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Culture shock is often described as feeling mixed-up or worried in an unfamiliar place that has customs different from your own. This happens a lot to students who go to study in another country.
In the US, students might find culture shock experienced in the classroom harder to deal with. This is not only because they feel nervous about their ability to communicate in English, but also because they need to become comfortable with a discussion-based class. And students’ grades on a big test are also not openly discussed, because they are personal information.
Many international students report feeling OK with the sometimes embarrassing mistakes at a restaurant or store. But they start to feel strong culture shock when they are often faced with some uncomfortable or unfamiliar situations. “Americans are very open about expressing their thoughts on everything,” said Chau, a student from Vietnam. “I had a hard time getting used to speaking up about how I feel and going straight to the point.”
“When I first came to America from China, it was hard for me to understand that Americans drink ice water all year round. I can’t understand why drinking ice water in winter doesn’t make them cold,” said Jessica, another student. “It’s hard for me to get used to the fact that many banks and offices are closed on weekends,” she added. “This is sometimes inconvenient for me, because I don’t have time to deal with things during the working days.”
Getting used to social customs is just one part of getting used to life in America. If international students plan to get an internship (实习) when studying in the US, there is also the possibility for culture shock at work. For example, having a different professional dress code (着装要求), communicating in English by email, etc.
No matter what the situation is, international students can try to use these tips to help them feel better and get over it. Stay positive, be social, know yourself and giv