Task 3: What is culture shock?
Watch the two videos below. Whose story is the most interesting? And why? While watching them, make notes in your notebook. Using your notes, summarise his/her/their story in 100 words and explain why you think that is the most interesting.
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The following videos introduce the various stages of culture shock.
Experiencing culture shock usually involves going through four different stages. Although every individual’s experience of these stages is different, and the order and impact of each stage can differ greatly, they provide guidelines for how we can adapt and cope with new cultures.
Video 1: Studying Abroad: Culture Shock [4:00 mins]
Video 2: Experiencing Culture Shock while Studying Abroad in Rome, Italy [1:04 mins]
Reflect and Record
Have you ever been in a situation so different from what you were used to that it surprised you? What was your biggest culture shock? How did you feel? Share your story in a short audio recording (1 or 2 minutes long). You can provide both overseas and/or local experiences.
