#culture-shock

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Mental health
fromWander With Jo
2 days 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 week 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
2 weeks 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
1 month 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
2 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
5 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
5 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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