1. Cross-Cultural Presentation
Fall 2019

2. Agenda What is culture? Other Cultures Optical Illusions
Cultural Dialogue Activity
Cultural Transition
Debrief

3. Introduction Draw a Tree By yourself Any kind
First thing that comes to mind
1 minute

5. Tree = Culture?
Look at your tree. Share with a neighbor the details of your picture.
Do all of the trees look different?
Did you include roots?
If you did not, how come? Was it because you usually don't see the roots?

8. American Culture

9. American Culture Visible Invisible Religion Food Values Clothes
Language
Rituals
Symbols
Invisible
Religion
Values
Work Ethic
Relationships

10. Other Cultures
In groups of 3, share something you about American culture that is different from yours.

11. Optical Illusions

12. Optical Illusions

13. How is this culture? Brain develop “highways” or “roads” Culture is:
Behavior
Problem Solving
Socializing
Relationships
New cultures can play tricks on our minds

14. Cultural Transition

15. Excitement

16. Withdrawal

17. Adjustment

18. Adaption

19. Cultural Adjustment Process
Individual timeline
Seek support from Family & Friends
Talk to an Advisor or Counselor
Challenge yourself
It’s okay!!

20. Cross-Cultural Presentation Wrap-Up
Culture is complicated
Understand & Learn from each other
Communication is the key to success
Seek Help & Guidance
Ask questions!!

21. Questions or Concerns?