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The Shock of Reverse Culture Shock

The Shock of Reverse Culture Shock

By Ava Apollo on September 21, 2011

This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. When she’s not writing for MSW, she’s blogging about adventure travel at bemytravelmuse.com.  I had full blown reverse culture shock when I moved home from Taipei.  I’m talking sleepless nights, forgetfulness as to how to operate a vehicle, the feeling that nobody cared I was back, the whole shebang.Yes, I [...]

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A Personal Account of Dealing With Culture Shock in Taiwan

By Carrie on February 2, 2007

When I moved to China four years ago, I barely suffered any culture shock at all. I was so excited to be there. I reveled in my life, which seemed as enigmatic as the wonderful country I was living in. While in China, I met a man and we fell in love. After several years [...]

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Dealing With Culture Shock

By Carrie on January 30, 2007

Teaching and living abroad can be the most incredible experience of your life or it can be the worst if you’re dealing with culture shock.,Adjusting to a new country and a new culture can be trying, especially when we aren’t willing to adapt or be accepting of a culture that is completely different to our own. Here are some tips for first time expats.

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