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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 [email protected]
• 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
A
Common 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 CARROLL
Alice’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 [email protected]