What is Cultural Shock

Why to be prepared

How to deal successfully

Based on Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Denial

Resistance Exploration

Commitment

Denial

Based on Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

• Avoid the

topic of the

change

• Naive

enthusiasm

Resistance

Based on Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

• “Why me?”

• Show anger

• Complain

• Feel

overwhelmed,

depressed

Symptoms – Stage 2

Anxiety

Helplessness

Depression

Self doubt

Feelings of inadequacy

Homesickness

Boredom

Fatigue

Paranoia

Physical Ailments

Based on Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

• Are energetic

• Learn and

discover

possibilities

• People are

ready to plan

for the future

Exploration

Commitment

Based on Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

• Able to

leverage

opportunitie

s

• Feel

accountable

for the

results

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