Office of International Cooperation

“Second Orientation: Success in Your New Setting.”

By:

Dira Berman, Ph.D.Coordinator of International Education &

International Student CounselorOffice of International Cooperation

National Chengchi University diraberman@gmail.com

• Coping with your new Situation

• Emotions and Success

• The Art & Science of Transition

• Keys to Success

This Presentation

• I find my book in the library Happy

• I don’t like the food Frustration

• I like this teacher Content

• My roommate snores Angry

Welcome to NCCU…..

Difference Brings Emotion

PERCEPTIONThoughts-Emotions

Beliefs-ValuesPhysical Reaction

EXTERNALENVIRONMENT

Neighborhood-WeatherBoss/Work-Home

Family-Friends

BEHAVIORSPersonal Actions

SELF IMAGE

PRINCIPLES OF LIFE1) Changes2) Choices

COPING POORLY:

DIS-EASE

COPING WELL:

EASE

PRINCIPLES OF LIFE1) Changes2) Choices

• The size of your EXPECTATION is related to the size of your FRUSTRATION.

It should be this way…… It must be right…… I don’t want change…… I assumed…… Somebody told that……

ExpecTaTions

I READ THE OTHER DAY THAT THE TYPICAL SYMPTOMS OF STRESS ARE OVER-EATING, OVER-

SLEEPING, ANDSPENDING MANY HOURS ON

THE COMPUTER!!!WHO ARE THEY KIDDING???

THAT’S MY IDEA OF A PERFECT DAY!

YOUR TURN!

Wha

t we

do fo

r you

…

TRANSITION – A Bridge

ACommon experiences in transitions

1. An ending2. A period of confusion and distress3. A new beginning

B

Being in Transition

• “Where are you?” said the Caterpillar…… “I ---I hardly know, Sir, just at present,” Alice

replied rather shyly, “at least I know who I was when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then.”

LEWIS CARROLLAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland

• Honeymoon period.• I miss my comfort zone (friends, foods,

family…..)• Make a temporary family? • Be flexible.• Think how lucky you are to have this

opportunity!- Now, make it work.

Comparing-Acceptance

Your Experience

Start

• Focus on your goals.• Research shows that successful people ask for

help.• Understand frustration as you crossing a bridge. • Learn about your environment: language, culture,

customs, rules and regulations (on campus, on the dorms and in the city).

• Make friends, friends help. • Be in touch: 09-1083- 4400 (Dr. Berman)

Conclusion: Keys To Success

Office of International Cooperation

“Second Orientation: Success in Your New Setting.”

By:

Dira Berman, Ph.D.Coordinator of International Education &

International Student CounselorOffice of International Cooperation

National Chengchi University diraberman@gmail.com