#culture-shock tag

Americans Are Sharing The Culture Shocks They Had While Visiting Another State, And Oh My God

The first time I went to Washington, D.C., I was in town for a meeting with others who worked for state Attorney Generals. We were there for a week and went to visit the usual tourist places, and I was with a friend who lived there. I had to ask if anyone around D.C. drove a pickup truck, because everywhere we went, I only saw vans and other vehicles. I'm from South Texas, and pickup trucks are everywhere, so it was just so surreal to not see one on every street or corner!

Travel

Mental health

fromWander With Jo

3 weeks ago

The Dark Side of Expat Life: The Mental Health Crisis No One Talks About

Expat life often increases anxiety, depression, burnout, and isolation due to culture shock, language barriers, visa uncertainty, and financial stress.

Parenting

fromBusiness Insider

1 month ago

My daughter is studying abroad in Italy this semester. I didn't expect to be this panicked about the distance.

A parent experiences intense anxiety while their daughter studies abroad in Rome because of distance, time difference, language barrier, and safety fears.

Miscellaneous

fromThe Walrus

1 month ago

The Agony and the Ecstasy of Christian Pop | The Walrus

A seven-year-old returns to Canada and adjusts to a Christian private school housed in a large, unfamiliar church, experiencing culture shock and stark contrasts.

Los Angeles

fromBusiness Insider

2 months ago

I moved from Chicago to Los Angeles for a fresh start but the culture shock made me feel out of place

Los Angeles provided clarity but not the community and connection expected.

Television

fromVulture

3 months ago

The Hunting Wives Pulls Off a Beautiful Double-Twist Maneuver

The Hunting Wives finale features multiple twists and sets up potential for a dramatic second season.

NYC parents

fromBuzzFeed

6 months ago

"I Had To Explain What A 'Rerun' Means": Teachers Are Sharing The Moment A Student Made Them Feel Old

Teachers' experiences reveal the moments when generational gaps with students make them feel older than they are.

London food

fromNew York Post

6 months ago

Travelers reveal their most bizarre culture shocks when visiting other countries: 'Never get used to it'

Travelers often experience culture shock when encountering different social customs, tipping practices, and food quality in foreign countries.

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