Office of International Cooperation “Second Orientation: Success in Your New Setting.” By: Dira Berman, Ph.D. Coordinator of International Education & International Student Counselor Office of International Cooperation National Chengchi University

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

PERCEPTION Thoughts-Emotions Beliefs-Values Physical Reaction EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT Neighborhood-Weather Boss/Work-Home Family-Friends BEHAVIORS Personal Actions SELF IMAGE PRINCIPLES OF LIFE 1) Changes 2) Choices

COPING POORLY: DIS-EASE COPING WELL: EASE PRINCIPLES OF LIFE 1) Changes 2) 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, AND SPENDING MANY HOURS ON THE COMPUTER!!! WHO ARE THEY KIDDING??? THAT’S MY IDEA OF A PERFECT DAY!

YOUR TURN!

What we do for you…

TRANSITION – A Bridge A Common experiences in transitions 1. An ending 2. A period of confusion and distress 3. 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: (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 Counselor Office of International Cooperation National Chengchi University