minimize the effects
recognize its signs
tension, stress, anxiety and illness
15. Open-minded and curiosity
Sense of humor
Communication
Flexibility and adaptability
Positive and realistic expectations
Tolerance for difference and ambiguity
Positive attitude
Self awareness and confidence
Cultural knowledge
16. What experiences do you
want to have while you are
abroad?
What can you do to
increase the chances of
them happening?
17. Stay connected, create a photo
album, post updates, get support, ask
for tips and advice
Let friends and family follow you:
monuments, museums, restaurants,
and events
Video journal, capture special
moments, share lessons and cultural
tips
Blog: share stories, report current
events, photo journal
18. What do you know now that you wish
you new before you went abroad?
What was your biggest cultural
mishap?
Did you experience culture shock?
How did you know? And what did you
do?
Share any important culture specific
behaviors that will help students “fit in”
and adapt?